Extreme heat and air pollution are each individually responsible for a range of poor health outcomes. Learn more about the potential health effects of heat and air pollution, who is at risk, and some things you can do to lower your risk.
Learn the importance of communicating with individuals, communities, and populations about the public health problem of climate change.
Limiting global warming to 1.5 - 2.0◦ C: A necessary and unique role for health professionals. Limiting global warming to 1.5 - 2.0◦ C: A necessary and unique role for health professionals. Dr. Maibach will make the case that climate change and
In this session of the Climate Change and Health Series, Barbara Belanger, DNP, RN, CNOR, focuses on the Mass General Food to Energy Program and the link between food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
2023-3-15-climate-smart-health-care-new. 2023-3-15-climate-smart-health-care-new. Momentum for climate action in the health care sector is increasing rapidly. From national and international policies and commitments to bedside patient care decisions
This talk explores the impact of climate change on food access and nutrition and will discuss individual and policy-focused recommendations to address these intersecting threats to public health.
Training the Health Professional Workforce for 1.5 Degrees and Beyond. Training the Health Professional Workforce for 1.5 Degrees and Beyond. Health professionals occupy a critical position in the response to climate change. However, globally, few
Migration is increasing locally and globally due to climate change. This presentation offers an overview of climate migration patterns and address implications for people’s health.
2023-1-18-housing-climate-change-and-environmental-justice-new. 2023-1-18-housing-climate-change-and-environmental-justice-new. Housing is key to both climate mitigation and adaptation, but designing optimal interventions is challenging given the
Climate change is an urgent public health problem that impacts everyone, including at-risk populations. Factors and climate change impacts that contribute to health disparities are discussed in this Mass General Blum Center presentation.
