Tag: health
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How Climate Change Affects Human Health
Climate change affects human health in many different ways. One obvious one is high heat, since it could lead to heat related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. This is especially true for people that are more vulnerable, such as older adults, children, and people with certain medical conditions. This is especially true for…
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The Role of Urban Heat Islands in Climate Change
In this article, we are going to talk about what urban heat islands are and how they contribute to climate change. You might be wondering what an urban heat island (UHI) is. A UHI is the phenomenon where a city is much hotter than nearby rural areas. There are many reasons why these exist. The…