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The Effects of Climate Change on Your Health
April 27, 2024
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The Effects of Climate Change on Your Health
The WHO says that these changes even affect the amount of rain that we get, which can, in turn, affect health. This can put a damper on efforts to keep water safe and affect the ability of some communities to have water at all. To put it simply, experts say they’ve now seen three times the amount of weather-related disasters when compared to the amount of weather-related disasters that occurred in the 1960s. And with sea levels rising, relocating communities is becoming more and more probable. Drought is even said to be an impending doom, with experts predicting stronger and more droughts by the end of the 21
st
century. And the amount of flooding that we see is even increasing. All of these factors will play a role in global nutrition and the spread of disease.
That said, there are things you can to battle climate change. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you can start by changing five regular light bulbs out to Energy Star light bulbs. These light bulbs create less heat and use less energy in general. Seal and insulate your home to make it more energy efficient, and consider using Energy Star appliances, which are more energy efficient than many other options.
Further, you can make an effort to conserve the resources that we have on this planet. This begins with recycling. Enroll in your local recycling program and recycle simple items like newspapers and water bottles. Better yet, try to conserve water. Water treatment takes a ton of energy. So turn off water when you don’t need it, like if it’s running in the kitchen while you’re drying dishes or if you’re shaving.
Two other factors can change your water use. The first is a leaky toilet. Make sure your toilets don’t leak. The EPA says that a leaking toilet can plow through 200 gallons of water daily, and refrain from running your dishwasher until it’s full. Not only does this save money, but it also saves energy.
Finally, water your lawn and plants at appropriate times like when it’s cooler in the mornings and evenings, and consider composting. This can help to eliminate garbage pileup in landfills. It’s also the perfect way to make natural fertilizer.
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