Extreme weather events are expected to increase as our climate warms. Events such as heavy rainfall, hurriances, droughts, and flooding pose numerous health harms.

Extreme heat can lead to exhaustion, heat cramps, heat stroke, and heat-related death. People with chronic lung or heart illnesses or other conditions are at greater risk of heat-related complications or death.

Exposure to air pollution is associated with numerous human health effects including increased respiratory symptoms, hospitalization for heart or lung diseases, and even premature death.

Warmer weather causes more water to evaporate. This sets the stage for heavier rainfall and flooding, which decreases the quality of our water. Harmful algea blooms also pose a risk to our water quality.

Warmer temperatures can lead to more conducive environments for vectors (i.e ticks, mosquitoes) as well as longer seasons in which they can infect humans, pets, livestock, and other species.

Climate change can cause anxiety as well as chronic and severe mental health disorders. Extreme wether events have been associated with elevated levels of anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Climate change is making allergies worse. Hotter temperatures lend towards longer growing seasons and therefore longer pollen seasons. Certain plants also produce more pollen in warmer conditions.

Climate Change is disproportionately effecting certain populations. Those living in poverty, communities of color, and those living in inner cities are facing greater challenges due to climate change.