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Taxonomy Archive: Factsheet/pamphlet
20 Apr 2018 |
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The Climate Gap: Inequalities in How Climate Change Hurts Americans & How to Close the Gap
This report explores disparities in the impacts of climate change and the abilities of different groups to adapt to it. It also offers concrete recommendations to closin the climate gap, starting with insuring that climate solutions don’t leave anyone behind.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Beyond Storms & Droughts: The Psychological Impacts of Climate Change
This report the likely psychological impacts of climate change, from stress, anxiety and depression, to loss of community identity, to increases in violence and aggression. It discusses the pathways through which these and other impacts on human well-being will arise, why some communities will be hit harder than others, and how ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate change is affecting our health: Something should be done now
This brochure presents six paintings, produced by the Italian painter Elisabetta Farina and commissioned by WHO are linked to a broader initiative named Art for Health aimed at using art work to support awareness-raising about the health consequences of climate change. It underlines the global impact making use of images of women ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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It’s way too hot! Protect Yourself from Extreme Heat
The brochures are intended for two audiences: Officials who are developing or updating heat-health communication campaigns Individuals interested in health risks and actions to take to stay healthy during extreme heat.This brochure is specifically for adults/older adults.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Keep children cool! Protect Your Child from Extreme Heat
The brochures are intended for two audiences: Officials who are developing or updating heat-health communication campaigns Individuals interested in health risks and actions to take to stay healthy during extreme heatThis brochure is specifically for caretakers of children.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Health & Green Infrastucture
Green infrastructure is the integration of nature and ecosystems in cities, towns, and regions to generate multiple benefits, such as clean air, better stormwater management, and public health. At the regional scale, it is a planned network of natural areas and open spaces, such as parks and nature preserves, river corridors, ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Benefits of Urban Greening
This factsheet is provided on the resource page of Friends of the Urban Forest and reviews the economic and health benfits of urban greening and forestry, including increased property values, cleaner air, and decreased water pollution.
20 Apr 2018 |
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10 Things to Know About the New Report on Climate Change and Human Health
This blog post produced by Climate Resolve presents the key takeaways from a report recently developed by the US Global Change Research Program and released by the White House. The report and factsheet present the impacts of climate change on human health in the United States.
20 Apr 2018 |
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3 reasons the Zika outbreak may be linked to climate change
This short informational blog presents the link between climate change and vector-borne disease, specifically Zika virus.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Air Pollution, Climate, and Heart Disease
Two decades of research have shown that air pollution can trigger heart attacks, strokes, and irregular heart rhythms, particularly in people already at risk for these conditions. Several reviews of these studies, including 2 American Heart Association scientific statements, describe the scientific findings and conclude that air ...