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Infectious Diseases In A Warming World
Infectious Diseases In A Warming World Reading A reading that explains the role of climate change in the spread of infectious diseases. This reading by the World Health Organization describes the various modes of transmission of viral diseases in humans, in animals, and between animals and humans. It further contains examples of how environmental changes […]
Climate Change, Infectious Disease and International Conflict
Climate Change, Infectious Disease and International Conflict Reading A reading that discusses the impact of climate change on health, security and international conflict. It discusses how climate change can cause the spread of vector-borne disease across geopolitical borders and thus lead to security issues and conflict. Students will learn about the interlinkages between climate change […]
Climate Change in Bangladesh: Impact on Infectious Diseases and Mental Health
Climate Change and Human Health in the United States
Climate Change and Human Health in the United States Reading This reading resource contains several modules and case studies on climate change and its impact on human health. Chapters (available for download or to read online ) include Temperature-related Death and Illness; Air Quality Impacts; Vector-Borne Diseases; Water-Related Illness; Food Safety; Mental Health and Well-Being […]
Malaria and Climate Change
Malaria and Climate Change Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom/laboratory activity to establish the potential link between the geographic distribution of malaria and increasing temperature caused by climate change. Students will use maps and temperature data sheets to determine the locations where malaria is known to occur and the temperature ranges in these locations. Further, they will […]
Climate Change and the Decline of Insect Population
Climate Change and the Decline of Insect Population Reading A short article that describes the decline of insect population due to climate change. This article by the Entomological Society of America focuses on the importance of insects in food webs and how climate change affects their distribution. Students will learn how a changing climate generally […]
Pandemics in a Changing World
Pandemics in a Changing World Reading A reading that describes the relationship between climate change and the occurrence of newly emerging infectious diseases like COVID-19. This reading by Daisy Dunne for Climate Brief discusses the rise in zoonotic diseases due to changes in habitats and closer interactions of humans and wild animals. It further highlights […]
Climate Change Impacts in Ethiopia
Climate Change Impacts in Ethiopia Overview As a High School or Undergraduate Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or Geography teacher, you can use this lesson plan to teach your students about climate change and global warming and specifically the impacts of climate change in Ethiopia. This lesson plan provides an introduction to climate change, causes, and […]
Climate Change Impacts in Egypt
Climate Change Impacts in Egypt Overview As a High School or Undergraduate Earth Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or Geography teacher, you can use this lesson plan to teach your students about climate change and global warming and specifically the impacts of climate change in Egypt. This lesson plan provides an introduction to climate change, causes, and […]