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20 Apr 2018 |
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Assessing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Health Co-Benefits: A Structured Review of Lifestyle-Related Climate Change Mitigation Strategies
This is the first structured review to identify and summarize research on lifestyle choices that improve health and have the greatest potential to mitigate climate change. Two literature searches were conducted on: (1) active transport health co-benefits, and (2) dietary health co-benefits.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate change and chronic disease: twin perils and a golden opportunity to solve both
As incomes rise in developing countries, their citizens buy more cars and eat more meat. Chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease are rising globally in parallel. This link provides even more golden opportunities for public health. The value of health dividends outweighs the costs of striving for an energy efficient, ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Unmask My City: Because everyone deserves clean air and a stable climate
Through Unmask My City, health organizations and health professionals in participating cities are pushing for solutions such as congestion charging to reduce car and truck traffic in cities; increased support for active transportation and cleaner-energy public transit; phasing out construction of new coal power plants; and monitoring ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Building for mental health and resilience: Architects use design to mitigate environmental stressors
By making our spaces more resilient and communicating that value to tenants, designers can contribute to the improved mental well-being of occupants. Protecting against loss of life and property is important, but it should not be the only factor in meeting site-specific vulnerabilities. As we increase awareness of design’s impact, ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Public Health, Energy & Climate Change: A Maryland Statewide Survey
As climate change continues to reshape human environments around the world, communities throughout Maryland may find themselves battling both intensified existing health issues and new crises. Continuing a research partnership that began during the 2015 study, George Mason University (GMU) teamed up with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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CLIMATE CHANGE AND LABOUR: IMPACTS OF HEAT IN THE WORKPLACE
This Issue Paper explains the underlying mechanisms of the impact of climate change through altered thermal conditions in the workplace, shows examples of the current and likely future impacts and provides indications of policy response options to these challenges.
20 Apr 2018 |
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AMA to Protect Human Health from the Effects of Climate Change by Ending Its Investments in Fossil Fuel Companies (Divestment)
Resolution by AMA on climate change and fossil fuel divestment.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Empower Kentucky: Executive Summary of the Empower Kentucky Plan
Over a 15-to-20 year period, KFTC’s Empower Kentucky plan would bring about a reduction of 40 percent of the state’s carbon emissions, which would also prevent the emission of “93 thousand tons of sulfur dioxide and 132 thousand tons of nitrogen oxide pollution over 15 years.” By 2032, the plan would generate some 43,000 ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Arizona Extreme Weather, Climate, and Health Profile Report Executive Summary
This report focuses on two climate-related hazards and associated health impacts of major importance to Arizona—extreme heat events and air pollution.