Tag: drought

Human Health and Climate Change: The Co-benefits of Climate Change Mitigation

by yaleglobalhealthreview, posted in Issue 4 (Fall 2015), Uncategorized

BY CLAIRE CHANG A farmer in the Bogor Regency of West Java, Indonesia ploughing a rice field during a drought. Due to lack of irrigation in rural areas, farmers who grow rain-dependent crops such as cucumbers, onions, and rice—staple foods in Indonesia—will be forced to delay planting or rely on other crops during droughts. Source: … Continue reading Human Health and Climate Change: The Co-benefits of Climate Change Mitigation

Heat waves in India create health threats and warnings for all

by yaleglobalhealthreview, posted in Online Features

BY ANABEL STAROSTA The current heat wave in India began in May 2015. It has brought India the highest recorded temperatures since 1995 and has lead to the deaths of 2,330 people so far. [i] The country cycles through heat waves and monsoons. This year, pre-monsoon showers ended early, causing an extended heat wave that … Continue reading Heat waves in India create health threats and warnings for all