WHO chief dr. Tedros: Climate crisis is a health crisis

"But the most pressing reasons for urgent climate action are the impacts not in the future, but right now on health. The climate crisis is a health crisis, fueling outbreaks, contributing to higher rates of non-communicable diseases, and threatening to overwhelm our health workforce and health infrastructure.
When I took office for my second term, I identified climate change as a priority for WHO's work to support countries in building healthier societies. WHO has identified key actions to mitigate and build resilience to the climate crisis. First, to promote actions that boost reduce carbon emissions and improve health. Second, to build better, more climate resilient and environmentally sustainable health systems. And third, to protect health from the whole range of impacts of climate change. We need renewable energy in healthcare facilities, dedicated funding to the health sector for climate resilience, and increased use of reliable, cheap and green electricity."