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20 Apr 2018 |
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Human health and the Rio Conventions: biological diversity, climate change and desertification
This discussion paper is the result of collaboration between the World Health Organization and the Secretariats of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. The report reviews the scientific evidence for the linkages ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change, Environmental Challenges and Vulnerable Communities: Assessing Legacies of the Past, Building Opportunities for the Future
This report draws from the previously described social vulnerability models and other resources to examine the effects of extreme weather events and climate-related challenges among vulnerable populations and highlighting opportunities for future focus. The intent of this research is to provide an inventory of available baseline data ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Maryland Heat Emergency Plan 2012 Version 1.0
The Maryland State Heat Emergency Plan guides Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s actions during an extreme heat event. This plan also provides guidance for local health departments to support them as they fulfill their roles.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Minnesota Healthy Planning: How-To Guide
The Minnesota Healthy Planning How-To Guide includes eight desired health goals to create a sustainable, healthy community and 20 built environment strategies for achieving those desired health goals. This How-To Guide is a set of recommendations, not requirements. Not all strategies are applicable to every setting. The suggested ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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The Human Health Effects of Rail Transport of Coal Through Multnomah County, Oregon: A Health Analysis and Recommendations for Further Action
This health analysis considers the potential impacts and human health consequences of three proposed coal export projects that could result in rail transport of coal through Multnomah County. The goals of this analysis are to: •Synthesize scientific knowledge about the human health impacts of coal transportation by rail •Identify ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Are We Ready? Report 2: Preparing for the Public Health Challenges of Climate Change
This report contains three parts. Part I compares LHD directors’ perceptions regarding climate change to the perceptions of American adults generally. Part II compares the perceptions of LHD directors in 2012 to those of LHD directors surveyed in 2008. Part III presents survey data in relation to three variables: respondent belief ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Adaptation Plan – City and County of Denver
In 2007, Denver unveiled its Climate Action Plan and set a greenhouse gas reduction goal to reduce emissions by 10 percent per capita below 1990 levels. Denver is on track to meet this goal and continues to be proactive in reducing city-wide per capita emissions. However, the planet is warming and the resulting effects have […]
20 Apr 2018 |
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Minnesota Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment 2014
The Minnesota Department of Health conducted a climate change vulnerability assessment to assess population vulnerabiliies by county based on retrospective data for estreme heat events, air pollution, vector-borne diseases, flooding, and drought. Includes a literature review of vulnerable populations and methodologies for conducting ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Heatwaves and Health: Guidance on Warning-System Development
Heat or hot weather that lasts for several days, often referred to as “a heatwave” can have a significant impact on society, including a rise in mortality and morbidity. Heatwaves also place an increased strain on infrastructure (power, water and transport). Clothes and food retailing, tourism and ecosystem services can also be ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Addressing Climate Change: Ideas for Youth Commissions
This second briefing paper addresses climate change. Included you will find background information, ideas for specific actions that youth commissions or councils can take to address climate change and a number of online and other resources where staff and youth can learn more about the issue.