News tagged with extreme heat
Researchers look at water-energy impacts of climate change
Dec 01, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Climate projections for the next 50 to 100 years forecast increasingly frequent severe droughts and heat waves across the American Southwest, sinking available water levels even as rising mercury drives up ...
First metallic nanoparticles resistant to extreme heat
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Nov 30, 2009 |
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A University of Pittsburgh team overcame a major hurdle plaguing the development of nanomaterials such as those that could lead to more efficient catalysts used to produce hydrogen and render car exhaust less toxic. The researchers ...
Farmers warned to get ready as climate change threatens crops
Sep 07, 2009 |
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Even if global temperatures rise slowly, climate change could slash the yields of some of the world's most important crops almost in half, according to a new study co-authored by an N.C. State University scientist.
U.S. Crop Yields Could Wilt in Heat
Aug 24, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Yields of three of the most important crops produced in the United States - corn, soybeans and cotton - are predicted to fall off a cliff if temperatures rise due to climate change.
Projected California warming promises cycle of more heat waves, energy use for next century
Jul 10, 2008 |
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As the 21st century progresses, major cities in heavily air-conditioned California can expect more frequent extreme-heat events because of climate change.
