Tag: climate health
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Uncovering the Long-Term Health Impacts of Los Angeles Wildfires
Overview: Why long-term health effects are a concern When wildfires scorch large parts of a region, the immediate dangers often grab headlines. Yet the most enduring risks lie in the long-term health effects that can spread far beyond the fire’s edge. In Los Angeles, a city accustomed to air quality challenges, the 2023–2024 wildfire season…
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Lahore’s Smog Season: A Gen Z Doctor’s Fight for Climate Action
Polluted Dawn, Purposeful Action In Lahore, where the city’s skyline is often masked by a gray veil, Dr. Farah Waseem begins her day with a routine that doubles as a call to action. The moment she steps outside, the air tastes dusty and burnt. Her throat tightens, her eyes itch, and a dry cough becomes…
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Climate Change: A Public Health Imperative for Africa
Climate Change and Africa’s Health: The Urgent Link As global negotiators gather for COP30, a clear message emerges from Africa: climate change is not just an environmental issue, but a pressing public health crisis that threatens years of health progress and livelihoods across developing nations. The continent already bears a disproportionate burden of heat-related illness,…
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Canadian research shaping a healthier future on Earth and in space
Introduction: Canada’s research mission for a healthier future From laboratories on Earth to missions in space, Canadian research is expanding the frontiers of health, well-being, and resilience. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has long championed scientific excellence, not only to explore the cosmos but to translate discoveries into tangible benefits for Canadians and global communities.…
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Future Perfect 25: Six activists and organizers tackling the trust deficit in global health
Rethinking trust at the heart of global health As the world grapples with a warming planet, antibiotic resistance, and escalating health inequities, a quiet but potent obstacle looms larger than any single disease: trust. The 2025 Future Perfect 25 highlights six activists and organizers who are trying to repair the trust deficit that undermines funding,…
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COP30 Spotlight: Health as the Frontline of the Climate Crisis and a $300 Million Push for Solutions
COP30 Elevates Health as a Core Climate Priority As COP30 unfolds, a defining thread has emerged: the climate crisis is a health crisis. A joint special report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Brazilian government paints a sobering picture of how rising temperatures, extreme weather, and environmental degradation threaten global health systems. The…