The Lancet Countdown is an international collaboration that independently monitors the health consequences of a changing climate. Publishing updated, new, and improved... Read more
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The UK, and the Government in particular, is not doing enough to address the mounting risks posed by heatwaves, causing many unnecessary deaths, argues Bob Ward. Read more
In this paper the authors examine the impact of temperature on mortality in Mexico using daily data over the period 1998–2017. Read more
Given the wide range of impacts created by the increase in the frequency and intensity of hot weather, it is time for the UK Government to create a National Heat Risk Strategy, argues Bob Ward. Read more
Greater risk of deadly heatwaves due to climate change is not being taken seriously enough, says Grantham Research Institute The... Read more
The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science warned... Read more
Abstract Malnutrition is recognized as a major issue among low-income households in developing countries with long-term implications for economic development.... Read more
The UK Office for National Statistics has revealed that there were several hundred extra deaths in England and Wales during... Read more
Commenting on the publication today (30 November 2018) by the Office of National Statistics of the ‘Excess winter mortality in... Read more
This research shows that when the monetary value people place on their health is measured by surveys, the type of institution sponsoring those surveys has an effect on that value. Read more
