US Climate and Health Alliance

CLIMATE AND HEALTH COUNTRY PROFILE – 2015 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Abstract

This graphic document summarizes the key findings and opportunities for action regarding climate change—and health—in the US. Topics include implications for health during extreme weather events, heat, changes in policy and governance, etc.

Resource Type
Factsheet/pamphlet
Report
Authors
WHO United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Resource URL
http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/254647/1/WHO-FWC-PHE-EPE-15.49-eng.pdf?ua=1
Date
2016
Health and Human Impact
Overview/general
Climate and Environmental Impact
Overview/general
Emission Sources
Energy Conventional
Fossil Fuel
Overview/general
GHG
Overview/general
Solutions
Climate adaptation/resilience Climate mitigation/GHG reduction Divestment
Other
Policy United states

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