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The Climate Gap 3 LRudolph May 2014
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Active Transportation Co-Benefits 5 Reductions –Air pollution –Noise –Infrastructure costs –Community severance –GHG emissions Increases –Physical activity –Social capital Reductions Respiratory disease Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Depression Osteoporosis Cancer Stress Avoidable increases Bike/ped injuries LRudolph May 2014
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6 Heat Resilience Co-Benefits Urban greening –Places to be active –Healthy food access –Reduce storm water run-off –Decrease flooding risk –Replenish groundwater –Improve aesthetics –Reduce crime Reduce heat island effect –Reduce heat illness risk –Decrease energy consumption –Lower energy costs –Reduce air pollution LRudolph May 20146
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Climate Change and Health Climate change has direct impacts on health & well-being Climate change is a threat multiplier – Climate change exacerbates existing health challenges Climate change disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations and disadvantaged communities Climate change effects the systems on which human life depends – air, water, food, shelter, security. Co-benefits offer many opportunities to simultaneously improve health and address climate change LRudolph May 20148
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What is happening now? Greenhouse gas emissions increasing Current actions not consistent with temperature increase less than 2 0 C Require substantial cuts in emissions by mid-century through large-scale changes in energy systems and possibly land use Delay makes transition substantially more difficult and costly, and narrows options LRudolph May 2014 9 http://www.ipcc.ch
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Public Health has a Key Role – High value on health, clean air & water, toxin-free, access to parks/green Health professionals credible and trusted Our language – prevention & protection - resonates Health frame engenders interest in climate action Co-benefits provide hope and immediacy Climate actions & health actions aligned LRudolph May 201410
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