Lecture 32: Climate Change

Question 1

what drives climate change?

Answer 1

the unprecendented growth in atmospheric co2 since 19th century

Question 2

how does it affect human health?

Answer 2

negatively impacts the building blocks for good health
e.g; the largest mass poisoning in new zealand history
- threaten food security
- displace whole populations
- 64 deaths in puerto rico (directly attributed to hurricane maria)

• direct effects of climate change on heath: drought, heat, fire
• indirect effect: spread of disease vectors

Question 3

what are some protective interventions for climate change?

Answer 3

• cool roofs
• floating gardens
• akl anti flooding plan
• plant diet (cuts greenhouse emissions, maximises public health)
• multiple satisfier (health, mobility, efficiency, emission reduction)
• reduce reliance on cars + support people to walk, cycle + use public transport
• community trials of insulation + clean heating, higher temps, lower disease rates, smaller power bills