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New Resource: Health, Climate, and Older Adults

WEBThere’s no disputing the earth’s climate is warming. The eight warmest years in the historical record have occurred since 2014. Over the next 25 years, scientists predict …

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The Aging & Climate Change Clearinghouse

WEBHowever, scant attention has been paid to the relationship between the environmental crisis and a second trend of critical importance in contemporary society: the enormous growth …

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Benefits Of Environmental Activism For Older Adults

WEBEngagement with others in the climate movement, given my age – I'm 74 – is actually is good for my health. I'm not exactly sure why, but it energizes me and keeps me on my …

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Climate Change 101

WEBOver the next century, global climate change is expected to impact billions of people through: Increased flooding as sea levels rise. Increase exposure to extreme heat …

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How Well Do Older Adults Cope with Heat Waves

WEBHow Well Do Older Adults Cope with Heat Waves? The summer of 2023 marked some of the hottest days in history across the globe. Temperatures reached 100 degrees …

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New Evidence: Climate Change and Neurological Disease

WEBIt is well documented that climate change is altering our planet. The latest evidence also shows climate change is beginning to affect human health.

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Advisory Committee

WEBThe ACCC Advisory Committee is comprised of researchers across the fields of gerontology and climate change. They provide advice on research topics and practices, guide the …

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Intergenerational Approaches to Climate Action

WEBClimate justice is conceived as the intertemporal climate equity and equality exchange amongst generations. Sustainability—intended as the interplay amongst the economy, …

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Save the Date: Webinar on Climate and Health

WEBThe National Institute on Aging is hosting a series of webinars this spring and summer that will explore the science surrounding the health impacts of climate change and discuss …

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Researcher Profile: Danielle Arigoni

WEBAlthough Urban Planner Danielle Arigoni has focused on intersection of aging, housing, and climate change for years, there is one statistic that compelled her to do something more …

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Is Environmental Volunteering Good For You

WEBA sizeable and growing body of evidence demonstrates that environmental volunteering is also good for the volunteers themselves. A longitudinal study of adults …

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Older Adults' Vulnerability to Climate Change

WEBAbout 80% of older adults have at least one chronic condition that makes them more vulnerable than healthy people during a disaster. These chronic conditions – combined …

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Intersection of Aging Population & Climate Change

WEBOlder adults make up 13% of the U.S. population, but are projected to account for 20% by 2040. Coinciding with this demographic shift, the rate of climate change is accelerating, …

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Research Affiliates

WEBHealth Research Scientist, Co-Director Qualitative Core, Communications Director, Denver-Seattle Center of Innovation for Veteran-Centered and Value-Driven Care, U.S. …

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Why Get Involved With Environmental Work

WEBA growing movement of people in their 60s, 70s, and 80s are choosing to become environmental volunteers, working to create a sustainable society and conserve our …

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Dr. Arnab Ghosh: Urban Greening to Improve Health

WEBDr. Arnab Ghosh addresses heat-related illness. Throughout his medical career, Dr. Arnab Ghosh has treated patients affected by a wide variety of climate …

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Older Adults’ Perceptions of Climate Change

WEBEconomic theory as well as empirical research suggest that elderly people prefer public spending on policies yielding short-term benefits. This might be bad news for policies …

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