Climate change is drastically altering the frequency, duration, and severity of compound
drought‐heatwave (CDHW) episodes, which present a new challenge in environmental and …

An increase in the frequency of extremely hot and dry events has been experienced over the
past few decades in South America, and particularly in Brazil. Regional climate change …

Abstract During September–November 2020, the meteorological services of Brazil,
Argentina, Peru, Paraguay, and Bolivia reported record‐high maximum temperatures in …

This systematic review aims to give an overview of the diversity of research areas related to
human biometeorology in Brazil. The main focus of this paper addresses research trends …

Temperature extremes with altered characteristics are one of the most threatening impacts of
global warming. How their characteristics have changed is uncertain, and varies by region …

The observed continuous rise in the frequency of extreme heat events in South America (SA)
poses a serious challenge for public health. However, there is a lack on the understanding …

Background Heat waves are becoming more intense and extreme as a consequence of
global warming. Epidemiological evidence reveals the health impacts of heat waves in …

Extreme temperatures have caused various damages to society around the world. In Brazil,
an example of that is the impact of cold and heat waves on public health. In order to analyse …

Climate change has caused an increased occurrence of heat waves. As a result of rising
temperatures, implications for health and the environment have been more frequently …

Increased frequency of heat waves (HWs) is one of the prominent consequences of climate
change. Its impact on human health has been mostly reported in the northern hemisphere …