Tag Archives: climate change

Understanding the Impact of Climate Shocks on Mental Health Climatic shocks and environmental changes are increasingly recognized as one of the most significant threats to human health in the 21st century. Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, tropical cyclones, heavy rainfall, floods, wildfires, and droughts, can have severe effects on both mental and physical well-being. Individuals living in impoverished areas …

A Landmark Ruling on Climate Change and Human Health Legal experts around the world are currently analyzing the implications of a groundbreaking advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding climate change. The ruling emphasizes that states have a responsibility to prevent significant environmental harm, marking a pivotal moment in international law. The court highlighted that nations …

The Impact of Climate Change on Sports Sports are no longer what they used to be. Season schedules have become more fluid, air quality has deteriorated, and extreme weather conditions are causing more disruptions than ever before. Whether you’re an athlete or a fan, the effects of these changes are impossible to ignore. Heatwaves are leading to the cancellation of …

Addressing Climate Change’s Health Impacts in Africa Climate change is increasingly becoming a critical public health challenge, particularly across the African continent. The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has taken significant steps to tackle this issue by launching a strategic framework aimed at mitigating the health impacts of climate change. This initiative underscores the urgent need …

Understanding Climate Change and the Role of the Paris Agreement Climate change refers to long-term shifts in weather patterns, primarily driven by human activities such as pollution and deforestation. These actions release greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere, which act like a blanket around the Earth, trapping heat and causing global warming. The impacts of climate change are non-excludable, meaning …