Climate change is seriously threatening human health – CNN

Climate change is seriously threatening human health  CNN

Climate change poses a major threat to human health and is already having global impact by spreading infectious diseases and exacerbating mental health problems, experts warned Tuesday. It is well known that rising temperatures are triggering more extreme weather events around the world. But extreme heat and more frequent floods also increase the risk of diseases and injuries, according to 29 experts who form the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC). “Climate change is already contributing to the burden of disease and premature mortality. Without prompt and effective action,…

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