Description
- Print length: 244 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Mit Pr
- Publication date: 11 August 2017
- Dimensions: 22.1 x 14.22 x 1.52 cm
- ISBN-10: 0262534487
- ISBN-13: 978-0262534482
Availability: In Stock
HEAT ADVISORY: PROTECTING HEALTH ON A WARMING PLANET (THE )
SKU: 9780262534482
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Explore the critical link between climate change and human health in ‘Heat Advisory: Protecting Health on a Warming Planet’ by Alan Lockwood. This essential read from The Bookish Owl delves into how global warming directly impacts our well-being, from the dangers of heat waves and extreme weather events to the rise of infectious diseases like malaria and Zika. Physician Alan Lockwood meticulously details the medical consequences of a changing climate, drawing on extensive scientific and medical research. Discover how disrupted ecosystems affect our food supply, leading to undernutrition, and even how warmer weather can correlate with increased violence. Learn about vital adaptation strategies and the urgent need for preventive measures, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the health implications of our warming planet.
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