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View article: Assessment of current and future heat in a large hospital complex based on continuous indoor measurements and climate simulations
Assessment of current and future heat in a large hospital complex based on continuous indoor measurements and climate simulations Open
People with acute illnesses and pre-existing conditions are particularly vulnerable to heat, making hospitals an area of high concern during heatwaves. Further, extreme heat impacts critical medical infrastructure due to increased patient …
View article: Mortality Burden Attributed to the Synergy Between Human Bio-Climate and Air Quality Extremes in a Climate Change Hotspot
Mortality Burden Attributed to the Synergy Between Human Bio-Climate and Air Quality Extremes in a Climate Change Hotspot Open
The Eastern Mediterranean is a rapidly warming climate-change hotspot where heat and air pollution increasingly interact to affect human health. This study quantifies the mortality burden attributed to the synergistic effects of thermal st…
View article: Comparative Analysis of the Variability of Daily Minimum, Maximum and Mean Air Temperature in Baku and Tbilisi in 2005-2024
Comparative Analysis of the Variability of Daily Minimum, Maximum and Mean Air Temperature in Baku and Tbilisi in 2005-2024 Open
Detailed statistical analysis of daily minimum (Tmin), maximum (Tmax), Daily Temperature Range and average (Tmean) air temperatures in Baku and Tbilisi in 2005-2024 and their variability in 2020-2024 compared to 2005-2009 against the backg…
View article: Tourism-related short-term migration for heat adaptation: Impacts of socio-economic-institutional, climatic, socio-interactive, emotional, and perceptive-behavioral-psychological factors and implications for responsible tourism development
Tourism-related short-term migration for heat adaptation: Impacts of socio-economic-institutional, climatic, socio-interactive, emotional, and perceptive-behavioral-psychological factors and implications for responsible tourism development Open
View article: Assessing the effectiveness of the heat health warning system in preventing mortality in 15 German cities: A difference-in-differences approach
Assessing the effectiveness of the heat health warning system in preventing mortality in 15 German cities: A difference-in-differences approach Open
According to our results, the effectiveness of heat alerts varied considerably across the cities, suggesting the importance of considering city-specific factors, such as population size, population density, and the presence of blue and gre…
View article: Thermal Comfort and Tourism in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina): A Human Bioclimatic Information Sheet for Visitors and Planners
Thermal Comfort and Tourism in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina): A Human Bioclimatic Information Sheet for Visitors and Planners Open
In the context of growing climate change and more frequent heat extremes, tourism in Mediterranean cities like Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) is becoming increasingly vulnerable. This study aimed to provide a detailed analysis of the huma…
View article: Toward the Next-Generation of Heat-Health Warning Systems and Action Plans
Toward the Next-Generation of Heat-Health Warning Systems and Action Plans Open
As climate warming accelerates, heat emerges as a major planetary threat [...]
View article: Climate-driven transformations: A framework for the sustainable urban landscape system to enhance heat resilience
Climate-driven transformations: A framework for the sustainable urban landscape system to enhance heat resilience Open
View article: Exploring contribution of climate and population scenarios for southwest Germany on heat exposure of the elderly population
Exploring contribution of climate and population scenarios for southwest Germany on heat exposure of the elderly population Open
View article: Heat Impact Assessment and Heat Prevention Suggestions for Thermal Comfort at Large-Area and Long-Duration Outdoor Sport Events in Taiwan
Heat Impact Assessment and Heat Prevention Suggestions for Thermal Comfort at Large-Area and Long-Duration Outdoor Sport Events in Taiwan Open
This study aims to (1) analyze thermal comfort at outdoor sport events held outside of fixed venues or locations; (2) establish a method for evaluating environmental thermal comfort for large-scale, long-term outdoor activities; and (3) pr…
View article: Assessment of Dynamic Thermal Sensation during thermal walk in a Mediterranean City
Assessment of Dynamic Thermal Sensation during thermal walk in a Mediterranean City Open
Over the past decade, human bio-meteorological research has increasingly examined the link between walkability and thermal comfort in urban environments. Traditional studies have focused on street-level thermal conditions, but recent resea…
View article: Climate and Sustainable Tourism in João Pessoa: A Comparative Study with Salvador and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Climate and Sustainable Tourism in João Pessoa: A Comparative Study with Salvador and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Open
This study aims to analyze how the climatic conditions in the city of João Pessoa, Brazil, influence sustainable tourism, with a specific focus on Climate–Tourism/Transfer–Information–Scheme (CTIS), Physiologically Equivalent Temperature (…
View article: Impact of Climate Change on the Tourism Potential of Northeastern Brazil: Trend Analysis and Future Perspectives
Impact of Climate Change on the Tourism Potential of Northeastern Brazil: Trend Analysis and Future Perspectives Open
This study aims to assess the impacts of climate change on the tourism potential of Northeastern Brazil by analyzing historical trends and future climate projections, identifying climate risks, and proposing spatially targeted adaptation s…
View article: Association between climate indicators and hay fever incidence in children and adolescents in Freiburg, Germany
Association between climate indicators and hay fever incidence in children and adolescents in Freiburg, Germany Open
Background Allergic conditions including hay fever are a sentinel measure of environmental impact on human health in early life. In this study we investigated the association between climate indicators and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) inc…
View article: Evaluating Outdoor Human Thermal Comfort Through Climate-Resilient Adaptation: A Case Study at School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT) Campus
Evaluating Outdoor Human Thermal Comfort Through Climate-Resilient Adaptation: A Case Study at School of Science and Technology (NOVA FCT) Campus Open
Urbanization and climate change present increasing challenges to outdoor human thermal comfort, particularly in university campuses where academic, social, and recreational activities converge. This study assesses microclimatic risk factor…
View article: Green and blue spaces as interactive solutions for tropical climate changes adaptation: case of Metropolitan São Paulo, Brazil
Green and blue spaces as interactive solutions for tropical climate changes adaptation: case of Metropolitan São Paulo, Brazil Open
Changes in urban land, such as increased building density, reduced green cover, and increased use of materials in façades and pavements, promote the emergence of heat islands and extreme weather events such as floods and landslides. The co…
View article: Variation in Thermal Sensation and perception during thermal walk in a Mediterranean City
Variation in Thermal Sensation and perception during thermal walk in a Mediterranean City Open
Over the past decade, human bio-meteorological research has increasingly examined the link between walkability and thermal comfort in urban environments. Traditional studies have focused on street-level thermal conditions, but recent resea…
View article: Evaluation and Validation of Urban Ventilation Potential for Heat Mitigation
Evaluation and Validation of Urban Ventilation Potential for Heat Mitigation Open
Improving urban heat environments through enhanced ventilation has become a critical strategy for mitigating heat stress in the context of climate change. Taiwan’s high-density urban development and tightly packed buildings create signific…
View article: Heat Health Warnings and Heat Health Action Plans
Heat Health Warnings and Heat Health Action Plans Open
During intense heat episodes, the human population suffers from an increased morbidity and mortality. In order to minimize such negative health impacts, the general public and the public health authorities are informed and warned by means …
View article: Long-term vertical thermal bioclimate based on measurements on Taipei 101 Tower
Long-term vertical thermal bioclimate based on measurements on Taipei 101 Tower Open
The rapid growth of urban populations and the scarcity of living space have necessitated the construction of high-rise buildings in most cities. However, the impact of these structures on vertical thermal environments remains inadequately …
View article: The diverging predictions of extreme heat risk indicators
The diverging predictions of extreme heat risk indicators Open
About two hundred thermal indicators exist and yield divergent assessments of heat stress impacts and mitigation. Thus, examining how these indicators respond to various meteorological variables and exploring the implications for their pra…
View article: Urban Heat Island Intensity and adapted policy in Taiwan
Urban Heat Island Intensity and adapted policy in Taiwan Open
The urban heat island (UHI) effect, exacerbated by climate change, poses a growing challenge to urban living conditions in Taiwan. With its unique topography featuring steep elevation changes—from sea level to 3950 meters within just 140 k…
View article: RayMan and Thermal Bioclimate – History, Development and Applications
RayMan and Thermal Bioclimate – History, Development and Applications Open
The RayMan model (www.urbanclimate.net/rayman) was created to evaluate short wave (SW) and long wave (LW) radiation fluxes which carry significant impacts upon the humans. The model provides a means to evaluate building structures of diver…
View article: Mortality burden attributed to the synergy between human-bioclimate and air quality extremes
Mortality burden attributed to the synergy between human-bioclimate and air quality extremes Open
This study investigates the synergistic effects of air pollution (PM10, NO₂, O₃) and thermal conditions, based on modified Physiologically Equivalent Temperature (mPET), on human mortality in Thessaloniki, Greece, stratified by age (adults…
View article: Human-Biometeorological Assessment of Indoor Heat in Freiburg’s University Hospital in Summer 2023
Human-Biometeorological Assessment of Indoor Heat in Freiburg’s University Hospital in Summer 2023 Open
Climate change is causing an increase in heat exposure, resulting in heat stress with negative effects on health and work capacity. As people spend most of their time in buildings, indoor thermal conditions are of special relevance. Elderl…
View article: Refining climate zoning in North Africa: A 30-Year analysis of heating and cooling degree days for energy planning and adaptation
Refining climate zoning in North Africa: A 30-Year analysis of heating and cooling degree days for energy planning and adaptation Open
View article: Assessing thermo-physiological effects of different tree species within the inner regions of the urban canyon; confronting in-situ extreme heat stress in Istanbul during the El-Niño summer of 2023
Assessing thermo-physiological effects of different tree species within the inner regions of the urban canyon; confronting in-situ extreme heat stress in Istanbul during the El-Niño summer of 2023 Open
View article: Early summer warming amplification threats towards sustainable development goals (SDGs) in India
Early summer warming amplification threats towards sustainable development goals (SDGs) in India Open
View article: Quantifying the Effects of Climate Change on the Urban Heat Island Intensity in Luxembourg—Sustainable Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies Through Urban Design
Quantifying the Effects of Climate Change on the Urban Heat Island Intensity in Luxembourg—Sustainable Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies Through Urban Design Open
Rapid urbanization and climate change intensify the urban heat island effect. This study quantifies the UHI impact in Luxembourg’s Pro-Sud region and explores sustainable mitigation strategies. In situ and mobile measurements, EURO-CORDEX …
View article: The impact of biotropic weather on the incidence and severity of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a single-center observational explorative study
The impact of biotropic weather on the incidence and severity of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a single-center observational explorative study Open