Intro
Foreword
Contents
Contributors
Chapter 1: Introduction: Consequences of Global Warming to Planetary and Human Health
Introduction to Greenhouse Gases and Temperature
Consequences of Climate Change on the Biosphere
Loss of Arctic Ice
Loss of Antarctic Ice
Loss of Glaciers
Risks to Forests
Mean Sea-Level Rise
Bleaching of Coral Reefs
Threat to Biodiversity
Consequences for Human Health
Heat waves
Air Pollution
Vector-Borne Diseases
Implications for Social Stability
Drought, Forest Fires, Food Insecurity, and Migration

Hurricanes and Extreme Weather Events
Insurability for Extreme Events
United States Military
Efforts at Mitigation and Adaptation
Policy: Global
Policy: The United States
Mitigation: Renewables
Mitigation: Cap-and-Trade and Carbon Tax
Efforts to Combat Climate Change by Cities and States
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2: Climate Variability and Change Data and Information for Global Public Health
So What Is Climate Data, How Do I Know What I Need, How Do I Get It, and How Do I Use It?
Data Culture
Defining Terms

Early Warning, Prediction, Forecast, Outlook, Projection, Scenario
How to Think About Climate Data-Or When to Use What?
Scale
Source
Products
Reanalysis
Projections
Assessing Climate Data Partners
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Climate Change: Updates on Recent Global and United States Temperature Anomalies and Impacts to Water, Forests, and Environmental Health
Recent Changes to Global and United States Surface Temperatures
Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources and Water Quality
Climate Change Impacts on Watershed Health

Climate Change Impacts on Forests and Forest Health
Forest Insects
Forest Diseases
Wildfire
Invasive Species
References
Chapter 4: Eyewitness to Climate Change
Eyewitness to Climate Change
Addressing Climate Change at the International Level
The UNFCCC
The Kyoto Protocol
The Bali Road Map
The Copenhagen Accord
COP21: Paris Agreement
Post COP21: Subsequent Action Toward 2020 and Beyond
Education for Action
References
Chapter 5: Arctic Connections to Global Warming and Health
Rapid Environmental and Societal Change in the Arctic

Ecosystems Under Stress
Future Projections and Feedbacks to the Global Climate System
Environmental and Health Policy for a Changing Land
Adapting to a New Arctic
New Frontiers for Development
Threats of Oil and Gas Development in the Arctic Refuge
Food Security
Community Health
Conclusion
References
Chapter 6: Assessing the Health Risks of Climate Change
Introduction
Traditional Risk Assessment Approaches Are Inappropriate for Estimating the Health Risks of Climate Change
Determining the Extent to Which Climate Change Has Affected Health