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COP27: Climate change threatening global health – report

COP27: Climate change threatening global health - report

Climate change is severely impacting people’s health round the world, a report by a number one medical publication has found. The Lancet count report says the world’s continuing reliance on fossil fuels will increase the danger of food insecurity, communicable disease and heat-related unwellness. UN Secretary General António Guterres responded …

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Why mental health is a priority for action on climate change

Why mental health is a priority for action on climate change

New WHO policy brief highlights actions for countries Climate change poses serious risks to mental health and well-being, concludes a new WHO policy brief, launched today at the Stockholm+50 conference. The Organization is therefore urging countries to include mental health support in their response to the climate crisis, citing examples where a …

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