Climate and weather service provision: Economic appraisal of adaptation to health impacts

Temporal Fluctuations in Weather and Climate Extremes That Cause Economic and Human Health Impacts: A Review

In recent years, extreme weather events have led to ever larger economic losses in the United States. Multibillion dollar losses now occur with increasing frequency. The trend in losses has led many to conclude that the United States has witnessed changes in the frequency and/or intensity of extreme events. These perceptions are more than idle speculations— they underlie policy decisions with i...

Community-based adaptation to the health impacts of climate change.

The effects of and responses to the health impacts of climate change will affect individuals, communities, and societies. Effectively preparing for and responding to current and projected climate change requires ongoing assessment and action, not a one-time assessment of risks and interventions. To promote resilience to climate change and other community stressors, a stepwise course of action i...

Weather and Climate Impacts on Beef Cattle

Climate change and health: impacts, vulnerability, adaptation and mitigation.

Global climate change is progressing and health impacts have been observed in a number of countries, including Australia. The main health impacts will be due to direct heat exposure, extreme weather, air pollution, reduced local food production, food- and vectorborne infectious diseases and mental stress. The issue is one of major public health importance. Adaptation to reduce the effects of cl...

Health Impacts of Cold Weather