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Environmental Temperature and Thermal Indices: What Is the Most Effective Predictor of Heat-Related Mortality in Different Geographical Contexts?

The Scientific World Journal, 2014
The aim of this study is to identify the most effective thermal predictor of heat-related very-elderly mortality in two cities located in different geographical contexts of central Italy. We tested the hypothesis that use of the state-of-the-art rational
Marco Morabito, Alfonso Crisci, Alessandro Messeri, Valerio Capecchi, Pietro Amedeo Modesti, Gian Franco Gensini, Simone Orlandini   +6 more
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Current Interventions Are Inadequate to Maintain Cities' Resilience During Concurrent Drought and Excessive Heat

Earth's Future, Volume 13, Issue 4, April 2025.
Abstract Climate change is expected to intensify the global water cycle, affecting land‐atmosphere feedbacks and surface water availability. This leads to prolonged droughts and excessive heat events, increasing vulnerability of cities to water scarcity and extreme heat.
Yannick Back, Alrun Jasper‐Tönnies, Peter M. Bach, Prashant Kumar, Mattheos Santamouris, Wolfgang Rauch, Manfred Kleidorfer   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

GloUTCI-M: a global monthly 1 km Universal Thermal Climate Index dataset from 2000 to 2022 [PDF]

Earth System Science Data
Climate change has precipitated recurrent extreme events and emerged as an imposing global challenge, exerting profound and far-reaching impacts on both the environment and human existence.
Z. Yang, J. Peng, Y. Liu, S. Jiang, X. Cheng, X. Liu, J. Dong, T. Hua, X. Yu   +8 more
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Optimising the urban environment through holistic Microclimate Modelling – The case of Beirut's pericenter [PDF]

, 2016
Various studies have suggested that urbanisation may significantly alter microclimate conditions. To address this, expanding urban vegetation cover can be used to aid the dissipation of excess heat through enhancing evapotranspiration. This study aims to
El- Bastawissi, I, Mohsen, H, Raslan, RM
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Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Roofs and Pavements. A Case Study at Sapienza University Campus [PDF]

, 2018
The progressively emerging concept of urban resilience to climate change highlights the importance of mitigation and adaptation measures, and the need to integrate urban climatology in the design process, in order to better understand the multiple ...
Battisti, Alessandra, Laureti, Flavia, Volpicelli, Giulia, Zinzi, Michele   +3 more
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Comparing Integrated Heat Stress Indicators With Raw Meteorological Variables in Predicting Heat Stroke‐Related Ambulance Transportations in Japan

GeoHealth, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2025.
Abstract The increasing threat of heat stress poses significant risks to human health globally. To quantify heat exposure more effectively, integrated heat stress indicators (HSIs) have been developed to simplify the classification of heat stress severity and assist in public heat warnings. However, their ability to accurately predict daily heat stroke
Qiang Guo, Vera Ling Hui Phung, Chris Fook Sheng Ng, Kazutaka Oka, Yasushi Honda, Masahiro Hashizume   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bioclimatic Conditions of Paris, Rome and Budapest on the Basis of the Universal Thermal Climate Index

Miscellanea Geographica: Regional Studies on Development, 2010
The aim of this study was to examine the main features of the bioclimatic conditions of three European cities using a new Universal Thermal Climate Index.
Idzikowska Danuta
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A Linear Sensitivity Framework to Understand the Drivers of the Wet‐Bulb Globe Temperature Changes

Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 5, 16 March 2025.
Abstract Better understanding of the physical drivers of sufficiently realistic representation of human heat stress is crucial for improving prediction and enhancing preparedness. Wet‐bulb globe temperature (WBGT) is a standard metric for workplace heat stress; however, its calculation involves complex parameterizations of radiative and convective ...
Qinqin Kong, Matthew Huber
wiley   +1 more source

Seasonal variation in outdoor thermal comfort and its influence on pedestrian behavior in a severely cold city in Northeast China

Environmental Research Communications
Understanding seasonal variations in outdoor thermal comfort and their behavioral implications is essential for climate-responsive urban design, particularly in severely cold regions, where extreme weather conditions strongly influence pedestrian ...
Siqi Liu, Hong Jin
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Spatial Usage Rate Model and Foot Vote Method for Thermal Comfort and Crowd Behaviour Analysis in Severe Cold Climate City Design

Buildings
Understanding the thermal environment of outdoor public spaces is critical for climate-responsive architectural design, evidence-based urban science, and data-driven smart city planning.
Siqi Liu, Hong Jin
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