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Protecting Lives in a Warming World: Health Takes Centre Stage at COP30

The ongoing COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil, has underscored the paramount importance of integrating health strategies into climate action. As global temperatures rise and extreme weather events become increasingly common, public health systems are facing unprecedented challenges. This week, the United Nations and participating countries launched a blueprint to ensure that health systems worldwide […]

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Only 2 in 10 Communities Are Prepared for Fire Smoke

It’s a dry spring morning in northern Australia. A nurse in a small rural clinic notices an increase in patients presenting with wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. The nearest bushfire is hundreds of kilometers away, yet the smoke has settled thick over town. What feels like just another smoky day has life-and-death consequences. […]

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How Wildfire Smoke’s Public Health Impact is Escalating

Wildfires, long regarded as a seasonal inconvenience, are now emerging as a significant public health crisis, exacerbated by climate change. As wildfires increase in frequency and intensity, their smoke is becoming a lingering threat to human health, contributing to a wide range of diseases and safety challenges. The Invisible Killer: Understanding Wildfire Smoke Wildfire smoke […]

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Global Chikungunya Virus Surge

Chikungunya virus cases have been rising markedly in various parts of the world. This mosquito-borne illness, which can cause debilitating joint pain, is showing alarming trends, particularly in Asia and Europe. In this blog post, we look at the factors driving this surge, its implications for global public health, and the strategies being devised to […]

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Heat Deaths Rise 15% When You Count the Right People

Public health experts know that heat kills. But what if the way we measure heat is hiding just how deadly it really is, especially in the world’s hottest regions? A new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives reveals that the traditional methods used to estimate temperature—like relying on airport weather stations—may significantly underestimate heat-related deaths […]

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The Rise of Heat-Related Illnesses and the Changing Climate

Amidst the escalating impacts of climate change, public health officials are raising alarms over a concerning rise in heat-related illnesses. Recent reports have highlighted the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves, particularly affecting urban populations worldwide. The Science Behind Heat Waves Heat waves are prolonged periods of excessive heat, often combined with high humidity. These […]

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New Study Finds 51% Higher Risk of Suicide with Rising Heat

What if the deadliest consequence of climate change wasn’t heatstroke or flooding, but a silent surge in suicide and anxiety? A new systematic review and meta-analysis dives deep into a grim reality: rising temperatures, polluted air, and desertification aren’t just hurting our lungs or crops—they’re quietly unraveling our mental health. And the risks aren’t equally […]

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Building Smarter Cities with AI and Low-Carbon Materials: A Blueprint for Public Health and Sustainability

Imagine walking through a city where the buildings breathe cleaner air, energy flows efficiently, and healthcare feels tailored just for you. This isn’t a sci-fi dream—it’s a vision rooted in emerging technologies that combine artificial intelligence (AI), low-carbon building materials, and smart city design. Recent research reveals that these innovations can revolutionize how we live, […]

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Climate Change and Its Impact on Health in Humanitarian Settings

Climate change, a challenge of our times, is not just about rising temperatures and extreme weather; it’s increasingly becoming a humanitarian and health crisis. The article Impacts of climate change on human health in humanitarian settings: Evidence gaps and future research needs provides a critical exploration of this issue. Climate Change: A Burden on Human […]

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Insects on Our Plates: The Future of Sustainable Food Systems

In a world grappling with food insecurity, climate change, and rapid population growth, traditional food sources are under immense pressure. The Global Atlas of Edible Insects: Analysis of Diversity and Commonality Contributing to Food Systems and Sustainability provides invaluable insights into how edible insects can revolutionize our food systems and offers solutions to some of […]

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The Impact of Extreme Weather on Food Retail Environments: A Critical Analysis

The recent article Food retail environments, extreme weather, and their overlap: Exploratory analysis and recommendations for U.S. food policy by Scharadin, Zanocco, and Chistolini (2023), published in PLoS ONE, opens an insightful dialogue on the intersection of extreme weather events and food retail environments (FRE) in the United States. This article is pivotal in understanding […]

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