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"Environmental Health and Climate Change" slide pack (Mar 09)
by Frances Mortimer | Mon, 16/03/2009 - 12:45"The Science of Climate Change" Slide Pack (Mar 09)
by Frances Mortimer | Fri, 23/01/2009 - 12:55Food Climate Research Network
by Frances Mortimer | Sat, 28/02/2009 - 08:46Resource type:
website & network
Brief description:
The Food Climate Research Network is a UK research council-funded initiative. It works to research & promote ways of achieving absolute reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the whole UK food chain. Excellent website with a lot of useful resources.
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6 minute VIDEO: Health and Climate Change: Beyond Boundaries
by Frances Mortimer | Thu, 12/02/2009 - 12:29Published by:
The World Health Organisation
Publication date:
30 Jan 2009
Resource type:
video
Brief description:
A stimulating dance depiction of the impact of global warming and climate change on human health and the environment, using the traditional Bharatanatyam dance and music. As a dominant form of communication, dance has captivated the imagination of generations, its intricate facial and body movements presenting an array of meaning beyond what words can convey.
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Health Professionals' Roles in Animal Agriculture, Climate Change, and Human Health
by Frances Mortimer | Tue, 03/02/2009 - 12:43Journal name:
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume & page reference:
Volume 36, Issue 2, Pages 182-187
Publication date:
1 Feb 2009
Resource type:
review article
Brief description:
"What we eat is rapidly becoming an issue of global concern. With food shortages, the rise in chronic disease, and global warming, the impact of our dietary choices seems more relevant today than ever. Globally, a transition is taking place toward greater consumption of foods of animal origin, in lieu of plant-based diets. With this transition comes intensification of animal agriculture that in turn is associated with the emergence of zoonotic infectious diseases, environmental degradation, and the epidemics of chronic disease and obesity. Health professionals should be aware of these trends and consider them as they promote healthier and more environmentally-sustainable diets."
DOI Doc Object Identifier :
doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2008.09.043
