Health in a changing climate
Hay fever is already common during the spring and summer months, but our changing climate could see some symptoms starting earlier in the year for allergy sufferers across the UK. Recent studies suggest that some types of pollen and other …
The Health Effects of Climate Change report summarises the latest science on health threats from climate change in the UK. Since the last report in 2012, both the evidence and the risks have greatly escalated. Read 11 key takeaways in our latest post.
Climate change is a growing threat, and our homes contribute significantly to the problem through energy use and emissions. However, as we make our homes more energy-efficient, we need to ensure they remain healthy environments. On average in the UK, …
During both the summer and winter seasons, UKHSA and the Met Office monitor weather forecasts to help health and social care professionals, responders, the voluntary sector and the public cope with adverse weather. Where episodes of particularly hot or cold …
Adverse weather matters for our health. There is a strong evidence base showing us that periods of very hot or cold weather or flooding present a wide range of direct and indirect health risks.
This week the Climate Change Act is ten years old. While the public health impacts from a changing climate in the UK may not feel quite so immediate as elsewhere in the world, there is still much to be done if we’re to minimise the damage.
The challenges the planet faces through climate change have been clearly articulated – and the challenges we all face in our roles as supporters, workers and leaders in the health sector in England are also well known.
We’ve known for some time that good quality natural landscape in urban areas can affect how people feel. It reduces stress and sadness, lifts the mood and makes us feel better. The benefits of these green and blues space, and …
The warnings about climate change and the dangers that it poses to our environment and public health have been known about for decades. Of late, the pertinent question has shifted from 'are we doing anything?' to 'are we doing enough?' At a …
“Climate change is the biggest challenge that our civilisation has ever had to face up to.” This was the opening statement from Sir David King when he delivered our inaugural Distinguished Lecture on climate change and planetary health at the …