Climate change has many consequences, including a negative impact on mental health. This impact is often overlooked because mental health issues often remain hidden inside us. These issues can for example result
One of the most significant challenges and health risks in today’s world is climate change. With the demand for energy, fossil fuels are burned continuously releasing masses amounts of greenhouse gasses including carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide that directly impact the atmosphere and cau...
"We're finding that we have increasing numbers of children born already in a weakened state from heat and air pollution. That's a totally different story than thinking about climate change as the cause of hurricanes over Florida. … It's a much more pervasive and ongoing impact." In the ...
industry has a unique opportunity—and responsibility—to lead the way in creating a more sustainable, resilient future. By focusing on upstream, preventative solutions that address both human and planetary health, we can unlock new sources of value while making a profound positive impact on the ...
But few Americans are aware of the impact climate change has on health, according to the report. Only about a third of Americans can name a specific wayclimate change affects people's health, according to the report. In the report, the researchers identified the specific health effects from ...
Citation2020), across the globe the impacts of climate change will not be felt equally. Healthcare systems in developing countries must suffer the burden of a climate crisis generated almost entirely by economies in the Global North, without the safety-net of secure healthcare infrastructure. ...
The profound impact of climate change on the emotional and psychological wellbeing of youth is becoming increasingly evident. Climate cafés are emerging as venues where youth can gather to discuss their thoughts and feelings about the climate crisis. This study explored youth experiences at climate ...
several years, we've exceeded the previous record for the hottest year in recorded history. It's past the point where we can talk about climate change only as an issue that will impact future generations because we're beginning to feel some of the severe effects of the climate crisis now....
damaging to an individual for their ability to go to work if they are having heart issues or they’re having asthma attacks or they can’t breathe. We’re seeing rises in maternal and child mortality from climate change, and we’re seeing an already under-diagnosed mental health crisis...
Dr. Jyoti Mishra personally knows how much stress can come with a wildfire. The associatedirectorof the UC Climate Change and Mental Health Council and associate professor of psychiatry works at the University of California, San Diego. Her city isn’t currently experiencingwildfires, but her LA-b...