Climate and Health

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought highlights the growing environmental crisis affecting ecosystems, agriculture, and human survival across many regions of the world. Desertification and prolonged drought are reducing soil productivity, weakening biodiversity, and…

Sea turtles have crossed Earth’s oceans for more than 100 million years. They survived the extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs, adapted to changing seas, and became part of some of the planet’s most important marine ecosystems. Yet today, these ancient navigators face…

Insects are among the first organisms to respond to environmental change. The growing crisis of Climate-Stressed Insects is revealing how rising temperatures, habitat disruption, and shifting ecosystems are transforming biodiversity across the planet. From butterflies changing…

For decades, animal testing has been the standard method for evaluating the safety of drugs, chemicals, and consumer products. Researchers use millions of animals each year, often in invasive procedures that raise serious ethical concerns. With advances in computing power and…

Rising heatwaves impacts are increasingly affecting millions across the globe. As climate change accelerates, heatwaves are growing more frequent, intense, and deadly [1][2][3]. Vulnerable groups—older adults, outdoor workers, and those with chronic illness—bear the brunt,…

Climate Change and Malnutrition are intimately linked as extreme weather events—especially droughts and floods—directly threaten global food security. According to the Global Report on Food Crises 2025, climate extremes were the main driver of high acute food insecurity for 96…

A man contracts a deadly virus after handling fruit bats. A child falls ill from drinking unpasteurized milk. A farmer develops a fever after tending to sick livestock. These aren't fiction—they’re real-world examples of zoonotic disease threats unfolding across the…

In the fight against global health threats, vaccines and hospitals often receive the spotlight. But what if the real heroes are clean water, sanitation, and hygiene? As climate change accelerates, climate change and water health have become deeply intertwined—affecting disease…

Efforts to combat desertification and drought are essential for achieving environmental sustainability, food security, and public health. Desertification, defined as the degradation of land in arid and semi-arid regions, affects more than 1.5 billion people globally [1]. Drought,…

As global temperatures continue to climb, a growing concern is emerging: how heat affects mental health. The impact of rising temperatures reaches far beyond physical discomfort or environmental harm-it directly influences our emotional well-being. From sleep disruption and…