Tag: climate change
Climate Crisis Threatens 2.2 Billion Children’s Health and Wellbeing, UNICEF Reports
UNICEF reports that over 2.2 billion children worldwide face heightened health risks from climate change impacts. Deputy Executive Director Ted…
Dengue transmission risk in California set to expand dramatically under climate change
New research reveals that 75% of California's population lives in areas with seasonal dengue transmission potential. Climate change could expand…
Climate Coalition Proposes Fossil Fuel Phase-Out After UN Process Stalls
Netherlands and Colombia launch coalition of willing nations to phase out fossil fuels, bypassing UN climate process stalled by petro…
Climate Change Linked to Rising Antimicrobial Resistance in Salmonella Globally
New research published in The Lancet Planetary Health provides the first quantitative global evidence linking climate change to antimicrobial resistance…
Global Temperatures Likely to Set Records Over Next Five Years, WMO Warns
Global temperatures are likely to reach record levels in the next five years according to WMO. Rising temperatures pose escalating…
Climate Change Disrupts Education for 617 Million Children in Poverty Worldwide
Climate change is systematically disrupting education for 617 million children worldwide, with those living in poverty experiencing the most severe…
Mental health interventions show promise for extreme weather trauma recovery
Mental health interventions demonstrate significant effectiveness in reducing PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms among people affected by extreme weather events.…
Wood Burning Stoves: Hidden Climate and Health Threats Beyond Air Pollution
Wood burning stoves contribute significantly to climate change through supply chain emissions and black carbon release, challenging assumptions about biomass…