BY SEIN LEE On a scorching June afternoon in Oregon in 2021, farmer Sebastian Francisco Perez collapsed while moving irrigation pipes at a plant nursery.1 His coworkers tried desperately to resuscitate him, but it was too late—Perez had died from overheating and dehydration. The nearest hospital was a 30-minute drive away, far too distant to … Continue reading As Levees Collapse, Hospitals Shutter: How Climate Change is Fanning the Flames in Rural Healthcare
Tag: Issue 10.2: Spring 2025
Climate Change and Cardiovascular Disease: Uncovering the Growing Threat to Public Health
BY KAI ELLIS What if the air you breathe, the heat you feel, and the storms you endure were silently increasing your risk of heart disease? Climate change is no longer just an environmental issue—it’s a direct threat to human health, particularly cardiovascular health. Rising global temperatures, worsening air pollution, and more frequent extreme weather … Continue reading Climate Change and Cardiovascular Disease: Uncovering the Growing Threat to Public Health
The Hidden Climate Crisis of Lima’s Hillside Communities: A Journey into Peru’s Climate Vulnerability
BY TARA KIM On the outskirts of Lima, Peru's sprawling capital, thousands of homes cling to desert cliffs. They shouldn't be there—these precarious dwellings built hastily with concrete blocks, wood, and even scrap materials, defy both gravity and common sense. Yet, there they are in these “pueblos jóvenes" (young towns), standing as a testament to … Continue reading The Hidden Climate Crisis of Lima’s Hillside Communities: A Journey into Peru’s Climate Vulnerability
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