Severe Weather and Public Health Challenges

This chapter provides a critical update on extreme weather events affecting the U.S., including record rainfall and significant flooding in California, alongside a preview of severe weather impacting Thanksgiving travel. The discussion also delves into political developments, specifically President-elect Trump's rapid appointments and their implications for public health policies, particularly concerning fluoride in drinking water. Additionally, the chapter addresses a deadly listeria outbreak linked to Oosheng Food, raising concerns about food safety in the nation.