Tag: climate change

Climate Change Taking Toll on Workers’ Health – Report

April 25, 2024
Climate Change Taking Toll on Workers' Health - Report

The International Labour Organization (ILO) released a report highlighting the significant health risks climate change poses to workers worldwide. More than 70% of the global workforce, about 2.4 billion people, are expected to face health hazards related to climate change, […]

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Health Crisis Looms amid Push for Fossil Fuel Phase-Out to Save Millions

December 27, 2023
Air pollution

The call to action at COP28 in Dubai emphasised the need to prioritize public health in the fight against climate change by reducing fossil fuel use. Over 120 nations committed to enhancing climate finance for health-related issues, yet surprisingly, the […]

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Mothers and Children at Risk from Climate Change; UN Calls for Action

November 23, 2023
Mothers and Children at Risk from Climate Change; UN Calls for Action

UN agencies have highlighted a significant reality: the impact of climate change on the well-being of pregnant women and children has been grievously overlooked and underreported. This emphasis precedes the United Nations (UN) climate change conference (COP28) scheduled to commence […]

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The impact of climate change on mental health

September 15, 2023
The impact of climate change on mental health

By Mohani Niza The consequences of  climate change go further than rising temperatures and other extreme weather events. It affects people’s mental health too. The gradual but persistent transformation of our planet is causing a heavy psychological price, with individuals […]

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Deadly fungus: a growing global health threat – is climate change to blame?

March 24, 2023
Deadly fungus: a growing global health threat

Candida auris, also known as C. Auris, is a new kind of drug-resistant fungus that was first discovered in a human ear in 2009. According to the CDC, it is currently regarded as an emerging pathogen that poses a significant […]

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