Introduction: Consequences of Global Warming to Planetary and Human Health

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-33
Author(s):  
William N. Rom ◽  
Kent E. Pinkerton
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Human Health

scholarly journals Microalgae n-3 PUFAs Production and Use in Food and Feed Industries

Marine Drugs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Marine Remize ◽  
Yves Brunel ◽  
Joana L. Silva ◽  
Jean-Yves Berthon ◽  
Edith Filaire
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Docosahexaenoic Acid ◽  
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Eicosapentaenoic Acid ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Epa And Dha ◽  
Anti Cancer ◽  
Food And Feed

N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs), and especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are essential compounds for human health. They have been proven to act positively on a panel of diseases and have interesting anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory or anti-cancer properties. For these reasons, they are receiving more and more attention in recent years, especially future food or feed development. EPA and DHA come mainly from marine sources like fish or seaweed. Unfortunately, due to global warming, these compounds are becoming scarce for humans because of overfishing and stock reduction. Although increasing in recent years, aquaculture appears insufficient to meet the increasing requirements of these healthy molecules for humans. One alternative resides in the cultivation of microalgae, the initial producers of EPA and DHA. They are also rich in biochemicals with interesting properties. After defining macro and microalgae, this review synthesizes the current knowledge on n-3 PUFAs regarding health benefits and the challenges surrounding their supply within the environmental context. Microalgae n-3 PUFA production is examined and its synthesis pathways are discussed. Finally, the use of EPA and DHA in food and feed is investigated. This work aims to define better the issues surrounding n-3 PUFA production and supply and the potential of microalgae as a sustainable source of compounds to enhance the food and feed of the future.

scholarly journals The impact of healthcare on global warming and human health: connecting the dots

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 348-353
Author(s):  
Chloe Griggs ◽  
Ana Fernandez ◽  
Margie Callanan
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Connecting The Dots ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Towards Investigating Global Warming Impact on Human Health Using Derivatives of Photoplethysmogram Signals

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 12776-12791 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Elgendi ◽  
Ian Norton ◽  
Matt Brearley ◽  
Richard Fletcher ◽  
Derek Abbott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Global Warming Impact ◽  
Derivatives Of

scholarly journals Climate and Health Concerns of Montana’s Public and Environmental Health Professionals: a Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori Griffin Byron ◽  
Karen L. Akerlof
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Climate Change ◽  
Global Warming ◽  
Environmental Health ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Injunctive Norms ◽  
Local Climate ◽  
Public Health Professionals

Abstract Background: Rural health professionals stand at the forefront of community response to climate change, but few studies have assessed their perceptions of the threat. Further, no previous study has compared the opinions of environmental to public health professionals or extensively analyzed the factors related to these experts’ climate beliefs, risk perceptions, and injunctive norms. Methods: In conjunction with the Montana Climate Assessment’s 2021 Special Report on Climate Change and Human Health, the 479 members of the Montana Public Health Association and Montana Environmental Health Association were surveyed during September-October 2019, with 39% completing the survey. We summarized descriptive data about their perceptions of local climate-related changes, and their levels of belief that global warming is happening, is mostly human-caused, is a risk to human health, and that their offices and others should take action. We also evaluated which sociodemographic and risk perception factors related to these climate beliefs, risk perceptions, and injunctive norms. Results: Health professionals in Montana, a politically conservative state, demonstrated high levels of awareness that global warming is happening, human-caused, and a threat to human health, well above reported rates of public concern. Eighty-eight percent said that global warming is occurring and 69% that it is mostly anthropogenic. Sixty-nine percent said that their own health was already affected by climate, and 86% said they were already seeing at least one climate change-related event in their communities. Seventy-two percent said that their departments should be preparing to deal with climate change’s health effects, but just 30% said that it is currently happening. We found no statistically significant differences between Montana environmental health and public health professionals in regression models predicting climate beliefs, risk perception, and injunctive norms. As in studies of the public, political ideology and the observation of local climate-related changes were the strongest factors.Conclusions: Montana environmental and public health officials said that departmental action was needed on climate change, indicating the readiness of rural health professionals to take action. Further studies of health professionals in rural regions are warranted.

scholarly journals An Assessment of Public Knowledge and Potential Health Impacts of Global Warming in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Stephen T. Odonkor ◽  
Anthony M. Sallar
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Natural Processes ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
The Government ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Co2

Global warming is a serious threat to human existence. The relatively higher level of global warming in recent times poses higher health risks to humans, both directly and indirectly. The aim of the study was to investigate public knowledge of global warming and its effects on human health. A nationally representative survey of Ghanaian adults ( N = 1130 ) was conducted from November 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019. Results show that 84.4% of the respondents understood the meaning of global warming. Respondents’ perceived causes of global warming include natural processes, deforestation, act of the gods, burning of fossil fuel, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emission from vehicles and industries. The majority of the respondents (83.4%) indicated that global warming has an impact on human health, while 8.5% indicated that it does not. Majority (78.6%) of the respondents are willing to support efforts to reduce the intensity of global warming. Television (19.1%) and social media (18.6%) were the leading preferred methods for receipt of global warming information. These findings provide useful insights for policy directions. The Government of Ghana and other stakeholders in health should develop a communication strategy to increase and sustain publicity and education of the citizenry on global warming.

scholarly journals Determination of the Least Impactful Municipal Solid Waste Management Option in Harare, Zimbabwe

Processes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 785
Author(s):  
Trust Nhubu ◽  
Edison Muzenda
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Human Health ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Management ◽  
Life Cycle Assessment Methodology ◽  
Materials Recovery

Six municipal solid waste management (MSWM) options (A1–A6) in Harare were developed and analyzed for their global warming, acidification, eutrophication and human health impact potentials using life cycle assessment methodology to determine the least impactful option in Harare. Study findings will aid the development of future MSWM systems in Harare. A1 and A2 considered the landfilling and incineration, respectively, of indiscriminately collected MSW with energy recovery and byproduct treatment. Source-separated biodegradables were anaerobically treated with the remaining non-biodegradable fraction being incinerated in A3 and landfilled in A4. A5 and A6 had the same processes as in A3 and A4, respectively, except the inclusion of the recovery of 20% of the recoverable materials. The life cycle stages considered were collection and transportation, materials recovery, anaerobic digestion, landfilling and incineration. A5 emerged as the best option. Materials recovery contributed to impact potential reductions across the four impact categories. Sensitivity analysis revealed that doubling materials recovery and increasing it to 28% under A5 resulted in zero eutrophication and acidification, respectively. Increasing material recovery to 24% and 26% under A6 leads to zero acidification and eutrophication, respectively. Zero global warming and human health impacts under A6 are realised at 6% and 9% materials recovery levels, respectively.

scholarly journals Do Americans Understand That Global Warming Is Harmful to Human Health? Evidence From a National Survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. 396 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward W. Maibach ◽  
Jennifer M. Kreslake ◽  
Connie Roser-Renouf ◽  
Seth Rosenthal ◽  
Geoff Feinberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Human Health ◽  
National Survey

Global warming, ecological disruption and human health

1991 ◽  
Vol 155 (5) ◽  
pp. 351-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin D Butler
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Human Health
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