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The Global Health Benefits of Going Net Zero

WebFossil fuel combustion produces greenhouse gases that heat the planet, but it also emits air pollutants that harm human health. Fine particulate matter and ozone, for example, have been linked to

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Quantifying the Health Benefits of a U.S. Clean Energy Transition

WebEnergy-related emissions in the electric power, transportation, building, and industry sectors take a direct toll on human health in the form of air pollution.Fine …

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Is Living Near a Farm Bad for Your Health

WebObviously, farmers are exposed to much higher exposure levels, and contact with farm animals is a major risk factor for carrying antibiotic resistant bacteria. Long …

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Health Costs from Climate Soar To $820 Billion

WebOn average, $820 billion comes to $2,500 per American per year. “In terms of financial costs related to health problems, illnesses, and injuries and premature …

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The Health and Climate Benefits of Reducing Air Pollution

WebThe study shows that the benefits of SLCF mitigation vary by sector: for example, a 50% emission reduction in the energy sector had the largest impact on …

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Alaska Spotlights Its Health Risks from Climate Change

WebWith regard to health specifically, the state’s leaders publicly acknowledge the threats of climate change and have committed to taking action against them, even in …

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The Importance of Springs and Why Humanity Needs to Protect …

WebOver-pumping of groundwater mostly occurs to supply irrigation water, but also for mining, oil and gas extraction. Major pollutants that damage springs include …

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Using Satellite Data to Map Air Pollution and Improve Health

WebNASA scientists will be teaming up with epidemiologists in the agency’s first health-focused mission. With satellite data, they’ll find out how air pollution affects …

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The Climate and Health Impacts of Gasoline and Diesel Emissions

WebNew research tallies the effects of gas- and diesel-burning vehicle emissions on the climate, as well as on human health. Together, the emissions cause more than …

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Putting a Price on the Costs of Climate Related Health Impacts

WebIn total, those 10 climate-sensitive events during 2012 led to an estimated 917 deaths, 20,568 hospitalizations, 17,785 emergency department visits, and nearly $10 …

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The Mental Toll of Climate Change

WebA growing body of research links the impacts of climate change to adverse mental health outcomes, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder …

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OneHealth, Climate Change, and Infectious Microbes

WebEditors’ Vox is a blog from AGU’s Publications Department.. OneHealth focuses on the interconnectedness of human and animal health, and the environment in …

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Aspiring Toward Healthy Cities in China

WebAccording to the Chinese National Social Yearbook, three-quarters of the national total is spent in urban areas; a total of 2.6 trillion yuan (US $439.4 billion) in …

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The Emotional Toll of Climate Change on Science Professionals

WebThe combined physical and mental tolls of climate change may cause Earth science professionals to experience burnout or exhaustion, which has been proven to …

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Lakes Worldwide Need a Checkup

WebSource: Earth’s Future Like humans, lakes are living systems that can suffer from a number of health issues, including circulatory and respiratory problems, …

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Solid-Fuel Use Puts Human Health at Risk

WebFine particles—known as PM 2.5 since they are, at most, 2.5 micrometers in diameter—are able to travel deep into the lungs. With long-term exposure, they can lead …

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Exploring the Widespread Impacts of Ongoing Nitrogen Pollution

WebNitrogen is an essential component of the building blocks of life (DNA, RNA, and proteins) and exists in many different forms in the environment. It transforms and …

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Groundwater Contamination in Karst Regions Affects Human Health

WebThe reliance on groundwater for drinking supplies in karst regions creates potential for public health effects. The nonprofit Karst Waters Institute held an …

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More Gas Wells Linked to More Symptoms in Pennsylvania Residents

WebSore throat, burning eyes, headaches—these are just a few of the health problems reported by people living near oil and gas operations in southwestern …

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As the Caspian Sea Recedes, Tectonics May Help Shape Its Coastline

WebEarth’s largest inland body of water, the Caspian Sea, has been rapidly shrinking for the past 30 years because of a warmer, drier climate and increasing water …

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Fire as Medicine: Learning from Native American Fire Stewardship

WebFor Native Americans, living with fire has been a way of life. “For us, fire is sacred,” Galvan said, “and it is important to recognize that it has many benefits.”. Native …

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