Health of People, Health of Planet and Our Responsibility - - Climate Change, Air Pollution and Health

This book provides a unique perspective on the multidimensional aspects of the health impacts of climate change and air pollution, which include the sciences, impacts, solutions, and advocacy of the solutions. The book is intended to add a new approach to climate change by focusing on its health impacts from a multidisciplinary understanding that can be used for academic, political, faith, community, and activism purposes.

Part I The Anthropocene: Human–Nature Interactions

Complexity of Life and Its Dependence on the Environment
Biological Extinction and Climate Change
Sustaining Life: Human Health–Planetary Health Linkages
How Do Our Actions Undermine Nature?
Climate Change, Air Pollution, and Health: Common Sources, Similar Impacts, and Common Solutions

Part II Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Health:

The Underlying Science and Impacts
Air Pollution: Adverse Effects and Disease Burden
Air Pollution, Oxidative Stress, and Public Health in the Anthropocene
Climate Change, Air Pollution, and the Environment: The Health Argument
Reducing Air Pollution: Avoidable Health Burden

Part III Climate Change and Health: Sustainability and Vulnerable

Populations and Regions
Vulnerable Populations and Regions: Middle East as a Case Study
Climate Change Risks for Agriculture, Health, and Nutrition
Sustaining Water Resources
Health Climate Justice and Deforestation in the Amazon

Part IV Climate Change and Health: Perspectives from Physicians

Psychological Impacts of Climate Change and Recommendations
Air Pollution and Cardiovascular Disease: A Proven Causality
Healthy People, Healthy Planet: Holistic Thinking

Part V Climate Change and Health: Social Impacts

Climate Change, Public Health, Social Peace
Climate Justice and Public Health: Practical Ethics in Urgent Times
Health of People, Health of the Planet, Health of Migrants

Part VI Overarching Solutions: The Role of Religion

Faith in God and the Health of People
Caring for Creation: The Evangelical’s Guide
Call to Action from Faith Leaders

Part VII Overarching Solutions: The Role of Science and Technology

Public Health Co-benefits of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Good Health in the Anthropocene Epoch: Potential for Transformative Solutions
Well Under 2 °C: Ten Solutions for Carbon Neutrality and Climate Stability
Defeating Energy Poverty: Invest in Scalable Solutions for the Poor
Sensor-Enabled Climate Financing for Clean Cooking
Research Is Vital to Tackling Climate Change, But It Cannot Succeed Alone

Part VIII Call to Action

Governor of California
United States Congressman
Challenges and Opportunities for a Sustainable Planet
Sustainable Development Goals and Health: Toward a Revolution in Values
A Call to Action by Health Professionals