Climate Change and its Impact on Environmental Health
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Climate change has become a global issue that has a significant impact on ecosystem balance and environmental health. This process not only involves increasing global temperatures, but also includes extreme phenomena such as changes in weather patterns, rising sea levels, and changes in the hydrological cycle. These phenomena directly threaten the sustainability of ecosystems, affect the balance of species, and impact human health. Rising temperatures and erratic weather patterns have accelerated the spread of infectious diseases, such as malaria and dengue fever, due to the expansion of the range of disease-carrying vectors. The method used in this article is a literature study which aims to analyze the impact of climate change on environmental health. This process involves collecting, evaluating, and synthesizing information from a variety of academic sources and current research relevant to the topic. By utilizing reports from international organizations such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), as well as studies conducted by research institutions and academics, this article will outline the various impacts of climate change, including ecosystem changes, phenomena related to climate change, the spread of disease, food security, and mitigation efforts.
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