Climate Is Health.

  • Extreme Weather

    Extreme weather events are expected to increase as our climate warms. Events such as heavy rainfall, hurriances, droughts, and flooding pose numerous health harms.

  • Heatwaves

    Extreme heat can lead to exhaustion, heat cramps, heat stroke, and heat-related death. People with chronic lung or heart illnesses or other conditions are at greater risk of heat-related complications or death.

  • Air Quality

    Exposure to air pollution is associated with numerous human health effects including increased respiratory symptoms, hospitalization for heart or lung diseases, and even premature death.

  • Water Quality

    Warmer weather causes more water to evaporate. This sets the stage for heavier rainfall and flooding, which decreases the quality of our water. Harmful algea blooms also pose a risk to our water quality.

  • Vector-Bourne Disease

    Warmer temperatures can lead to more conducive environments for vectors (i.e ticks, mosquitoes) as well as longer seasons in which they can infect humans, pets, livestock, and other species.

  • Mental Health

    Climate change can cause anxiety as well as chronic and severe mental health disorders. Extreme wether events have been associated with elevated levels of anxiety, depression and PTSD.

  • Allergies

    Climate change is making allergies worse. Hotter temperatures lend towards longer growing seasons and therefore longer pollen seasons. Certain plants also produce more pollen in warmer conditions.

  • Equity

    Climate Change is disproportionately effecting certain populations. Those living in poverty, communities of color, and those living in inner cities are facing greater challenges due to climate change.

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Connecticut Resources

  • Yale Center for Climate Change & Health

    Climate Change and Health in Connecticut 2020. This is an executive summary tracking 19 key indicators related to climate change and health.

    Read the full report

  • Connecticut State Climate Action Website

    Resources from the state outlining current projects, initiatives, and working groups focused on tackling climate change in CT.

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