Climate Change
“Action on behalf of life transforms. Because the relationship between self and the world is reciprocal, it is not a question of first getting enlightened or saved and then acting. As we work to heal the earth, the earth heals us.”
-Robin Wall Kimmerer
Climate Change & COVID-19
Climate change has been on the forefront of news and scientific research for years. But how does environmnetal health relate to COVID-19 and our current events? Here, you will learn more information on the how core topics of climate change (biodiversity, deforestation, and urbanization) impact COVID-19. In addition, we explore the dangers of postponing climate change discussions and how inaction will increase the occurrence of future pandemics due to novel diseases.
Biodiversity
Overview of the relationship between biodiversity loss and infectious diseases
Learn more about biodiversity
Deforestation
Overview of the cause and effects of deforestation and how it is tethered to planetary health, human health, and COVID-19
Learn more about deforestation
Urbanization
Overview of the intersection between increasing urbanization trends, climate change, and COVID-19
Learn more about Urbanization
Postponing Talks
Overview of the need of climate change talks, climate change as a public health issue and the effects of COVID-19 on the future climate change initiatives
Learn more about postponing climate talks