Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
An executive summary of the National Integrated Heat Health Information System workshop in July, 2016 outlines outcomes and recommendations for different aspects of heat health resilience in the El Paso-Juárez-Las Cruces Region.
Report: First Regional NIHHIS Rio Grande/Rio Bravo Workshop in El Paso, TX Read More »
On June 21-23, 2016, the North American Climate Services Partnership (NACSP) joined with the biennial North American Drought Monitor (NADM) Forum and annual North American Fire Forecasting Workshop to convene a joint workshop in Fort Worth, Texas, on drought, wildfire and climate services across North America. Click here for a summary report of the meeting.
2016 North American Drought, Wildfire and Climate Services Forum: Meeting Report Read More »
The National Integrated Drought Information System and its partners are presenting a Midwest drought information workshop to continue building a drought networking community in the region. The workshop will take place on December 5 and 6, 2016.
NIDIS Midwest Drought Early Warning System Regional Workshop: Illinois and Indiana Read More »
The National Integrated Drought Information System and its partners are presenting a Midwest drought information workshop to continue building a drought networking community in the region. The workshop will take place on December 7 and 8, 2016.
NIDIS Midwest Drought Early Warning System Regional Workshop: Ohio and Kentucky Read More »
Heat waves bring some level of discomfort to nearly everyone. When excessive heat catches vulnerable populations off guard, though, discomfort can advance to illness and even death. Learn about strategies that help protect people in both rural and urban settings.
At a high-end scenario for greenhouse gas emissions, a team of researchers write in the influential medical journal The Lancet, fewer and fewer major cities will be able to host a Summer Olympics as the end of the century nears. The reason? Too much risk of seeing weather conditions get so hot and humid that they would pose a major heat illness danger to athletes.
By 2085, most cities could be too hot for the Summer Olympics Read More »
Everyone from health officials to utilities companies are offering advice on how to weather the heat wave the end of this week.
How to weather this week’s heat wave Read More »
As we hit high-heat season in the Northern Hemisphere, it is useful to clarify tactics that can be used to help maintain healthy body temperatures. These tips are not commonly known and can be adopted by anyone, anywhere.
The best strategies to keep bodies cool in a heatwave, according to researchers Read More »