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How will global warming harm human health and well-being

WEBThe major public health organizations of the world have said that climate change is a critical public health problem. According to the U.S. National Institute of …

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Health U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

WEBHealth. Climate change is harming physical, mental, spiritual, and community health through the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme events, higher incidences of …

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May 2024 ENSO update: we’re 10! NOAA Climate.gov

WEBEl Niño weakened substantially over the past month, and we think a transition to neutral conditions is imminent. There’s a 69% chance that La Niña will develop by …

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Extreme Heat U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

WEBExtreme heat events are one of the leading weather-related causes of death in the United States—from 1999 through 2009, extreme heat exposure caused more than 7,800 …

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Climate Change and Children’s Health and Well-Being in the …

WEBOur climate is changing, and the health and well-being of children will continue to be affected in many ways. Children are uniquely vulnerable to climate …

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ENSO and your health: how the 2015-16 El Niño led to early …

WEBWe’ve talked a lot about how ENSO impacts weather and climate around the world on this blog, but did you know that ENSO also could affect your health? In …

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Climate and Health U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

WEBClimate change is an important and emerging threat to public health. In the U.S. Caribbean, the impacts of climate change include reductions in the quality and quantity of water, …

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Building Health Care Sector Resilience U.S. Climate Resilience …

WEBHealth care organizations play a key role in community resilience. Climate change, by increasing the intensity and frequency of some extreme weather events, is creating …

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Changing Ecosystems and Infectious Diseases U.S. Climate …

WEBChanging Ecosystems and Infectious Diseases. Because climate change is an important environmental influence on ecosystems in the United States, different regions of the …

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The future of coral restoration in the Florida Keys after …

WEBUnder Mission: Iconic Reefs’ restoration approach, the primary focus of initial efforts has been to restore elkhorn and staghorn corals because they grow relatively fast …

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GeoHEALTH Platform U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

WEBGeoHEALTH Platform. This online app includes information from federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the National Oceanic and …

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Food- and Water-Related Threats U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

WEBHealth. Food- and Water-Related Threats. Across the United States, tens of millions of episodes of foodborne and waterborne illness occur every year, 1, 2 and more than …

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CDC Heat & Health Tracker U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

WEBThe CDC Heat & Health Tracker provides local heat and health information so communities can better prepare for and respond to extreme heat events. Extreme heat can lead to …

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Element 1: Climate Risks and Community Vulnerabilities Assessment

WEBTasks for Element 1: Maintain up-to-date data on climate hazards and community climate and health vulnerabilities, and use hazard vulnerability analyses to inform health …

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Impact of Climate Change on Human Health

WEBImpact of Climate Change on Human Health. The chart depicts the many different ways climate change impacts health. What do they have in common? Their negative health …

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Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE) Framework

WEBFive sequential steps comprise the BRACE framework: Step 1: Anticipate Climate Impacts and Assessing Vulnerabilities. Step 2: Project the Disease Burden. Step 3: Assess …

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Heat Illness Prevention Training Guide

WEBTools. Heat Illness Prevention Training Guide. This training guide from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) helps employers plan how to prevent heat …

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A Stronger, More Resilient New York U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

WEBA Stronger, More Resilient New York. PlaNYC is a long-term sustainability plan based on the latest climate science. This report includes ideas on how to rebuild the communities …

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Energy Consumption U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

WEBThe energy saved during warmer winters is not expected to offset increases in consumption during hotter summers. Therefore, most regions can expect a net increase in energy …

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Primary Protection: Enhancing Health Care Resilience for a …

WEBPART 2 Primary Protection: Enhancing Health Care Resilience for a Changing Climate 15. CASE STUDY: Miami Children’s Hospital, Miami, Florida. The 268-bed Miami Children’s …

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Recognizing, Preventing, and Treating Heat-Related Illness

WEBTools. Recognizing, Preventing, and Treating Heat-Related Illness. Heat waves are projected to increase in frequency, intensity, and duration, posing increasing danger to …

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Training Courses U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

WEBThe training courses here can help you acquire the tools, skills, and knowledge you need to manage your climate-related risks and opportunities. All courses are free of charge, and …

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CLIMATE RISKS AND COMMUNITY VULNERABILITIES …

WEB3. Under the Weather: Environmental Extremes and Health Care Delivery. American Meteorological Society Policy Program (October 2010) This report spotlights severe …

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