Here is a story on the new funds (made available from the Australian Federal Government) to investigate the health effects of climate change on humans. This follows the outbreak of dengue fever in Queensland, which has been predicted to increase as a result of climate change. The funds will go to the CSIRO and ANU to examine the effects on human health as temperatures rise.
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SMH
Stephanie Peatling
January 27, 2009
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THE effects of climate change on health - particularly heat-related diseases such as dengue fever - will be examined as part of a research project to be announced by the Federal Government today.
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Penny Wong, the Minister for Climate Change, will use a tour of Queensland mining towns this week to announce $10 million for the CSIRO and Australian National University to look at what will happen to human health as temperatures rise.
Penny Wong, the Minister for Climate Change, will use a tour of Queensland mining towns this week to announce $10 million for the CSIRO and Australian National University to look at what will happen to human health as temperatures rise.
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"We need to better understand the diversity of these health risks, who will be most vulnerable, and the action governments, individuals and communities can take to reduce the risks," Senator Wong said.
"We need to better understand the diversity of these health risks, who will be most vulnerable, and the action governments, individuals and communities can take to reduce the risks," Senator Wong said.
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Also check out:
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Health effects of climate change in the UK
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Victoria to study health impact of climate change
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Climate Change and Human Health Conference
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Healthy green space research
Also check out:
.
Health effects of climate change in the UK
.
Victoria to study health impact of climate change
.
Climate Change and Human Health Conference
.
Healthy green space research
.
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