Public Health
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
Stories by Maya Earls
Climate
Alaska’s Coastal Communities Face a Growing Climate Threat
A new government report highlights the damage from rising temperatures, including melting permafrost and flooding
Climate
Children Are Particularly Vulnerable to Climate Change's Health Impacts
Global warming is already affecting public health, and efforts to address the problem are inadequate, a new report says
Environment
If Emissions Continue, India Could See 1 Million Heat Deaths a Year
Premature deaths from extreme heat next century could top those from infectious diseases today
Public Health
Doctors Should Protest Climate Inaction, Top Medical Journal Says
Health professionals have joined climate protests and organizations have divested from fossil fuels
Climate
Cities Are Behind in Gauging Their Climate Risk
More cities are reporting climate hazards, such as heat waves, but lag in developing plans to deal with those changes
Public Health
Spread of Deadly Mosquito-borne Disease May Be Linked to Climate Change
Populations of the mosquito species thought to transmit Eastern equine encephalitis have persisted later than usual this year
Energy
U.S. Could Lose Clean Energy Race, Lawmakers Are Warned
Experts push for policies to fight climate change and encourage clean energy production
Climate
Benefits of Adaptation Measures Outweigh the Costs, Report Says
The new report calls for investment in climate-resilient infrastructure and other resiliency efforts
Climate
Whistle-Blower Complaint Highlights CDC Turmoil on Climate
The filing will raise concerns that the agency is shifting climate funds to other programs
Public Health
Climate Shocks Could Reverse Gains in Child Malnutrition
Drought fueled by global warming could exacerbate food insecurity, particularly in developing countries
Climate
Climate Change Exacerbates the Affordable Housing Shortage
Disabled people and minority communities are disproportionately affected and have the fewest resources to recover from disasters
Climate
As the World Heats Up, Soccer Must Adapt
Players face higher health risks, while the timing and location of games may change
Climate
Major Medical Groups Release Call to Action on Climate Change
The agenda urges emissions reductions and a guarantee of access to clean water
