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Mar
18
0 comments Tags: climate change, Emergency Preparedness (EPP), Member Spotlight
Last week, R7 was happy to host Blue Marble Librarians as part of the NNLM Social Determinants of Environmental Health series happening now until April 2. From their website: The Blue Marble Librarians is a network of Massachusetts library workers committed to climate change resilience and community building. Download the presentation slides And below find… Read More »
Posted in: Member Spotlight
Jan
22
0 comments Tags: climate change, Emergency Preparedness (EPP), health disparities
It may seem strange to talk about extreme heat in the middle of winter, but last week NASA released an analysis that confirmed that 2023 was the warmest year on record (El análisis de la NASA confirma que 2023 fue el año más cálido registrado). This post is part of a semi-regular series looking at… Read More »
Posted in: Data
Dec
18
0 comments Tags: climate change, Emergency Preparedness (EPP), resources
Previously, I highlighted tips to stay safe in winter weather focused on snow, cold and ice. But according to the Fifth National Climate Assessment, released in November 2023, the Northeast is looking at warmer, wetter winters in the future. So in addition to remembering safety information for staying safe in snow and cold, we need… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Sep
15
0 comments Tags: climate change, Data, Emergency Preparedness (EPP), health disparities
This post is part of a semi-regular series looking at climate change, data and health. Future posts will cover such topics as extreme heat, vector borne diseases and more. The first post covered the basics of Climate Change, Data and Health. Each post will include information on data sources, how the topic affects health, and… Read More »
Posted in: Blog
Jul
17
0 comments Tags: climate change, Data, health disparities
This is the first in a new semi-regular series taking on climate change data and health. Future posts will cover such topics as extreme heat, drought and flooding, vector borne diseases and more. Each post will include information on data sources, how does it affect health and adaptation resources. Before digging into specific climate change… Read More »
Posted in: Blog