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Medical Alliance to Stop Global Warming
A project of Student Physicians for Social Responsibility & the American Medical Student
Association
What is Global Climate Change?
Source: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/science/index.html
How are humans contributing to climate change?
• The levels of greenhouse gases (CO2, methane) have increased in the atmosphere– Burning of fossil fuels– Deforestation– Livestock farming
How are humans contributing to climate change?
• Data for the past 400,000 years shows a clear correlation between atmospheric CO2 levels and global temperature.
• The current levels of CO2 are unprecedented and continue to rise, along with temperature.
The impacts have begun…
• The WHO estimates more than 150,000 deaths and 5 million “disability adjusted life years” (DALYs) occur EACH YEAR due to the diseases and malnutrition caused by climate change.
• WHO-estimated annual deaths are estimated to double by 2030.
Global Environmental Justice?
Developed nations are responsible for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions… however, developing nations will experience greater impact from climate change.
United States:
3% world’s population
~30% total emissions
Health Effects of Climate Change
• Heat Related Illness
• Illness related to Air Quality
• Extreme Weather Events
• Infectious Disease
• Illness related to Water Quality/Quantity
• Changes in Food Production
• Population Displacement
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Medical Alliance to Stop Global Warming
• We are bringing medical students, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to the heart of the global warming fight.
Healthcare Call to Action
• Petition for medical students, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Calling on the United States congress and administration to take immediate action on climate change.
• Deliver petition in Washington, DC in April, 2008.
Campus Events
Earth Day Concert & Celebration
Campus Events
Toxic Tour of New Orleans, LA
Campus Events
Movie NightsBook Clubs
Campus Events
Presentations by Dr. Michael McCally, Director of PSR
Presentations by Dr. Catherine Thomasson, Past President of PSR
Campus Events
Climate Change Awareness Table
National Climate Change Events
Power Shift 2007
Voter Education
Greening Healthcare
Workshop:
Environmental Activism for Medical Students
across the globe
Contact Information
• SPSR Website: www.studentpsr.org
• Chris Brubaker: [email protected]
• Tova Fuller: [email protected]
• Lauren Zajac: [email protected]
