Sentences with phrase «against weather extremes»

Planning which footwear to pack for a winter getaway can be a challenge, especially when your go - to travel shoes don't protect against weather extremes like rain, sleet, or snow.

Not exact matches

A new federal infrastructure package presents a critical opportunity to strengthen America's infrastructure against the growing risks posed by extreme weather and other impacts of climate change.

He said recent extreme weather like the floods in Gloucestershire had demonstrated the need to ensure back - up systems were «similarly proofed against extreme weather events».

While Cuomo has received some praise for being willing to increase state investments in changes to protect residents against extreme weather, Hawkins says those funds will be wasted if the state fails to take action to halt climate change.

It is also investigating ways to update the building code to protect against more extreme weather events, and to build effective storm - surge barriers.

The UN climate talks in Warsaw have ended with an agreement to protect vulnerable populations against the «loss and damage» caused by extreme weather

This bias, say the authors, has a tendency to diminish the political dedication for preventative measures against extreme weather, regardless of whether they are caused or intensified by humanmade influences.

NCAR, which is financed in part by the National Science Foundation, has spent several years searching for ways to extend the predicability of floods, droughts, heat waves and other extreme weather events from weeks to months as a way to give weather - sensitive sectors such as agriculture more time to protect themselves against costly losses.

This, Dr Cutler writes, highlights an emergent sociological process of «both seeing and believing» — whereby «individuals experience extreme weather and interpret the impacts against the backdrop of social and economic circumstances central to and surrounding their lives.»

Getting a better grasp on flood insurance risk Chinowsky pointed to the Netherlands as an example of proactive construction efforts to defend against extreme weather.

Group of Seven leaders pledged to provide insurance against extreme weather and rising seas for up to 400 million people but remains silent on its plan to raise needed funds

And the National Sea Grant College program pays for university - based efforts to shore up coastal economies and communities against the ravages of climate change and extreme weather.

Unfortunately, the system gets hacked, and the satellites are turned against humanity, creating weather events far more extreme than anything Mother Nature can concoct.

The LINE - X permanently bonds to the top - of - the - line toolbox inside and out, providing a weather - tight seal to protect against extreme heat, cold, moisture, abrasion and rust.

Your dog's paws insulate against extreme weather and protect paw tissue, bones, and joints from injury.

Again, the placement and construction of such shelter should take into consideration its ability to insulate a dog against inclement weather and extremes of hot and cold and suitable bedding should be provided within the shelter according to the condition at the time.

Providing shelter against the elements and temperatures is even more critical during extreme weather.

* Weatherproof the roof * Install a solid, non slip floor * Enclose most sides * Use the strongest metal grids for the open sides * Insect proof all open sides, roof and walls where any bugs can enter * Preferably the size of the enclosure should be big enough for you to stand inside * The access door should open inwards * The access door should start at your knee height (bottom of wall should be solid - guards against buns accidentally getting out & predators seeing buns from ground level) * Ensure there is no access from under the floor of the enclosure (stops foxes scaring bunnies from underneath) * Use strong locking device on door that can not be knocked open * Provide safe house inside the enclosure so buns can run inside and can not be accessed easily if a dog / fox or person breaks in * Provide clean towels to snuggle in * Provide large litter tray filled with oaten hay * Provide large ceramic water bowl (sometimes two) * A blind or cover over the open section at night will ensure that your buns will feel safe & predators will not be able to see in & scare your bunnies when you are not around Whatever you provide for your bunnies living outside, ensure it is the safest and most secure from predators, insects & extreme weather.

The pads on the bottom of your pups feet provide extra cushioning to help protect bones and joints from shock, provide insulation against extreme weather, aid walking on rough ground and protect tissue deep within the paw.

Moreover, we've received the ability to weave clothes that offer certain bonuses against predators or extreme weather conditions.

Andrew Cuomo pens an impassioned piece on the importance of reinforcing New York's infrastructure against extreme weather, but fails to mention how we can help slow climate change itself.

While ISIS threatens brutal violence against all who dissent from its harsh ideology, climate change menaces communities (less maliciously) with increasingly extreme weather.

Sufficiently wealthy people can thrive in any climate and are better protected against all extreme weather events than poor people.

No one knows to what extent the charges against us will be retroactive, but for the first time, the costs of extreme weather events all over the world are about to be added to our bill.

This policy document illustrates how well - designed climate risk insurance — when applied in conjunction with other disaster risk management measures and strategies — can protect people against climate shocks by acting as a safety net and buffer shortly after an extreme weather event.

A new federal infrastructure package presents a critical opportunity to strengthen America's infrastructure against the growing risks posed by extreme weather and other impacts of climate change.

They presented arguments against claims that global warming will cause increases in extreme weather events, sea level rise, vector - borne diseases, and species extinction.

Ironically, people in cold regions can be most vulnerable to heat waves, because they are not acclimated to extremely hot weather, and because buildings designed for cold climates may not offer protection against extreme heat and high humidity.32 The elderly and those who do not have access to air - conditioning will likely be less resilient in the face of more frequent heat waves.19

Conversely, restoration of a contiguous, spatially significant forest cover protects the continent against extreme weather events like both floods and droughts.

There's no question in my mind that there is a potential for retaliation against the U.S. from people whose homelands are going under from rising sea levels, whose crops are destroyed by weather extremes, and so forth.

More recent efforts are aimed at protecting Americans against extreme weather - related impacts and at transforming our cities and towns into more secure, healthier and safer places to live.

Evidently his mortal sin against the Climate Cult was pointing out that human - caused climate change is not inflicting greater economic damage due to extreme weather, an empirical truth that cuts against one of the most sacred dogmas of politicized science.

Too often, participants in the climate - change debate make an erroneous distinction between protecting ourselves from the longer - term impact of global warming and better preparing ourselves against today's extreme weather events.

In response to the disruptions caused by recent extreme weather, Senator Cardin has introduced the Water Infrastructure Resiliency and Sustainability Act, which will enable communities to strengthen their water systems against these new challenges.

From heartland communities enduring more extreme weather to coastal communities facing the threat of rising sea levels, the residents of America's cities are on the front line of the fight against climate change.

Fortified with added protection to windows, doors, and improved connections between the roof, walls, and foundation to guard against natural disasters and extreme weather.

Fortified windows, doors, and improved connections between the roof, walls, and foundation to guard against natural disasters and extreme weather

If your auto insurance policy is in need of a review to ensure against extreme weather, look especially at these items:

As for any business owner, you want a basic policy that at least covers all of your assets against fires, extreme weather, vandalism, and other things that commonly harm businesses.

A property policy guards against all kinds of extreme weather.

Whereas Connecticut renters insurance is reasonably comprehensive and protects you against financial loss caused by damage from such things as extreme weather, burglary and appliance leaks and explosions, there are some things not covered by your policy.

A local agent can be a great resource when you need to find out how to cover your home and property against natural weather extremes and a variety of other threats.

Highly durable against extreme weather, water penetration and bacteria.

Highly durable against extreme weather, water penetration, bacterial contamination and dirt.