https://doi.org/10.59132/geo/2025/2/56-61
Izvleček
Članek osvetljuje povezave med okoljem in zdravjem, obravnava vplive onesnaženega zraka, hrupa, ekstremnih vremenskih pojavov in mestnih toplotnih otokov na zdravje ljudi, zlasti ranljivih skupin. Predstavljene so tudi rešitve, ki lahko omilijo negativne učinke, kot so zelena infrastruktura in orodja za ozaveščanje. Prispevek temelji na izsledkih projekta Partnerstvo za okolje in zdravje (POZ 3.0) in vključuje izobraževalni infografiki, ki sta primerni tudi za uporabo v šolah.
Abstract
Health in Time of Climate Change: How Environment Shapes our Wellbeing
This article explores the connections between the environment and health, focusing on the impacts of air pollution, noise, extreme weather events, and urban heat islands on people’s health, particularly vulnerable populations. It also presents potential solutions for mitigating these negative impacts, such as green infrastructure and awareness-raising tools. The paper is based on the findings of the Partnership for Environment and Health (POZ 3.0) project and includes educational infographics that are also suitable for use in schools.