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Extreme Cold Events and Pediatric Asthma Outpatient Visits: The Modifying Role of Ambient Carbon Monoxide and Sulfur Dioxide. [PDF]

J Asthma Allergy
Gong X, Wei L, Xu Y, Xu C, Zhang Y, Sun F, Tian M, Wang L, Wang H, Ge M, Liu F, Xiong L, Pan W.   +12 more
europepmc   +1 more source

How cold is too cold? A theoretical analysis of the optimal trigger for index insurance for frost damage to crops

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Crop insurance is undoubtedly an extremely valuable element in protecting agricultural businesses, but in many cases standard indemnity‐based products have had very low uptake due to high transaction costs elevating premiums to unaffordable levels.
Amogh Prakasha Kumar, Laura Meriluoto, Richard Watt   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mental health outcomes relating to climate-sensitive extreme weather events: A scoping review of measures of mental health impact. [PDF]

J Clim Chang Health
Thomson D, Sebastianski M, O'Hearn K, Nuspl M, Bobier S, Abdul SA, Pearce M, Ingole V, Glickman M, Webster RJ.   +9 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Climate change and perennial crop production: Evidence of yield impact and adaptation in California

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Perennial crops are economically important. They contribute to food security, providing essential nutrients that are often lacking in annual crops, and provide additional environmental benefits compared with annual crops. Despite their importance, empirical research on the impacts of climate change and adaptation on perennial crops remains ...
Yuanyuan Wen, Wei Zhang, Julian M. Alston   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The association between extreme weather events and depression risk in postmenopausal women: cross-sectional and longitudinal evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). [PDF]

Menopause
Ren J, Li Q, Gao Q, Guo L, Niu D, Wang S, Chang Z, Feng X.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The role of venture‐financed startups in innovation for US agriculture

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract To evaluate the role played by startup companies in the innovation ecosystem of US agriculture, we compile a unique dataset of 6024 new entrants founded 1987–2019 that details their financing lifecycles, annual economic performance, and patenting activities.
Gregory D. Graff, Charles A. W. de Grazia, Nicholas E. Rada   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Extreme weather-related knowledge level and educational needs among medical students: a multi-city cross-sectional study in eastern China. [PDF]

Front Public Health
Cheng J, Li Y, Cheng W, Zou X, Fan Y, Song J, Fan Y.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Crop insurance and irrigation behavior: The conditional role of pumping costs

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Excessive water use for irrigation can accelerate the depletion of water resources, undermining agriculture's resilience to weather‐related shocks. Understanding how farmers make water use decisions is essential for developing effective water management policies.
Sungmin Cheu, Molly Sears
wiley   +1 more source

Household mobility responses to weather extremes in Kyrgyzstan. [PDF]

Nat Commun
Kimsanova B, Herzfeld T, Umirbekov A, Hermans K, Müller D, Djanibekov N.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Improving access to new technologies: An experiment with Kenyan input sellers

American Journal of Agricultural Economics, EarlyView.
Abstract Agrodealers play a critical role in rural economies, selling essential inputs for agricultural production, stocking new products, and providing farmers with technical advice. However, uncertainty can discourage them from stocking newer, less familiar products, limiting the availability of innovative technologies and leading to market failures ...
Sarah W. Kariuki, Francisca N. Muteti, Annemie Maertens, Michael Ndegwa, Hope Michelson, Mercy Mbugua, Jason Donovan   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source