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Climate change is happening and is due to human activities; along with warming, many other changes are occurring such as melting polar ice, rising sea levels and more frequent floods, droughts and heatwaves.
Providing evidence which considers the most vulnerable to climate change will help both adaptation and development efforts
Higher daily peak temperatures and longer more intense heat waves are now more frequent due to climate change
Extreme heat presents a number of risks to health. This guidance helps professionals and the public address those risks.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its first Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report.
This information aims to assist professionals in protecting vulnerable people from the health impacts of severe heat in England.
Information on how to stay safe in hot weather, including how to keep your home cool.
Older adults and those with health conditions are at risk of mortality during heatwaves. The research explores the experience of those who care for them.
Government incentives for CHP schemes
How to prepare and what to do if you’re affected by extreme weather and natural hazards while travelling or living abroad.
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