Impact of heatwaves and cold spells on the morbidity of respiratory diseases: A case study in Lanzhou, China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pce.2019.102825
Abstract: Abstract More than four hundred million people suffer from respiratory diseases each year. Respiratory diseases are associated with a large disease burden. Heatwaves and cold spells, the two most common extreme weather events, have been… read more here.
Keywords: cold spells; heatwaves cold; respiratory diseases; respiratory ... See more keywords
The Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Heatwaves and Cold‐Spells in Earth's Largest Freshwater Systems
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DOI: 10.1029/2025gl116548
Abstract: Extreme water temperatures impact the ecological and economic value of freshwater systems. They disrupt fisheries habitat, trigger harmful algal blooms, and stress coastal infrastructure. This study examines the spatiotemporal patterns of heatwaves and cold‐spells in… read more here.
Keywords: spatiotemporal dynamics; freshwater systems; heatwaves cold; cold spells ... See more keywords