Climate change affects people’s health and well-being. Some are more affected than others. That is why it is important to strengthen the knowledge about adaptation and protection possibilities for oneself and others.

Science of heat waves and health

Climate change presents significant challenges in terms of health protection. Older people in particular do not cope well with persistently high temperatures. Knowledge of the connection between climate change and health must become everyday knowledge.

Heat waves do not affect everyone equally. Adaptation to climate change is a societal cross-cutting task. For this reason, Internet portals integrate other important information to educate people regarding the connection of climate change and health.