Publications by Laurence S Kalkstein

Publications by authors named "Laurence S Kalkstein"

- Laurence S Kalkstein's recent research focuses on mitigating the health impacts of urban heat through increased tree cover and high-albedo surfaces in cities like Los Angeles, revealing strategies that can significantly reduce heat-related emergency room visits and mortality rates.
- His studies utilize synoptic climatology to project how enhanced vegetation and reflective materials can offset the adverse effects of climate change on human health, demonstrating potential delays in climate warming impacts if these interventions are implemented.
- Kalkstein also explores unique heat-related mortality phenomena in Los Angeles during winter, along with assessing the impacts of historical heat waves on mortality in cities worldwide, especially in South Korea and China, emphasizing the importance of climate adaptation strategies in urban planning.