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20 Apr 2018 |
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Atlas of Health and Climate
The Atlas of health and climate is a product of this unique collaboration between the meteorological and public health communities. It provides sound scientific information on the connections between weather and climate and major health challenges. These range from diseases of poverty to emergencies arising from extreme weather ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Second Global Conference Health & Climate: Conference conclusions and Action Agenda
The Paris Agreement, adopted on 12th December 2015, marks the beginning of a new era in the global response to climate change. The world now has a global climate agreement that will have a major public health policy impact as countries take action. As stated in the agreement, “the right to health” will be central […]
20 Apr 2018 |
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Cool Houston! A Plan for Cooling the Region: For Clean Air & Quality of Life Benefits
This report sets forth a plan to reduce urban heat island effect, targeting surfaces that often change. Strategies include coop paving, cool roofing, and planting more trees.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States: The Second National Climate Assessment
This report is the Second National Climate Assessment. It summarizes the science of climate change and the impacts of climate change on the United States, at present and in the future. It is largely based on results of USGCRP research, and integrates those results with related research from around the world. This report discusses ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change Impacts in the United States: The Third National Climate Assessment
The full report of the National Climate Assessment provides an in-depth look at climate change impacts on the U.S. It details the multitude of ways climate change is already affecting and will increasingly affect the lives of Americans.The Highlights Report provides a concise version of the full report including an Overview, select ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Greener Buildings Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
A brief summary of how green building standards can be implemented. Focused on California.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Understanding the Basics of Climate Change Cap- and -Trade: A Local Official’s Guide
This short briefing paper provides a general overivew of the concept of cap-and-trade as it relates to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It also offers information about key issues of interest to local officials and suggests resources to learn more.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Gender, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Climate Change Adaptation: A Learning Companion
This Companion provides the theoretical overview of how poverty and inequality shape the experiences of women and men during disasters, and as a result of climate change;analyses Oxfam’s approach to strengthening gender equality and women’s rights through gender mainstreaming, and how this is applied to adaptation and risk ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Heat Waves, Floods and the Health Impacts of Climate Change: A Protogype Training Workshop for City Officials
After going through this manual, the learner should be able to: – Define key terms and concepts of climate change and human health – Describe the effects of climate change on human health – Identify the health impacts of climate extremes -Explain the link between climate change and infectious disease – ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Leading by Example: Emission Reductions in Public Health Agencies. A Climate Masters Guide for the Public Health Sector
This manual provides guidance on how public health departments can prioritize and implement the operational changes that allow public health agencies to shrink their climate impact, and it also provides guidance about how to demonstrate a commitment to a healthy future.Energy, buildings, transportation, food, purchasing, waste, and ...