Commonly used inhaled anaesthetics are potent greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming. — Wikimedia Commons
The effect of climate change on human health is increasingly severe and unpredictable.
The direct impacts include injuries and death from extreme events such as fires, storms, floods and heatwaves, while the indirect impacts are mediated by air pollution, waterborne and vector borne diseases, and food safety and insecurity.
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