Author: O. Watts, Staff Writer | ☀ Abstract – Global climate change is increasingly recognized as a determinant of human health and a source of risk to healthcare systems. Its health consequences extend beyond the direct physiological effects of rising temperatures. Changes in extreme heat, precipitation, drought, wildfire conditions, hydrology, sea level, ecosystems, and the…
Extreme Weather in 2024 Demonstrated the Growing Costs of Climate Change
Author: L. Hall, Staff Writer | ☀ The Costs of Climate ChangeThroughout 2024, communities around the world experienced destructive floods, severe heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and tropical cyclones. These events caused deaths, displaced residents, damaged infrastructure, and placed additional pressure on governments and emergency services. Although extreme weather has always occurred, the changing climate increasingly influences…