Gender Dimensions of Human Health and Climate Change
Gender Dimensions of Human Health and Climate Change Reading A reading by the World Health Organization titled ‘Gender, Climate Change and Health’ that discusses the gender dimensions of human health and climate change. Using specific climatic events such as heatwaves and flooding, the reading discusses some direct and indirect health issues that impact men and […]
Climate Solutions for Health and Education Sector
Climate Solutions for Health and Education Sector Reading A short reading from ‘Project Drawdown’ that discusses climate solutions for the Health and Education Sector. It explains how the connection between climate and social systems can offer profound insights into climate solutions. It also explains the importance of social factors such as family planning, population control, […]
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 […]
Human Health, Vector-Borne Diseases, and Climate Change
Human Health, Vector-Borne Diseases, and Climate Change Video This video gives an overview of Climate and Health, and especially about the vector-borne diseases. /p> /p> About Tool Tool Name Human Health, Vector-Borne Diseases, and Climate Change Discipline Biology Topic(s) in Discipline Human Health, Vector-Borne Diseases Climate Topic Climate and Health Type of tool Video Grade […]
Climate Change and Human Health- Analysis and Policies
Climate Change and Human Health- Analysis and Policies Game A computer-based game to understand the impact of climate change on health and to determine actions/policies for preventing the spread of diseases. Students will play a game to identify diseases from their symptoms, learn about the impact of climate change on health, and choose actions or […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Adaptation and Mitigation
Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Teaching Module A teaching module titled ‘Adaptation and Mitigation’ from the e-learning course titled ‘Earth in the Future’ developed by Timothy Bralower and David Bice, The Pennsylvania State University. This module discusses the various mitigation and adaptation strategies and discusses what can be done about climate change. This topic is listed […]
Black Carbon and Human Health
Black Carbon and Human Health Classroom/Laboratory Activity A classroom activity that discusses the impacts of black carbon emissions on human health. This activity by the Science Education Research Center at Carleton College (SERC Carleton) demonstrates how the burning of fossil fuels and biomass-based fuels results in black carbon emissions contribute to global warming, and impacts […]