NCDP study linking climate change to public health decline featured in Science Times

Researchers at the National Center for Disaster Preparedness and the University of Washington have published a new study that shows the public health implications of climate change. Their research explores climate change impacts on human health in coastal regions, especially in the U.S. Gulf Coast. The findings of their study are a warning signal for the …

Dr. Irwin Redlener interviewed by 'The Nation' magazine on drought

NCDP Director Dr. Irwin Redlener talks about the physical and mental health impact of drought, in the short and long term. “Drought affects the economy, water supply, lifestyle, and agricultural productivity. The downstream consequences on humans that are facing these threats, including loss of jobs and daily lifestyle challenges, become overwhelming…[and] how are children impacted by …