Extreme Temperature Events in Kazakhstan and Their Impacts on Public Health and Energy Demand
Abstract Extreme temperature events such as heatwaves are becoming increasingly severe and frequent because of climate change, posing significant challenges to public health and energy infrastructure. This study explores the impacts of extreme temperature events leading to heat‐/cold waves on public...
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| author | Parya Broomandi Alfrendo Satyanaga Mehdi Bagheri Mostafa Hadei David Galán‐Madruga Ali Mozhdehi Fard Adib Roshani Aram Fathian Amir Nourian Michael Leuchner Klaus Reicherter Mehdi Hamidi Prashant Kumar Jong Ryeol Kim |
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| description | Abstract Extreme temperature events such as heatwaves are becoming increasingly severe and frequent because of climate change, posing significant challenges to public health and energy infrastructure. This study explores the impacts of extreme temperature events leading to heat‐/cold waves on public health and energy consumption in Kazakhstan from 1959 to 2021. The most striking trends in heatwave‐related indices emerge in the western and southwestern regions. Conversely, despite heightened coldwave intensity, a decline is noted in their frequency and number. The impact of heatwaves on various health conditions, notably consistent and statistically significant rises in all‐cause and cardiovascular mortalities, is observed. Shifts in energy demand are also unveiled with a noticeable spike in cooling‐degree days and a reduction in heating‐degree days. The mean total energy consumption stood at 552 kWh across the country with an average annual energy generation of ≈8.76 kWh. To gauge the environmental implications, the mean CO2 emissions are estimated at 464 kg per kWh for both heating and cooling purposes. With climate change set to escalate heatwaves, the need for comprehensive health planning is underscored to mitigate their adverse health impacts. Furthermore, transitioning from fossil fuels to green energy sources is crucial to reduce the environmental footprint. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f31a663d58df4ddca30ec492af6547082025-02-07T04:31:19ZengWileyGlobal Challenges2056-66462025-02-0192n/an/a10.1002/gch2.202400207Extreme Temperature Events in Kazakhstan and Their Impacts on Public Health and Energy DemandParya Broomandi0Alfrendo Satyanaga1Mehdi Bagheri2Mostafa Hadei3David Galán‐Madruga4Ali Mozhdehi Fard5Adib Roshani6Aram Fathian7Amir Nourian8Michael Leuchner9Klaus Reicherter10Mehdi Hamidi11Prashant Kumar12Jong Ryeol Kim13Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering School of Engineering and Digital Sciences Nazarbayev University Kabanbay Batyr Ave. 53 Astana 010000 KazakhstanDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering School of Engineering and Digital Sciences Nazarbayev University Kabanbay Batyr Ave. 53 Astana 010000 KazakhstanDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering School of Engineering and Digital Sciences Nazarbayev University Kabanbay Batyr Ave. 53 Astana 010000 KazakhstanDepartment of Health in Emergencies and Disasters Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran 1417613151 IranDepartment of Atmospheric Pollution National Centre for Environment Health Health Institute Carlos III. Ctra. Majadahonda a Pozuelo km 2.2 Madrid 28220 SpainFaculty of Civil Engineering Babol Noshirvani University of Technology Babol 484 IranFaculty of Civil Engineering Babol Noshirvani University of Technology Babol 484 IranNeotectonics and Natural Hazards Institute RWTH Aachen University 52056 Aachen GermanySchool of Science Engineering and Environment (SEE) University of Salford, Salford Manchester M5 4WT UKPhysical Geography and Climatology Department of Geography RWTH Aachen University Wüllnerstr. 5b 52062 Aachen GermanyNeotectonics and Natural Hazards Institute RWTH Aachen University 52056 Aachen GermanyFaculty of Civil Engineering Babol Noshirvani University of Technology Babol 484 IranGlobal Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) School of Sustainability Civil and Environmental Engineering Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences University of Surrey Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH UKDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering School of Engineering and Digital Sciences Nazarbayev University Kabanbay Batyr Ave. 53 Astana 010000 KazakhstanAbstract Extreme temperature events such as heatwaves are becoming increasingly severe and frequent because of climate change, posing significant challenges to public health and energy infrastructure. This study explores the impacts of extreme temperature events leading to heat‐/cold waves on public health and energy consumption in Kazakhstan from 1959 to 2021. The most striking trends in heatwave‐related indices emerge in the western and southwestern regions. Conversely, despite heightened coldwave intensity, a decline is noted in their frequency and number. The impact of heatwaves on various health conditions, notably consistent and statistically significant rises in all‐cause and cardiovascular mortalities, is observed. Shifts in energy demand are also unveiled with a noticeable spike in cooling‐degree days and a reduction in heating‐degree days. The mean total energy consumption stood at 552 kWh across the country with an average annual energy generation of ≈8.76 kWh. To gauge the environmental implications, the mean CO2 emissions are estimated at 464 kg per kWh for both heating and cooling purposes. With climate change set to escalate heatwaves, the need for comprehensive health planning is underscored to mitigate their adverse health impacts. Furthermore, transitioning from fossil fuels to green energy sources is crucial to reduce the environmental footprint.https://doi.org/10.1002/gch2.202400207carbon footprintmann‐kendall trend analysisrenewable energysustainable urban development goals |
| spellingShingle | Parya Broomandi Alfrendo Satyanaga Mehdi Bagheri Mostafa Hadei David Galán‐Madruga Ali Mozhdehi Fard Adib Roshani Aram Fathian Amir Nourian Michael Leuchner Klaus Reicherter Mehdi Hamidi Prashant Kumar Jong Ryeol Kim Extreme Temperature Events in Kazakhstan and Their Impacts on Public Health and Energy Demand Global Challenges carbon footprint mann‐kendall trend analysis renewable energy sustainable urban development goals |
| title | Extreme Temperature Events in Kazakhstan and Their Impacts on Public Health and Energy Demand |
| title_full | Extreme Temperature Events in Kazakhstan and Their Impacts on Public Health and Energy Demand |
| title_fullStr | Extreme Temperature Events in Kazakhstan and Their Impacts on Public Health and Energy Demand |
| title_full_unstemmed | Extreme Temperature Events in Kazakhstan and Their Impacts on Public Health and Energy Demand |
| title_short | Extreme Temperature Events in Kazakhstan and Their Impacts on Public Health and Energy Demand |
| title_sort | extreme temperature events in kazakhstan and their impacts on public health and energy demand |
| topic | carbon footprint mann‐kendall trend analysis renewable energy sustainable urban development goals |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/gch2.202400207 |
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