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A Lancet study advocates for declaring climate change a global health emergency due to its significant impact on human health, including millions of heat-related deaths.
Background
The scientific community has increasingly highlighted climate change as a critical threat to public health. International bodies and national governments are grappling with policy responses to mitigate its effects and adapt to environmental shifts, impacting populations globally.
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Climate change declared a global health emergency
First report 2h agoLast update 2h agoResearchers advocate for declaring climate change a global health emergency to influence government policies and address its severe health consequences.
Climate Change Declared Global Health Emergency
First report 2h agoLast update 2h agoThe declaration necessitates urgent government policy changes to address the severe health impacts of climate change.
Climate crisis and record heat cause global health emergency
First report 3h agoLast update 3h agoThe climate crisis is a global health emergency causing hundreds of thousands of deaths annually.
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