Climate Change and Health Impacts

Dr. John Iskandar and Dr. George Luber discuss recent scientific findings on climate change, highlighting 2014 as the hottest year on record. They explore the increase in extreme climate events and their health impacts, particularly focusing on droughts and their effects in California. The CDC's initiatives, such as the Climate Ready States and Cities Initiative, aim to build resilience against climate impacts. Resources like 'Adaptation in Action' provide guidance for states and cities to prepare for health effects related to climate change.

What was significant about the year 2014 in terms of global temperatures?

• It was the wettest year on record.

• It was the coldest year on record.

• It had average temperatures.

• It was the hottest year on record.

What is a hallmark of climate change discussed in the video?

• Decrease in average temperatures over time.

• Increase in average temperatures over time.

• Stability in average temperatures over time.

• Fluctuation in average temperatures without a trend.

What are extreme climate events?

• Events that have no impact on human health.

• Events that are predictable and regular.

• Events that are outside the normal range of weather.

• Events that occur within the normal range of weather.

How does climate change affect drought conditions?

• By increasing the frequency and intensity of droughts.

• By increasing rainfall consistently.

• By decreasing evaporation rates.

• By stabilizing water availability.

What is a critical storage mechanism for water in California?

• Rivers

• Snowpack

• Underground reservoirs

• Lakes

What initiative does the CDC have to address climate-related health impacts?

• The Global Warming Prevention Program

• The Climate Ready States and Cities Initiative

• The Environmental Health Strategy

• The National Weather Adaptation Plan

What framework does the CDC use to assess climate impacts?

• The CLIMATE framework

• The WEATHER framework

• The HEALTH framework

• The BRACE framework

What is one of the activities California is undertaking to address drought impacts?

• Reducing agricultural output

• Importing water from other states

• Assessing vulnerability to drought exposures

• Building more dams

What report describes the activities of states in preparing for climate change health effects?

• Climate Change and Health Report

• Adaptation in Action

• State Climate Strategy

• Health and Environment Report

What is a focus area for states in addressing climate change health impacts?

• Promoting tourism

• Increasing urban development

• Reducing industrial emissions

• Focusing on harmful algae blooms