Humans as Sensors: The Influence of Extreme Heat Vulnerability Factors on Risk Perceptions Across the Contiguous United States
Extreme heat events are the deadliest natural hazard in the United States and will continue to get worse in the coming years due to the effects of climate change. As a result, more people will experience deadly heat conditions. This highlights the need for decision-makers to develop better strategie...
Main Author: | Schoessow, Forrest Scott |
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Format: | Others |
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DigitalCommons@USU
2018
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Online Access: | https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/7094 https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=8201&context=etd |
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