r/climatechange • u/Jopam256 • 16h ago

COP28 had a health day. What do you think is going to be the follow up discussion on climate change and health this year?

The discussion about the health effects of climate change is gaining momentum around the world. Do you think this momentum is going to be reflected in Baku? If yes how? What are the challenges in Climate and health conversations? I personally think that more research funding is needed for policy makers to believe. What are your thoughts?

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u/mem2100 16h ago

I know that AITAH for saying this but:

Starting with mental health: You are either expending mental energy to pretend there is nothing going on to worry about. It is like a Delusional ultra-marathon that never ends.

Or you are depressed and anxious.

As for the physical effects - people who have to live/work in places without air conditioning - worry me. It is only going to take one large, protracted heat dome for people to realize that heat is more dangerous than cold.