Climate Change and Health Flashcards
What are two techniques for recovering historical data which help confirm climate change? (think trees and ice cores)
Look at past climate conditions (CO2 in old ice, water isotopes) or tree layers!
What is the greenhouse effect? Is it a human activity induced process?
Inc CO2 emissions & greenhouse gas emission –> thicker ozone layer –> less gases escape –> more heat trapped in the atmosphere
YES! human activity induced process
How do impacts from global climate change manifest? Is it always health-outcome related?
Not always directly health related
Manifest in many different ways
What are the three overarching goals of global climate policy?
What impacts does climate change have on wildfires?
More wildfires can occur during dry seasons & excessive heat
What communities are most vulnerable to wildfire smoke events?
What type of disease has a strong association with wildfire smoke exposure? What are other strong potential impacts on health from wildfire smoke?
Describe wildfire smoke exposure and its health effects on wildland firefighters
