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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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WHO-HCWH Climate Report: Healthy Hospitals, Healthy Planet, Healthy People: Addressing Climate Change in Health Care Settings (pdf)
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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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| Asia: Global Green and Healthy Hospitals Network Launched |
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| by HCWH |
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Hospitals, health systems and health organizations representing the interests of more than 2,500 hospitals from six continents launched the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals Network. GGHHN is an international initiative founded by HCWH which aims to reduce the health sector’s ecological footprint and promote public environmental health. The launch took place at the 20th Annual Conference of the International Health Promoting Hospitals, where 33 new hospitals from countries as diverse as Thailand, Sweden, the Philippines, Nigeria and Taiwan committed to endorse the Network, and undertake a series of initiatives to green their facilities. more |
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| US: New Initiative Challenges Hospitals to Improve Environmental Footprint |
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| by HHI |
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A new health sector collaboration in the United States, the Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI) and its eleven sponsoring health systems announced a set of challenges for hospitals nationwide aimed at reducing the U.S. healthcare sector’s environmental footprint. More than 500 leading hospitals across the United States have joined the HHI, a partnership coordinated by Health Care Without Harm, Practice Greenhealth,and the Center for Health Design. more |
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| Global: WHO Hosts Webinars on Climate Change and Health |
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| by WHO |
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In order to educate a broad audience, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a Webinar Series on Climate Change and Health. The inaugural webinar discussed Communicating Climate Change and Health and how the public health community can best communicate the climate and health message, reflect on how those messages are being discussed in media and their use in the UN climate processes. more |
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| US: Catholic Health Association Calls for Public Health Advocacy on Climate Change |
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| by CHA |
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The Catholic Health Association released a Booklet on Climate Change and Health and the role of the health care sector. According to the authors, the public health community should advocate for mitigation and avoidance of climate change, track
the impacts of climate change on human health and assist with adaptation,
to the degree possible, to those health effects caused by changes in climate that can not be prevented. In this regard, health care professionals must first become informed about the health implications of climate
change in order to educate patients and communities. more |
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| Canada: Climate Change Linked to Waterborne Diseases in Inuit Communities |
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| by National Geographic |
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As global warming triggers heavier rainfall and faster snowmelt in the Arctic, Inuit communities in Canada are reporting more cases of illness attributed to pathogens that have washed into surface water and groundwater, according to a new study. The findings corroborate past research that suggests indigenous people worldwide are being disproportionately affected by climate change. This is because many indigenous groups of them live in regions where the effects are felt first and most strongly, and they might often come into closer contact with the natural environment on a daily basis. more |
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| Global: Harvard Physician Warns Of Climate Change Health Hazards |
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| by Medill News |
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| Rising temperatures and more heat waves due to climate change can cause heat stroke, heart attacks, dehydration and even increased incidences of violent crime and suicide, said Dr. Aaron Bernstein, associate director of Harvard University's Center for Health and the Global Environment. In a presentation at Northwestern University's third annual Climate Change Symposium. Bernstein showed how seemingly small changes in average temperatures translate into much longer cycles of very hot days and record hot days. He also compared the lackluster political and social response regarding the climate change crisis to a scenario from emergency medicine. more |
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