Managing climate change risks is imperative for human health
Kristie L. Ebi
Abstract
In 2021, extreme weather and climate events caused preventable injuries, illnesses and deaths. A clear imperative exists to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the sustainability and climate resilience of health systems. Countries and communities must implement strategies to mitigate climate change and invest in health systems to protect their populations.
Topics & Concepts
Climate changeMedicineGreenhouse gasSustainabilityExtreme weatherHuman healthResilience (materials science)Environmental resource managementEnvironmental planningNatural resource economicsEnvironmental healthEnvironmental scienceEcologyBiologyPhysicsThermodynamicsEconomicsClimate Change and Health ImpactsAir Quality and Health ImpactsGlobal Health Care Issues