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Medical Alliance to Stop Global Warming
A project of Student Physicians for Social Responsibility & the American Medical Student
Association
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Campus Events
Earth Day Concert & Celebration
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Campus Events
Toxic Tour of New Orleans, LA
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Campus Events
Movie NightsBook Clubs
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Campus Events
Presentations by Dr. Michael McCally, Director of PSR
Presentations by Dr. Catherine Thomasson, Past President of PSR
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Campus Events
Climate Change Awareness Table
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National Climate Change Events
Power Shift 2007
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Voter Education
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Greening Healthcare
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Workshop:
Environmental Activism for Medical Students
across the globe
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Contact Information
• SPSR Website: www.studentpsr.org
• Chris Brubaker: [email protected] • Tova Fuller: [email protected] • Lauren Zajac: [email protected]