Canadian health-care professionals urged to share climate disaster mitigation information
April 24, 2024
After last summer’s deadly floods, heat waves and record-breaking wildfires, some scientists are urging Canadian health professionals to take an active role in helping their patients better prepare for extreme weather.Scientist Blair Feltmate told a national public health conference today in Halifax there are inexpensive and effective ways of reducing harm caused by climate-related disasters.
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