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20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate and Health in Pennsylvania
Climate change is affecting human health in a variety of ways right in our backyards. People in the Keystone State are vulnerable to climate-related health threats from worsening air quality, extreme heat, extreme precipitation and flooding, and greater exposure to dangerous diseases. We must take action now to ensure a healthy ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate and Health in Virginia
Climate change is affecting human health in a variety of ways right in our backyards. People in the Old Dominion are vulnerable to climate-related health threats from extreme precipitation and flooding, worsening air quality, extreme heat, and greater exposure to dangerous diseases. We must take action now to ensure a healthy climate ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Clean Energy Packs Savings for Seniors
On June 2, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the Clean Power Plan, the first- ever limits on carbon pollution from existing power plants. Entrenched coal interests immediately seized on the proposal as one that would dramatically cut coal use, force the implementation of new and expensive technologies, and ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Communicating on Climate: 13 Steps and Guiding Principles
Describes 13 steps to communicating on climate change
20 Apr 2018 |
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Wildfire Smoke: Humo de Incendios Forestales
El humo está compuesto de una mezcla de gases y partículas finas que se emiten cuando algo se quema. Además de afectar los ojos, estos gases y partículas finas pueden ser inhalados profundamente en sus pulmones. Esto dificulta la respiración y podría agravar otras condiciones de enfermedades crónicas, tales como el asma y las ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Cool Roofs Are Ready to Save Energy, Cool Urban Heat Islands, and Help Slow Global Warming
Cool roofs are ready to save energy, cool urban heat islands, and help slow global warming.
20 Apr 2018 |
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The Co-Benefits of Sustainability Strategies
The phrases “Buy one, get one free,” “Kill two birds with one stone” and “It’s a two-fer” are part of our everyday language. How do these common phrases relate to sustainability? Virtually all of the strategies that promote sustainability have more than one benefit — also referred to as cobenefits.In many cases, they ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change: A Serious Threat to Public Health – Key Findings from ASTHO’s 2009 Climate Change Needs Assessment
Main messages from a survey administered by ASTHO in 2009, regarding current climate change practices, perceptions, and resource needs of state and territorial health agencies.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change: Endangering Human Health and Well Being
Image of health impacts, discusses vulnerable populations, regional impacts, and possible respones for public health sector.
20 Apr 2018 |
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You’re active in the heat. You’re at risk! Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat
The brochures are intended for two audiences:Officials who are developing or updating heat-health communication campaignsIndividuals interested in health risks and actions to take to stay healthy during extreme heat.This brochure is intended for people physically active.