The range and seriousness of the potential health impacts of climate change mean that the risk assessment discussed in this volume constitute a very important scientific undertaking. (uncclearn.org)
[UPDATE, 6/3: I made the change above after receiving an email from Roberto Bertollini, an official at the World Health Organization, who pointed out that the I.P.C.C. chapter specifically on health impacts of climate change begins with a nearly definitive statement on a warming - health connection: «Climate change currently contributes to the global burden of disease and premature deaths (very high confidence).» (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
As health professionals who recognize the adverse health impacts of climate change and the need to mitigate those impacts now, we support the governors» decision to strengthen the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) by committing to further cut carbon pollution. (pragmaticenvironmentalistofnewyork.blog)