Climate Change and Health: The Critical Nature of the Crisis

This chapter discusses the critical nature of the climate crisis as a health crisis, emphasizing the need for rapid solutions, resilience building, and mitigating the health sector's impact on climate change. It highlights the various ways in which changing climate is already affecting the health of populations worldwide, including an increase in disease, mental health issues, and disruptions in basic resources. The chapter also discusses the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, protecting vulnerable populations during extreme weather events, and advocating for addressing the root causes of climate change.