From New York to Nairobi, Bogota to Bangalore, cities worldwide are facing rising health risks and increased stress from climate change, according to a new report from the Rockefeller Foundation.
"This report highlights immediate, actionable steps mayors, health officials, and residents can take to protect lives and improve well-being," says an executive VP of the foundation, which has pledged more than $1 million in grants to help cities deal with the health impacts of climate change.
"The health impacts of the climate crisis are already being felt in cities around the world, where dense populations and environmental stressors like heat, pollution, and flooding cause severe risks to people's safety, health, and well-being," the report states.
The report calls for better coordination and planning to safeguard public health in urban areas.
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