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Climate crisis: Over 200 health journals urge world leaders to tackle “catastrophic harm”

Jacqui Wise

2021BMJ38 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Climate crisis: Over 200 health journals urge world leaders to tackle "catastrophic harm" Jacqui WiseMore than 200 health journals have called on governments to take emergency action to tackle the "catastrophic harm to health" from climate change.A joint editorial says that while recent targets to reduce emissions and conserve biodiversity are welcome, they are not enough and need to be matched with credible short and longer term plans.

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HarmPolitical sciencePsychologyLawClimate Change and Health ImpactsHealth and Conflict StudiesHealthcare cost, quality, practices
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