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Taxonomy Archive: Letter to the editor
20 Apr 2018 |
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Drought, climate change increase intensity of California wildfires
Because of the continuing California drought, authorities predicted another dangerous year, and the Sherpa Fire is one of 1,800 wildfires state and forest service firefighters have battled since January. In a June 1 Letter to the Editor, “SLO County tackles the health effects of climate change,” rising temperatures, frequent ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Lecornu: Climate change effects health
Southard is absolutely right. The impacts of climate change are completely devastating. In addition to the extreme weather that climate change exacerbates, like flooding, droughts and powerful hurricanes, it also causes damage to our health. Higher temperatures and poorer air quality can lead to increased asthma attacks, other lung ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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YouDocs: Climate change is a health issue for YOU!
When Martha and the Vandellas released “Heat Wave” on July 9, 1963, it took the world by storm. Fifty- three years later, as heat waves blister the planet and world- record-busting temperatures have been recorded in nine of the past 10 years, they’re creating serious health challenges for millions of you. The American College ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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How to Deliver the Most Important Public Health Treaty of the Century
According to the recently published 2015 Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change, the effects of global warming are set to undermine much of the global public health gains from the past century.1 But the message of the Lancet Commission is also hopeful, highlighting the leadership role that health professionals can play in ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate change extends Lyme tick’s life span
While I advocate mandating extensive health coverage for those afflicted with Lyme disease, I also want to acknowledge one of the main reasons Lyme disease has become such a threatening issue on Cape Cod (“Time ticking on legislating treatment,” July 19, Page 1). The reason is climate change.Temperatures are rising, giving way to ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Letter: Stay engaged on climate change
My family and I recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for the Moms Clean Air Force “Play-In” for Climate Action.In the shadows of the U.S. Capitol, we listened to music, played with other children and heard from inspirational speakers calling for action on climate change.The trip was particularly special because we were joined ...