Including the closely related terms energy, and energy costs.
… significantly. Risk of death in heat waves (t) Severe water restrictions during droughts which could be put in place under a worst case scenario (e.g. standpipes) could pose access difficulties for vulnerable populations (t) Increase in summer energy costs for cooling (t) Increase in demand for social services supporting community care for vulnerable clients in heat waves (t) Reduced…
… energy costs in winter due to need for less heating (o) Reduction in winter cold-related morbidity and mortality (o) Increased outdoor leisure opportunities such as cycling and walking (o) cool rooms/areas within existing buildings, where this is possible. - Identify those residents most vulnerable to heat stress (the very young and those with existing health problems) and ensure…
… Heat waves - Higher summer temperatures leading to lower productivity levels of workers/health implications (t) - A reduction in salting requirements (o) - May be opportunities for new markets and new jobs; for example in tourism or from making new products to help us cope with these changes such as renewable energy (o) SIGNIFICANT RISK - Environmental Health…