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Apr 2018

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Anthropogenic climate change and allergen exposure: The role of plant biology

Accumulation of anthropogenic gases, particularly CO(2), is likely to have 2 fundamental effects on plant biology. The first is an indirect effect through Earth’s increasing average surface temperatures, with subsequent effects on other aspects of climate, such as rainfall and extreme weather events. The second is a direct ...

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Apr 2018

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Climate change, aeroallergens, natural particulates, and human health in Australia: state of the science and policy

The objective of this article is to systematically review and assess what is known about the impacts of climate change on aeroallergens and other naturally derived particulates, and the associated human health impacts, and to examine responses to these in Australia, focusing on adaptation. Prior research was searched using several ...

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Apr 2018

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Climate change and its impact on allergic rhinitis and other allergic respiratory diseases

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To discuss current evidence of global climate change and its implications for allergic rhinitis and other allergic respiratory diseases. RECENT FINDINGS: Global climate change is evidenced by increasing average earth temperature, increasing anthropogenic greenhouse gas levels, and elevated pollen levels. Pollutants ...

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Apr 2018

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Climate change and respiratory health

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the nature of climate change and both its immediate and long-term effects on human respiratory health. METHODS: This review is based on information from a presentation of the American College of Chest Physicians course on Occupational and Environmental Lung Disease held in Toronto, Canada, June 2013. It is ...

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Apr 2018

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Climate change, extreme weather events, air pollution and respiratory health in Europe

Due to climate change and other factors, air pollution patterns are changing in several urbanised areas of the world, with a significant effect on respiratory health both independently and synergistically with weather conditions; climate scenarios show Europe as one of the most vulnerable regions. European studies on heatwave ...

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Apr 2018

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American Thoracic Society Member Survey on Climate Change and Health

The American Thoracic Society (ATS), in collaboration with George Mason University, surveyed a random sample of ATS members to assess their perceptions of, clinical experiences with, and preferred policy responses to climate change. A larger majority anticipated seeing these climate-related health impacts in the next 2 decades. ...

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Apr 2018

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Climate action will make our cities safer

In Arlington County, as with much of the country, climate change has turned up the heat. Our residents are feeling the effects. And when it comes to taking action on climate to protect our communities, we are not waiting.

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Apr 2018

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Health Impacts of Climate Change: Mold and Respiratory Illness

Climate change is happening now and faster than expected. We often think of climate change as impacting our environment, but as the planet warms, changes in temperature and precipitation are going to lead to other effects that threaten human health and safety. Weather patterns will trend towards the extremes: storms and drought, heat ...

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Apr 2018

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Climate Change Makes Me Sick!: Allergies

”Climate Change Makes Me Sick” is PSR’s Spring 2016 campaign highlighting the many ways that climate change harms our health. The campaign features a series of e-postcards, each displaying a different health impact. Below, you will also find more detailed information, resources, and opportunities to take ...

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Apr 2018

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Climate Change Decreases the Quality of the Air We Breathe

Climate change poses many risks to human health. Some health impacts of climate change are already being felt in the United States. We need to safeguard our communities by protecting people’s health, wellbeing, and quality of life from climate change impacts. Many communities are already taking steps to address these public health ...

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