https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho en-us 2022-11-20 21:59:18 UTC 2022-11-21 01:53:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f333.png apakula2020 https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391729407 Climate change is understood as identified changes in patterns of weather and temperature. Changes to the climate are natural for the most part. However, human activities such as burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas, have induced more rapid changes in the climate. The burning of fossil fuels creates greenhouse gas emissions that confine the sun's heat and thus leading to higher temperatures. The World Health Organization suggests that between 2030 and 2050, climate change will bring on "an additional 250,000 deaths because of health conditions such as malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea and heat stress."]]> 2022-11-20 22:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391729407 apakula2020 https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391731612 Pol Vandenbroucke, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Pfizer’s Hospital Unit, states that "the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat impact the ways our bodies feel and function." We are interconnected with the Earth, and how we treat and care for the Earth's health influences human health. We have to acknowledge that the warming of the planet will burden everyone and especially those individuals who are more vulnerable. ]]> 2022-11-20 22:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391731612 apakula2020 https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391783282 The presence of a relationship between Earth and its humans is apparent, and paying attention to take actions we take contributes to the increased possibility of preventing excessively drastic changes. Dr. Vandenbroucke believes it is most necessary to focus on "longer-lasting ramifications of a warming planet and who will bear the brunt of the effects." What we often forget is that society will take a extreme toll because the less Earth can be there for us with its resources, we lose the ability to take care of ourselves. Vandenbroucke finds the natural world should pay attention to five environmental conditions likely adding to the number of health issues in the future.]]> 2022-11-21 00:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391783282 apakula2020 https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391802294 As temperatures move to desperate highs, animals become more susceptible to diseases and humans can witness an increase in sickness spread through insects like ticks and mosquitos. A condition such as malaria could increase, or in the case of several insects like a tick, they can now survive in more locations because winters are not as harsh. The number of cases treated each year could increase, and other vector-borne diseases will inevitably follow. In addition to this spread between insects, loss of natural habitat for wildlife causes harm to animals and leads to potential spread of disease]]> 2022-11-21 00:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391802294 apakula2020 https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391817581 Nature Climate Change writes in one of their publishings that "37% of warm-season heat-related deaths" related back to climate change and all over the world, people are dying at a higher rate. Many individuals will be in danger of facing a life threatening situation as a result of the intense heat. Some individuals affected individual those with cardiovascular issues, respiratory issues, and children.]]> 2022-11-21 01:07:20 UTC https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391817581 apakula2020 https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391821085 Drinking water is at risk for reasons such as flooding and severe stormy weather, which impacts the control of water treatment plants and our sewage systems. This can lead to more bacteria alive and flourishing in drinking water. ]]> 2022-11-21 01:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391821085 apakula2020 https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391830276 Overtime, more pollutants and other allergens have reduced the quality of the air we breathe. Vandenbroucke points out that this will lead to more people with pulmonary conditions, and these circumstances permanent impacts an individual's ability to enjoy life.]]> 2022-11-21 01:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391830276 apakula2020 https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391831152 With all these events taking place, as a whole we go through experiences that can be traumatic and leave a lasting transformation on our lives. Its very possible that everyone exhibits some sense of worry about what will happen to the planet and the people they care about. ]]> 2022-11-21 01:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391831152 apakula2020 https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391847262 It is in our hands to go about tackling impacts on climate change and it is important that we all find value in addressing the problem. There are simple steps that can be followed even including using the car to drive less or practicing sustainability, and these actions matter and contribute to a meaningful impact. Another step to take is preparation for extremity, as families should want to have plans for emergencies to make it through natural disasters. While there are many things for us to do, a healthier world certainly stems from big companies making efforts to reduce the greenhouse gasses they emit. Medical institutions and communities need to work together to combat sickness and work to prevent it before it takes place.]]> 2022-11-21 01:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391847262 apakula2020 https://padlet.com/apakula2020/eiz6r59fm6288bho/wish/2391862255
World Health Organization. (2022, October 17). Five Ways Climate Change Impacts Our Health - and What We Can Do About It. Pfizer. https://www.pfizer.com/news/articles/five_ways_climate_change_impacts_our_health_and_what_we_can_do_about_it

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