In this commentary, written in the context of heatwave conditions in London and the UK, Bob Ward outlines the critical importance of measures to reduce emissions to net zero. Read more
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In this opinion article Bob Ward outlines how many aspects of urban life, such as buildings and transport infrastructure, will need to change in the face of increasing temperatures. Read more
The declaration today of an official Level 3 heat-health alert by the Met Office and Public Health England may have... Read more
Greater risk of deadly heatwaves due to climate change is not being taken seriously enough, says Grantham Research Institute The... Read more
A failure by the media to convey the severity of the health risks from heatwaves, which are becoming more frequent... Read more
The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science warned... Read more
This paper presents an assessment of exposure to outdoor heat in the South Asian cities Delhi, Dhaka, and Faisalabad. Read more
Commenting on the publication today (17 September 2018) by the Office of National Statistics of the ‘Quarterly mortality report, England:... Read more
Cities are particularly vulnerable to heat waves. Despite this, no comprehensive methodology has been developed to assess the costs of... Read more
