Human Health and the Climate Crisis

Written specifically for undergraduate students, Human Health and the Climate Crisis examines the direct and indirect human health impacts of climate change while uniquely exploring climate justice -- the equitable protection of all people from climate impacts and the participation of all people in climate-related decision-making regardless of race/ethnicity, class, national origin, indigenous status and gender. This comprehensive text balances appropriate technical content with sufficient contextual information about public health, epidemiology, and climate modeling for students to be able to comprehend the scientific literature on health impacts. Key Features: - Interdisciplinary focus, from epidemiology and climate justice to public policy - Case studies of vulnerable populations and those impacted by climate injustices - Emphasis on studies in the recently-published peer-reviewed literature. - Spotlights current global activism, notably by youth. - Navigate eBook access (included with the print text) provides online or offline access from a computer, tablet or mobile device.