Climate Change and Health
Climate Change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity today – a public health crisis on a global scale. Heatwaves, droughts, floods, and wildfires have already displaced millions of people and often cause widespread food insecurity.
Climate change is threatening health in many ways, including an increase in diseases transmitted through animals, water, and food, as well as illness and death from extreme weather events, and related mental health challenges. Our research offers solutions to many of these challenges and contributes to building climate- change- resilient and healthy communities.
Research Centers
SCORCH: Southwest Center on Resilience for Climate Change and Health
SCORCH is dedicated to research and programs that will empower communities in dry regions, both locally and globally, to adapt to the health risks of climate change and to build health equity as heat, drought, wildfires, and other climate crises threaten population health. Learn more
WEST Environmental Justice Center
WEJC provides free hands-on help, training, and resources to support organizations and groups towards environmental and energy justice. The center serves all populations, including indigenous communities, in AZ, NV, CA, HI and the US Affiliated Pacific Islands. Learn more
Research Projects
Building Resilience Against Climate Effects (BRACE)
The Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS)
Climate and Health Adaptation and Monitoring Program (CHAMP)
Vector borne and zoonic diseases affected by climate, flooding, and air quality issues related to dust storms
Faculty in This Field
Paloma Beamer
Heidi Brown
Kacey Ernst
