The document discusses the relationship between climate change, the environment, and human health. It notes that climate change is caused by greenhouse gas emissions from human activities. The World Health Organization reported that climate change now leads to over 1 million illnesses and 1000 deaths each year. The UN panel on climate change concluded that global temperatures are increasing and many areas will become more arid. Americans produce around 22% of carbon dioxide despite being only 4% of the world population. The climate is predicted to change more rapidly in the coming decades. The document provides examples of how environmental factors like garbage, standing water, air pollution, and bottled water can negatively impact health. It recommends actions individuals can take to reduce their environmental impact such as using public

1. The Environment and Your Health Presented by Jeanette R. Harrison, MPH

2. Test Your Knowledge Climate change is caused by human activities, which are significantly increasing the concentrations of ___________ in the atmosphere. a. Sand debris b. Greenhouse gas emissions c. Fluorescent light d. High grade mercury

3. 2. According to a World Health Organization report, human induced changes in the earth’s climate now lead to at least __________ cases of illness and more than _________ deaths each year. a. 5 million; 150,000 b. 1,000; 2 million c. 25,000; 5,000 d. 1 million; 1,000

4. 3. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change brings together hundreds of the world’s leading scientists to study the impact of human activities on the Earth’s climate. Its latest consensus reports notes all of the following except: a. Widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising sea levels b. Development of super-species of plants with more resistance to sunlight c. Increases in global average air and ocean temperatures d. Many dry areas becoming more arid and their soils drying out

5. 4. Americans make up just ____ percent of the world’s population, but we produce about _____ percent of the carbon dioxide pollution. a. 1; 15 b. 5; 50 c. 4; 22 d. 25; 50

6. 5. Our climate is predicted to ______ over the next few decades. a. Slow its pace of change to a virtual halt. b. Stay virtually the same. c. Change at an increasingly rapid rate.

7. Okay, how does the environment affect your health?

8. Garbage Brings out pests Spreads diseases Unsightly Gets into water supply

9. Standing Water Draws mosquitos Attracts other pests Spreads disease Water sitting in bottle can be a breeding ground for bacteria

10. What about all that gas? Creates CO2 Causes air pollution Harder to breathe Fumes exacerbate asthma

11. Prepackaged Foods Lots of additives Increased sodium intake Decreased vitamin intake Boxes fill up landfills

12. What About Bottled Water? Plastic Bottles cause more garbage Some is only tap water, which comes in your home and is regulated Bacteria can breed in bottled water once opened

13. What Can You Do? Recommendations from the American Public Health Association Be Prepared Travel Differently Eat Differently Green Your Work Green Your Home

14. Be Prepared Inform Yourself Know Your Community Tell a Friend Talk about the Environment at Your Next Volunteer Meeting or Community Center Lobby Your Representatives

15. Travel Differently Park the Car Use Public Transportation Walk Bike Combine Trips or Carpool

16. Eat Differently Eat Meatless at Least One Day a Week Check What’s Currently in Your Kitchen Go to a Farmer’s Market Check Food Labels Plan Meals with Local Food Products

17. Green Your Work Save Energy When Possible Keep Things Digital Use Green Office Products Telecommute if You Can Buy Recycled Furniture

18. Green Your Home Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Heat and Cool Smartly Seal and Insulate Your Home Use Water Efficiently Use Green Power

19. Thanks for Coming!!