Sentences with phrase «cool during a heat wave»

The mall, which is already set up to function as a place of refuge during emergencies, could also provide power to other places of refuge for medical services, warming during a dangerous cold spell or cooling during a heat wave.

Not exact matches

Earlier this summer, the Governor extended swimming hours at state park beaches and pools downstate to help New Yorkers cool off during summer heat waves.

However, the reduction in the numbers of stomatal pores decreases the ability of plants to cool their leaves during a heat wave via water evaporation.

«Trees have direct and indirect benefits for cooling buildings and reducing human suffering during heat waves,» Endreny said.

Kalkstein compared mortality during short but intense heat waves in hot summers with those in summers that were cooler overall.

While we're not sure how she managed to comfortably sport a beanie and a leather jacket during this legitimate heat wave, we do love how cool and laid - back she looks (as per usual).

While the rest of the country is experiencing an autumnal cool - off right now, SF is experiencing its typical October heat wave, so that new black sweater or suit won't work when it's 85 in the city during the day.

Hopefully these tips can help you stay cooler and more energy efficient — even during the heat wave!

In terms of building physics, this increases the probability that condensation might form on the outer surface of the façade due to the cooling effect of long - wave radiation of heat during the night.

The researchers drove around various neighbourhoods in Delhi with instruments in their cars every alternate week and found that there was an average difference of three degrees between different neighbourhoods during heat waves and some neighbourhoods were six degrees cooler than the others due to difference in shade, tree cover and lack of dense built - up areas.

The study, «Cool Roofs in Guangzhou, China: Outdoor Air Temperature Reductions during Heat Waves and Typical Summer Conditions,» was published recently in the journal Environmental Science & Technology.

«Looking at the average difference in temperature between every grid cell in the city and the adjacent rural area, cool roofs had a more dramatic effect during heat waves,» Millstein said.

This is particularly important given the prospect of increased risk of power outages during heat waves — as we saw in western France a few weeks ago... Yes, we need to keep doing all that — and doing it better — but we should also be thinking about incorporating efficient mechanical cooling systems.

The combat these changes, the report says that the should plan to keep air - conditioned cooling centers open longer during heat waves, move critical equipment in city buildings above sea level, and incorporate these climate change effects into design of new buildings.

The result is that the same cooling technology that can save lives during brief, intense heat waves is helping undermine our health at most other times.