Sentences with phrase «of extreme heat waves»

After then, the rise in frequency of extreme heat waves becomes dependent on the emission scenario adopted.

But if, in addition, global warming increases the variance of regional temperatures, then we increase the likelihood of extreme heat waves by a lot.

We are loading the dice to make the chances of extreme heat waves happening much higher, which is why they are happening more frequently.

If we increase the mean temperature (and we already have), of course we increase the likelihood of extreme heat waves (and we already have).

The number of extreme heat waves has increased several-fold due to global warming [45]--[46], [135] and will increase further if temperatures continue to rise.

According to the latest science, in most cases (outside of extreme heat waves) the connections between today's extreme weather events and human - driven climate change range from weak (hurricanes) to nil (tornadoes)-- and the dominant driver of losses in such events is fast - paced development or settlement in places with fundamental climatic or coastal vulnerability.

While the 2003 heat wave was unusual in today's climate, 23 Europe is highly likely to face even hotter summers more often in coming decades.24 Scientists estimate that human activities have already at least doubled the risk of an extreme heat wave.25

Millions of people will suffer, die and be displaced as a result of extreme heat waves, sea - level rise as much as 100 cm by 2100 with continuing large rates of rise, and by more severe storms, droughts and floods.

The number of extreme heat waves has increased several-fold due to global warming [45]--[46], [135] and will increase further if temperatures continue to rise.