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As extreme weather events become more frequent, buildings will need to be designed for greater durability, a new study by Drexel University has suggested.
  • Environment
  • Research

When it comes to green building, ‘durable’ is the new ‘sustainable’

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago5 mins

As extreme weather events become more frequent, buildings will need to be designed for greater durability, a new study by…

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The area of Europe affected by wildfires could almost triple by the end of the century, as climate change brings hotter, drier and windier conditions, according to a study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research.
  • Global Warming
  • Research

Area of Europe affected by wildfires could triple by end of the century

3 weeks ago3 weeks ago4 mins

The area of Europe affected by wildfires could almost triple by the end of the century, as climate change brings…

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Blaming El Niño for the increasing intensity of extreme weather events worldwide is only telling part of the story, according to leading climate scientists and policy experts, who spoke at a briefing organised by 350.org.
  • Global Warming
  • News

Don’t blame El Niño for extreme weather, when the issues run far deeper, say experts

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

Blaming El Niño for the increasing intensity of extreme weather events worldwide is only telling part of the story, according…

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Risks to the global economy from extreme weather are likely to 'escalate sharply' in the coming years, and could result in close to $1 trillion in economic losses, a new report by CDP has suggested.
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Extreme weather risks could lead to nearly $1 trillion in global economic losses, says CDP

4 months ago4 months ago3 mins

Risks to the global economy from extreme weather are likely to ‘escalate sharply’ in the coming years, and could result…

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YOUROPE, the European festival association, has teamed up with YES Group to launch the Weather Preparedness & Resilience Toolbox, helping organisers of outdoor events better prepare for extreme weather events.
  • Climate Change
  • News

YOUROPE launches tool to help outdoor events better prepare for extreme weather

7 months ago7 months ago3 mins

YOUROPE, the European festival association, has launched the Weather Preparedness & Resilience Toolbox, helping organisers of outdoor events better prepare…

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