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20 Apr 2018 |
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Mining Coal, Mounting Costs: The Life Cycle Consequences of Coal
Energy is essential to our daily lives, and for the past century and a half we have depended on fossil fuels to produce it. But, from extraction to combustion, coal, oil and natural gas have multiple health, environmental and economic impacts that are proving costly for society. We estimate that the life cycle impacts of […]
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Toolkit 2016
Resources to help reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in your practice. Physicians can play a substantial role in addressing climate change by advocating for climate change adaptation and mitigation policies and educating themselves about climate change and how it affects public and individual health, and the potential ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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State of the Air 2016
The “State of the Air 2016” found con nued improvement in air quality in 2012–2014, showing lower levels of year-round par cle pollu on and ozone. S ll, more than half of all Americans—166 million people—live in coun es where they are exposed to unhealthful levels of these pollutants. The “State of the Air 2016” […]
20 Apr 2018 |
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Creating and Mapping an Urban Heat Island Index for California
In order to further evaluate the factors that can influence thermal environmental stresses, a characterization of how urban areas affect local microclimates, air temperature in particular, is necessary. To assist the CalEPA in evaluating the thermal impacts of urban areas in California, this study characterizes the urban heat island ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Urban Heat Island Index for California
Large urban areas often experience higher temperatures, greater pollution, and more negative health impacts during hot summer months, when compared to more rural communities. This phenomenon is known as the urban heat island. Heat islands are created by a combination of heat-absorptive surfaces (such as dark pavement and roofing), ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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When Every Drop Counts: Protecting Public Health During Drought Conditions—A Guide for Public Health Professionals
This document provides an overview of basic drought- and water-related information and principles, as well as numerous drought-related public health effects.This document also contains information regarding drought preparation and response. Those which should be conducted before, and in the early stages, and those relevant to late ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Human Health: Impacts, Adaptation, and Co-Benefits
The health of human populations is sensitive to shifts in weather patterns and other aspects of climate change (very high confidence). These effects occur directly, due to changes in temperature and precipitation and occurrence of heat waves, floods, droughts, and fires. Indirectly, health may be damaged by ecological disruptions ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Fifth Assessment Report (AR5)
Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis; Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability; Climate Change 2014: Mitigation of Climate Change; Climate Change 2014: Synthesis Report.Includes Summary for Policymakers and a presentation of key findings.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Boosting the Benefits: Improving Air Quality and Health by Reducing Global Warming Pollution in California
The California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) provides a significant opportunity to improve air quality and public health in the state. Our new analysis shows that many strategies for combating global warming will reduce air pollution, which lowers health risks. In fact, measures being considered for implementation under AB 32 ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Fever Pitch: Mosquito-Borne Dengue Fever Threat Spreading in the Americas
New NRDC analysis finds that two types of mosquitoes capable of transmitting dengue fever can now be found across at least 28 states. As temperatures rise, the potential for transmission of this dangerous disease may increase in vulnerable parts of the United States as warmer temperatures and changing rainfall conditions expand both ...