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Mpox vaccine doses allocated to 9 African countries hardest hit by mpox surge

Wed, 2024-11-06 19:36 — mike kraft
Vaccine doses allocated to 9 African countries hardest hit by mpox surge The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for mpox has allocated an initial 899 000 vaccine doses for 9 countries across the African region that are hit hard by the current mpox surge.

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Climate Change can take its toll on buildings

Tue, 2024-10-22 16:41 — mike kraft
How Climate Change Exacts a Hidden Toll on Buildings It’s not just storms and floods: Wild temperature swings, severe heat and drought are exacting an invisible toll on the built environment. Bloomberg

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Climate change extreme heat puts people at greater risk of kidney disease

Tue, 2024-09-17 09:43 — mike kraft
Extreme heat due to climate crisis puts people at greater risk of kidney disease Researchers are finding heat-related illnesses can also contribute to heart disease and cognitive impairment The Guardian

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Hottest summer recorded for second consecutive year

Fri, 2024-09-06 11:03 — mike kraft
World sees hottest summer recorded for second consecutive year Summer temperatures broke records for the second consecutive year, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Newly released data found that 2023 experienced the hottest J… zbudryk The Hill

Summer temperatures broke records for the second consecutive year, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

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How to protect from mosquito borne diseases

Fri, 2024-08-30 12:44 — mike kraft
Mosquito-borne illnesses are rising: Here's how to protect yourself Mosquitos love heat. And as summers get warmer, mosquito-borne illnesses are rising, in the U.S., Europe, and South and Central America. Here are some tips to protect yourself. NPR

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Here’s what you need to know about protecting yourself from a potentially infectious mosquito bite.

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Opinion: Factors in deciding when to get the new COVID vaccine

Mon, 2024-08-26 11:49 — mike kraft

The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush To Get It. - KFF Health News

The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush To Get It. - KFF Health News Although public health officials recommend the newly approved covid vaccine for everyone 6 months and older, it may make more sense to wait until closer to the holiday season. khnkytjaw KFF Health News

 

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Climate change: Death toll in Europe from extreme temperatures estimated to surge 13% --study

Thu, 2024-08-22 11:50 — mike kraft
European deaths from heat and cold expected to climb 13.5% by 2100 Deaths from extreme heat are projected to rise sharply in the coming years, far outpacing an expected slowdown in cold-related deaths. euronews
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New U.S. government report provides more details and warnings about climate change

Thu, 2024-08-22 11:39 — mike kraft

 

New Federal Report Details More of 2023’s Extreme Climate Conditions - Inside Climate News Some indicators, including “super-marine heatwaves,” may suggest a major shift in the global climate system. Derek Harrison Inside Climate News

Last year was already one for the climate record books, but a new report from the American Meteorological Society is adding to that already substantial list....

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Amid Global Emergency and Increased Cases, Congo to Receive Mpox Vaccine Next Week from the U.S.

Mon, 2024-08-19 18:33 — mike kraft
Congo gives update on mpox vaccine amid global emergency The Congo's health minister announced the country will soon receive its first batch of mpox vaccines. Newsweek

The Congo is set to receive its first batch of vaccine doses from the United States to combat the ongoing mpox outbreak next week, the country's health minister said in a press conference on Monday.

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Climate Change: How cities are tackling rising heat

Thu, 2024-08-15 12:43 — mike kraft

Cities are tackling rising heat – but they have to avoid a dangerous trap | Extreme heat | The Guardian

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