The frequency of extreme heat events, such as the summer of 2003 in Europe, and their
corresponding consequences for human beings are expected to increase under a warmer …

Objectives To provide perspectives from the HEAT-SHIELD project (www. heat-shield. eu): a
multi-national, inter-sectoral, and cross-disciplinary initiative, incorporating twenty European …

Our current 1.1° C warmer world is already affecting natural and human systems in Europe
(very high confidence1). Since AR5, there has been a substantial increase in detected or …

Urban green space (UGS) was widely regarded as an effective nature-based solution to
mitigate the urban heat island (UHI) effect, therefore, developing landscape strategies to …

With the outbreak and spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, HCWs are frequently required to
wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for nucleic acid sample collection in semi-open …

Heat exposure constitutes a major threat for European workers, with significant impacts on
the workers' health and productivity. Climate projections over the next decades show a …

Climate change will increase the frequency and severity of hazard events such as heat
waves, with important effects in several European regions. It is of importance to consider …

The comprehensive characterization of heat waves and extreme hot days is fundamental for
policymakers due to its vast implications for human health. This study evaluates extreme …

The increase in average seasonal temperatures has an impact in the occupational field,
especially for those sectors whose work activities are performed outdoors (agricultural, road …

Heatwave events are of major concern in the global context, since they can significantly
impact ecosystems, economies and societies. For this reason, more detailed analyses of the …