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20 Apr 2018 |
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The Psychological Effects of Global Warming on the United States: And Why the U.S. Mental Health Care System Is Not Adequately Prepared
This report aims both to fill in the gap in our awareness of the psychological impacts of climate change, and by exposing the emotional side of the issue, to find the place in our hearts that mobilizes us to fly into action, forewarned, determined, relentless. It also is a call for professionals in the mental […]
20 Apr 2018 |
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Campaigns II: Recent Learnings from Other Social Movements
We look at recent successful social campaigns in America. From strategy to message, visuals, and outreach, what each of these case studies has in common is this: the campaigns they profiled were victorious. Marriage equality is now triumphing across America. Marijuana is being legalized in several states. And, despite challenging ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Public Health, Energy & Climate Change: A Survey of Maryland Residents, summer 2013.
This report presents the results of a survey on Maryland attitudes towards public health, energy, and climate change. It is the first comprehensive survey of Maryland residents to find our what they think about the public health impacts of climate change.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Oil: A life cycle analysis of its health and environmental impacts
This report presents a brief discussion of the technical aspects of exploration, drilling, and extraction. It then addresses the physical disruption, chemical pollution and biological harm to surrounding communities, including the human health consequences from fires, blowouts, and spills. Finally case studies will be presented ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Indicators of the Potential Effects of Climate Change on Public Health: Michigan Results, 2011. A Pilot of the Suite of Indicators Proposed by the Climate Change Working Group of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
This report describes the twent-three climate change indicators calculated for Michigan, as well as comments on their potential utility, limitations, and suggestions for improvement.
20 Apr 2018 |
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The Urban Heat Island Effect in Windsor, ON: An Assessment of Vulnerability and Mitigation Strategies
This report discusses the urban heat island effect, its causes and impacts, vulnerable populations, adaptation and mitigation measures, as well as maps the urban heat island effect and vulnerability in windsor, ON.
20 Apr 2018 |
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The Psychology of Climate Change Communication: A guide for Scientists, Journalists, Educators, Political Aides, and the Interested Public
CRED research shows that, in order for climate science information to be fully absorbed by audiences, it must be actively communicated with appropriate language, metaphor, and analogy; combined with narrative storytelling; made vivid through visual imagery and experiential scenarios; balanced with scientific information; and ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Banking on Green: A Look at How Green Infrastructre Can Save Municipalities Money and Provide Economic Benefits Community-wide
The impacts of stormwater pollution and the need to provide stormwater prevention, management, and treatment all create costs for communities and their residents. These costs can often be offset or reduced by making different choices about how we build communities and infrastructure. By incorporating “green infrastructure” ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change and the Public’s Health: The Coming Crisis for the U.S. Gulf Coast
This paper reviews the scientific consensus as to how climate change will affect human health on a global scale and describes the limited, emerging research findings concerning climate change health impacts along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Through myriad pathways, climate change is likely to make the Gulf Coast less hospitable and more ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Cooling the Planet, Clearing the Air: Climate Policy, Carbon Pricing, and Co-Benefits
Policies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions can yield substantial co-benefits via reduced emissions of co-pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and air toxics. Valuation studies suggest that these benefits may be comparable in magnitude to the value of reduced carbon emissions. However, co-pollutant intensity (the ...