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| The Health Sector on the Front Lines |
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In the age of climate change, the health sector finds itself on the front lines, confronting and adapting to a changing landscape and shifting burden of disease. By working to reduce carbon pollution in the atmosphere, while developing forward looking adaptation strategies, we can protect human health, saving lives and money. Indeed, the health sector can play a leadership role in developing and modeling climate solutions for the rest of society. |
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| Be Informed |
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The HCWH Climate and Health News Service is a brand-new free service that aims to keep you – health professionals, climate experts and decision makers – informed on the latest developments, trends, resources and events around the world.
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| Reports & Publications |
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| Acting Now for Better Health: Emissions Reduction Target Report, Acting Now for Better Health: A 30% Reduction Target for EU Climate Policy (pdf) | |
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| The Impact of Climate Change on Health: Most people now know that climate change is a serious issue. Few, however, are aware of the extraordinary impacts that climate change will have specifically on health. The Climate Code Green Campaign addresses the impact of climate change on health. enlarge video
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| Notice: The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of Health Care Without Harm concerning the legal, social, economic status of any country, territory, city of area or of its authorities. The published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. The responsibility for the interpretation and use of the material lies with the reader. Online articles and links might expire days after their release date. |
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| US: HCWH Publishes Resources on Climate Change and Health From the Climate Literacy Consortium |
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| by Health Care Without Harm |
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The Climate Literacy Consortium, a collaboration of the leading organizations from the United States working to educate health care professionals about the relationship between climate change and human health, presented a series of key tools and resources on climate change which can be found on the Health Care Without Harm webpage. more |
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| India: Government Launches Black Carbon Research to Study the Impact of Black Carbon on the Environment and Health |
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| by the Times of India |
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The New Delhi government launched a black carbon research initiative to study the phenomenon of black carbon, its sources and impact on health and environment. The black carbon research initiative will be undertaken under the aegis of Indian network of climate change assessment. The project will be a five-year research programme, and will be a joint effort among the ministries of environment, earth sciences, science and technology and the Indian Space Research Organisation. more |
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| UK: Government Launches Initiative to Boost Environmental Health by Reducing Carbon Emissions |
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| by Environment Technology Online |
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The Department of Energy & Climate Change has released details of an initiative aimed at improving the environmental health of the UK. The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is the first scheme of its kind as the government looks to encourage the use of renewable sources. It is hoped that the scheme will help the government reach its target of reducing emissions by 80% by 2050. Businesses and industries, which account for 38% of the UK's carbon emissions, will be the first targets for the scheme before it is rolled out to domestic households. more |
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| Alaska: Warmer Arctic Could Increase Threat of Disease |
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| by the Alaska Dispatch |
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According to a paper by University of Alaska Fairbanks microbiologist Karsten Hueffer, climate change in the Arctic could change the balance of power between humans, animals and the germs or pathogens that make them both sick. With the temperature set to rise, infectious disease agents will be able to move into northern habitats which were previously too cold for them to survive in. The paper reviews current knowledge on the ecological consequences of climate change on the circumpolar Arctic and issues a call for action in several areas of global climate change research. more |
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| US: Health Professionals Tackle Climate Change Increases Health Risks |
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| by The Jacksonville |
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The Duval County Medical Society, the Florida Medical Association, the University of North Florida, the American Medical Association and the Center for Health and Global Environment at Harvard Medical School jointly tackled the issue of climate change at a recent forum at the University of North Florida. The event helped physicians, health professionals and citizens better understand the science of climate change, the link between global climate change and local health issues, and the mitigating actions that can be taken in our daily lives and in public health policy. more |
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