Is Global Warming Harmful to Human Health?
http://chge.med.harvard.edu/publications/journals/documents/sciam.pdf

Paul R. Epstein, Scientific American


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This article examines the effects of projected global climate warming on human health. It discusses computer models that indicate that many diseases will surge as the temperature of the earth’s atmosphere rises. It also contains figures that show relationships between climate change and disease distribution. This article was published in the August 2000 issue of Scientific American.


Subject: Biology, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Research Results
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science, Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change