Monday, April 10, 2017

Our Environment, Our Health

Explore the following link. Climate Change and Health Be sure to also click on Read more about climate change and health

1. How does an increase of Carbon Dioxide lead to global warming?

2. Various lung diseases and heart problems are leading causes of death. Does climate change contribute to this? Explain (look at reasons 3&4). 

3. What percentage of people in the world are affected by a shortage of water?

4. West Nile has only appeared in Winnipeg during your lifetime, thanks in part to global warming. At the moment, the Zika virus and Maleria hasn't been a major issue in Winnipeg. How are these diseases spread? 

5. How is global warming having an impact on food security?

6. Besides being better for the environment, how else can mass transit reduce deaths? How can people powered transit reduce deaths, besides being better for the environment.


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