HEALTH
A changing climate has widespread implications for human health. The World Health Organization writes that “over the last 50 years, human activities — particularly the burning of fossil fuels — have released sufficient quantities of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to trap additional heat in the lower atmosphere and affect the global climate.
“In the last 130 years, the world has warmed by approximately 0.85°C. Each of the last 3 decades has been successively warmer than any preceding decade since 1850.
“Although global warming may bring some localized benefits, such as fewer winter deaths in temperate climates and increased food production in certain areas, the overall health effects of a changing climate are likely to be overwhelmingly negative. Climate change affects social and environmental determinants of health — clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient food and secure shelter.”
CREDIT: CDC
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The Most Detailed Map of Cancer-Causing Industrial Air Pollution in the U.S.
The Most Detailed Map of Cancer-Causing Industrial Air Pollution in the U.S.
Investors Join Calls for a Food Revolution to Fight Climate Change
Investors Join Calls for a Food Revolution to Fight Climate ChangeNew Lancet report: The Global Syndemic: Uniting Actions to Address Obesity, Undernutrition, and Climate Change
New Lancet report: The Global Syndemic: Uniting Actions to Address Obesity, Undernutrition, and Climate Change
The Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition, and Climate Change: The Lancet Commission report
The Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition, and Climate Change: The Lancet Commission reportWeekend reading: The Lancet / EAT Forum report on healthy and sustainable diets
Weekend reading: The Lancet / EAT Forum report on healthy and sustainable diets
California health systems form alliance to advise on climate change laws, regulations
California health systems form alliance to advise on climate change laws, regulations
Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Impacts, Implications, and Guidance
Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Impacts, Implications, and GuidancePlanting healthy air: Trees, particulate matter pollution and extreme heat
Planting healthy air: Trees, particulate matter pollution and extreme heat
Pollen seasons are getting longer, driven by climate change
Pollen seasons are getting longer, driven by climate changeHealthy Planet, Healthy People. How Slowing Climate Change Saves Lives
Healthy Planet, Healthy People. How Slowing Climate Change Saves Lives
University of Iowa environmental health expert says climate change could affect future infectious diseases
University of Iowa environmental health expert says climate change could affect future infectious diseasesGuest post: Health benefits of Paris climate goals could save millions of lives by 2040
Guest post: Health benefits of Paris climate goals could save millions of lives by 2040
US Pregnancy Health Bill Package Recognizes Climate Change Threat
US Pregnancy Health Bill Package Recognizes Climate Change Threat
Climate change threatens our health
Climate change threatens our health
Wildfire Smoke Is Poisoning California’s Kids. Some Pay a Higher Price.
Wildfire Smoke Is Poisoning California’s Kids. Some Pay a Higher Price.We Need a National Institute of Climate Change and Health
We Need a National Institute of Climate Change and Health
A Guide to Sustainable Eating
A Guide to Sustainable EatingThis is how climate change takes a toll on the heart
This is how climate change takes a toll on the heart
Rising CO2 will leave crops—and millions of humans—less healthy
Rising CO2 will leave crops—and millions of humans—less healthy
Air pollution causes ‘huge’ reduction in intelligence, study reveals
Air pollution causes ‘huge’ reduction in intelligence, study revealsAir Pollution Is Shortening Your Life. Here’s How Much.
Air Pollution Is Shortening Your Life. Here’s How Much.
Beer, Drinking Water And Fish: Tiny Plastic Is Everywhere
Beer, Drinking Water And Fish: Tiny Plastic Is EverywhereWhich cities are liveable without air conditioning – and for how much longer?
Which cities are liveable without air conditioning – and for how much longer?Obesity and diabetes: 2 reasons why we should be worried about the plastics that surround us
Obesity and diabetes: 2 reasons why we should be worried about the plastics that surround usThe Weight of Numbers: Air Pollution and PM2.5
The Weight of Numbers: Air Pollution and PM2.5
Climate Change’s Looming Mental Health CrisisClimate Change’s Looming Mental Health CrisisStudy sees dramatic rise in heatwave deaths by 2080
Study sees dramatic rise in heatwave deaths by 2080
