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Why Is Climate Change a Public Health Issue?
As rising global temperatures disrupt the interconnected systems in our environment, we are vulnerable to catastrophic conditions. Extreme heat, severe storms, air pollution, wildfires and the spread of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases threaten the physical and mental health of all communities.
APHA focuses on protecting populations who are disproportionately affected, including people living with disabilities and chronic illnesses, communities of color, people experiencing homelessness and outdoor workers. Learn more:
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Op-ed: What makes a 'good fire'? Public health’s role in wildfire management
Public health needs to play a larger role in wildfire management to safeguard the health of communities and our forests.
Q&A with NAACP: Addressing the growing environmental harms of AI data centers
Abre’ Conner, JD, director of the NAACP Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, spoke to The Nation’s Health about the health harms of AI data centers and how public health professionals can work to protect communities from harm.
