Climate Change and Health: Heat, Rain, Storms, and Fires

The video discusses the health challenges posed by climate change, including heat waves, storms, floods, and wildfires. It highlights the increase in extreme weather events and their impact on human health. The video also touches on the rising sea levels and the intensification of hurricanes. Despite the grim outlook, it offers hope by discussing mitigation strategies and the decrease in disaster-related deaths due to improved prediction and response tools.

What are some immediate dangers to human health caused by climate change?

How has the frequency of heat waves changed from the 1960s to now?

What percentage of recorded disasters between 1998 and 2017 were related to climate change?

Explain how global warming contributes to rising sea levels.

What factors contribute to the increased intensity of hurricanes due to climate change?

Discuss the health impacts of wildfires beyond immediate danger.

What measures can be taken to mitigate the health impacts of climate change?