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Is climate change making us ill?

August 12, 2014

More extreme and recurring heat periods and weather events, spreading diseases: Climate change has a huge impact on the life on our planet. But what impact does it have on everyone's health?

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Is climate change making us ill?

Can climate change make us ill? Yes, according to growing amounts of scientific research. A warming planet, changes in precipitation patterns and extreme weather events such as heat waves, flooding and drought are projected to enhance the spread of water- and air-borne diseases.