Plastic Pollution, A Growing Global Problem We all use it, and it seems none of us can live without it. Plastic is everywhere in our daily lives, seemingly impossible to avoid. However, with the problems associated with plastic pollution in our oceans and landfills growing ever worse, many people are...
The Health Impacts of Our Changing Climate A changing climate will have serious health impacts around the world. More frequent extreme weather events, longer droughts, worsening air quality, vector-borne diseases and food security issues are just some of the health risks that people in affected countries already face today. Health...
Understanding Earths Climate and Its Impact Earths climate is changing…and we’re to blame. Or at least, that’s what most of us humans believe. It’s easy to look at rising temperatures, melting ice sheets, and intensifying weather patterns as a sign that we need to do something fast. But what do...
The Unseen Impact of Climate Change on Global Health Climate change is challenging all of us to find new ways to meet, adapt and mitigate the impact it is having on our planet. The effects are huge and many of them are yet to be discovered and understood. One of...
Your Air Quality May Be Causing Serious Health Problems It might surprise you to learn that the air you breathe is killing you. Breathe in those particles coming from industrial plants and vehicle exhaust fumes and your risk of heart attack, stroke and cancer goes up. Poor air quality has...
Climate Change And Health How Will It Affect You? Climate change is already having a significant impact on people’s health. We are seeing more heat waves, which put a strain on our bodies. We are seeing longer allergy seasons, which cause more asthma attacks and other respiratory problems. We are...
Why Climate Change Is The Reason For Extreme Heatwaves When I think about my childhood, it’s hard to imagine that it was ever hot. The days when I would run around outside without a care in the world are long gone. Now, extreme heatwaves are becoming more and more common....
How Climate Change Is Affecting Human Health There are many effects of climate change on human health. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events. These all threaten the health of millions of people every year. No matter whether it be a direct health effect such as heat-related illness...
Global Air Pollution And Its Effects On Your Health Pollutants are substances introduced into the air, water, or land that harm human health or ecosystems. Pollutants can cause a variety of health problems including cancer, asthma attacks and even death. It seems to me that in our present world, we...