Climate Change and Human Health
Dear students,
you are going to work according to this WebQuest so as to gain a better understanding on how climate change is linked to human health in order to raise awareness on the need of proactive solutions to protect public health in the face of climate change.
Climate change, driven by both natural processes and human activities, is one of the most critical global challenges of our time. Its effects are far-reaching, influencing not only the environment but also human health in profound ways.
This essay is generated by using the artificial intelligence chat box of ChatGPT and explores the intricate relationship between climate change and health, focusing on key areas such as air quality deterioration, the spread of vector-borne diseases, food security and nutrition, biodiversity loss, and urbanization.
Could you verify this information by comparing with relevant valid articles and sources?
Form 5 transnational teams in the same Google doc and work collaboratively to verify the information provided - for each key question - to the essay by comparing with relevant valid articles and sources. You will also identify similarities and differences, inaccuracies, etc.
TEAM FORMATION:
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TEAM 1: Air Quality Deterioration and Its Psychological and Social Impacts
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What are the main pollutants that deteriorate air quality due to climate change?
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How do these pollutants affect respiratory and cardiovascular health?
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What are the psychological and social impacts of living in areas with poor air quality?
2. TEAM 2: Spread of Vector-Borne Diseases
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How does climate change affect the habitats and behaviors of vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks?
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Which diseases are most affected by these changes?
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What are the challenges in combating vector-borne diseases in regions newly affected by climate change?
3. TEAM 3: Food Security and Nutrition
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How does climate change impact agricultural productivity?
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What are the implications for food security and nutrition, particularly in vulnerable regions?
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How can sustainable agricultural practices help mitigate these impacts?
4. TEAM 4: Biodiversity Loss
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How does climate change drive biodiversity loss?
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What are the direct and indirect effects of biodiversity loss on human health?
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What conservation efforts are crucial for protecting biodiversity and maintaining ecosystem health?
5. TEAM 5: Urbanization and Health
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What are the health risks associated with urbanization in the context of climate change?
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How do urban heat islands exacerbate heat-related illnesses?
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What sustainable urban planning strategies can mitigate the adverse health effects of climate change?
Useful resources:
https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg2/chapter/chapter-7/
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/climate-change-and-health
https://www.cdc.gov/climate-health/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/climateandhealth/default.htm
Post your findings to the padlet:
https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/climate-change-and-human-helath-fgko9gzhyku8r1x0
In order to gain a better understanding on the topic but also on the advantages and limitations of Artificial Inteligence technologies, write prompts for chatbots like ChatGPT or Gemini to give responses to a key point question provided to World Sustainable development forum
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What strategies can be implemented to address the growing incidence of climate-related health issues?
Do not forget to verify again the responses, before post them to the padlet.
Making use of the information gathered through this webQuest, please summarize your findings and create posters or infographics, making use of Web2.00 tools like PosterMyWall, Canva, etc. Include:
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Key points on how climate change affects your assigned topic.
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Evidence from verified sources.
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Answers to the specific questions provided or/and mitigation and adaptation strategies to address the health impacts of climate change.
Upload them in the above padlet so to be used for our awareness campaign.