Motivation for Heat Adaption: How Perception and Exposure Affect Individual Behaviors During Hot Weather in Knoxville, Tennessee

Heat is the deadliest meteorological hazard; however, those exposed to heat often do not feel they are in danger of heat-health effects and do not take precautions to avoid heat exposure. Socioeconomic factors, such as the high cost of running air conditioning, might prevent people from taking adapt...

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Main Authors: Alisa L. Hass, Kelsey N. Ellis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/10/10/591