Zambian Farmers Get Help Fighting Dangerous Heat
New research is finally spotlighting a hidden health crisis affecting 60% of Zambia's workforce. Simple, low-cost solutions could protect millions of farmers from worsening heat stress.
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Gambian Women Lead Climate Health Campaign in 3 Regions
A new women-led initiative in The Gambia is tackling extreme heat and climate health risks through community action, research, and reviving traditional cooling methods. Over 760 pregnant women are already part of groundbreaking heat exposure studies that could save lives.
New Tool Predicts Disease Outbreaks Before They Hit
Scientists at UC San Diego created a platform that tells governments exactly where dengue and malaria will strike next and what supplies they'll need to fight it. Brazil and Peru are already using it to save lives.
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Cuts Carbon Emissions by 67%
A groundbreaking UK study reveals that stopping pre-diabetes through simple lifestyle changes could slash healthcare's carbon footprint by two-thirds while adding six years to people's lives. The findings show that preventing and managing diabetes properly isn't just good for patients—it's essential for reaching climate goals.
50,000 Volunteers Battle Dengue in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, where disease-carrying mosquitoes thrive in waste-filled waterways, 50,000 young volunteers are cleaning their way to a healthier future. Their weekly cleanups are saving lives in a country facing record dengue outbreaks.