Is environmental health News credible?

The mission of EHP is to serve as a forum for the discussion of the interrelationships between the environment and human health by publishing in a balanced and objective manner the best peer-reviewed research and the most current and credible news in the field.

What is the good news about climate change?

While oil and gas prices are rising, clean energy has been picking up the slack at record levels. According to a new report published by global energy think tank Ember, the United States saw 20% of its energy production come from clean energy production for the first time ever in April.

What are the recent effects on climate?

Increased heat, drought and insect outbreaks, all linked to climate change, have increased wildfires. Declining water supplies, reduced agricultural yields, health impacts in cities due to heat, and flooding and erosion in coastal areas are additional concerns.

What are 4 environmental effects of climate change?

More frequent and intense drought, storms, heat waves, rising sea levels, melting glaciers and warming oceans can directly harm animals, destroy the places they live, and wreak havoc on people’s livelihoods and communities.

What are the environmental health problems that you see?

A number of specific environmental issues can impede human health and wellness. These issues include chemical pollution, air pollution, climate change, disease-causing microbes, lack of access to health care, poor infrastructure, and poor water quality.

Can we reverse climate change?

Yes. While we cannot stop global warming overnight, we can slow the rate and limit the amount of global warming by reducing human emissions of heat-trapping gases and soot (“black carbon”).

How does climate change impact health?

Climate change increases the risk of illness through increasing temperature, more frequent heavy rains and runoff, and the effects of storms. Health impacts may include gastrointestinal illness like diarrhea, effects on the body’s nervous and respiratory systems, or liver and kidney damage.

How does pollution affect climate change?

Air pollutants have a complex relationship with climate change. Some pollutants, such as black carbon and ozone, increase warming by trapping heat in the atmosphere, while others, such as sulfur dioxide forming light reflecting particles, have a cooling effect on the climate.