Background A large body of scientific evidence has established the impact of increased
temperatures on human health. There is a relationship between extreme heat (either …

At the dawn of the personalized medicine era, the number of rare diseases has been
estimated at 10,000. By considering the influence of environmental factors together with …

This chapter of the New York City Panel on Climate Change 4 (NPCC4) report considers
climate health risks, vulnerabilities, and resilience strategies in New York City's unique …

Many workers are exposed to the effects of heat and often to extreme temperatures. Heat
stress has been further aggravated during the COVID-19 pandemic by the use of personal …

Traffic accidents cause considerable economic losses and injuries. Although the adverse
effects of a change in ambient temperatures on human health have been widely …

Abstract Background/Aim Extreme temperatures have impact on the health and occupational
injuries. The construction sector is particularly exposed. This study aims to investigate the …

As global temperatures rise, the need to cool commercial buildings will increase, and with it,
electricity demand. In this research we focus on small and medium businesses (SMBs) …

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 …

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 …

This study was focused on the metropolitan area of Florence in Tuscany (Italy) with the aim
to provide a functional spatial thermal anomaly indicator obtained throughout a thermal …