
Despite Climate Change Health Threats, Few Medical Schools Teach It
Heat, mosquito-borne diseases and air pollution are medical issues that should be viewed through a climate lens, advocates say
Heat, mosquito-borne diseases and air pollution are medical issues that should be viewed through a climate lens, advocates say
A new government report highlights the damage from rising temperatures, including melting permafrost and flooding
Global warming is already affecting public health, and efforts to address the problem are inadequate, a new report says
Premature deaths from extreme heat next century could top those from infectious diseases today
Health professionals have joined climate protests and organizations have divested from fossil fuels
More cities are reporting climate hazards, such as heat waves, but lag in developing plans to deal with those changes
Populations of the mosquito species thought to transmit Eastern equine encephalitis have persisted later than usual this year
Experts push for policies to fight climate change and encourage clean energy production
The new report calls for investment in climate-resilient infrastructure and other resiliency efforts
The filing will raise concerns that the agency is shifting climate funds to other programs
Drought fueled by global warming could exacerbate food insecurity, particularly in developing countries
Disabled people and minority communities are disproportionately affected and have the fewest resources to recover from disasters
Players face higher health risks, while the timing and location of games may change
The agenda urges emissions reductions and a guarantee of access to clean water
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