Tag: Health
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Global Rise of Wildfires: A Climate-Driven Crisis
Wildfires, once seasonal and largely confined to specific ecosystems, are now intensifying into year-round disasters across many parts of the world. Fueled by rising global temperatures, prolonged droughts and erratic weather patterns, wildfires are becoming more frequent, more destructive and more unpredictable. Climate change is reshaping the conditions that support…
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Growing Threat of Heatwaves in a Warming World
Heatwaves are rapidly becoming one of the most visible and deadly consequences of climate change. Defined as prolonged periods of unusually high temperatures, they are increasing in frequency, duration and intensity across much of the world. As the planet continues to warm due to the buildup of greenhouse gases in…
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Air Pollution: A Silent Threat to Health, Climate and Life on Earth
Air pollution is one of the most widespread and pressing environmental challenges of our time, with deep connections to both climate change and public health. It is caused by the release of harmful substances into the atmosphere, including particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and ground-level ozone. These…
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