Effects of Climate Change on Health

Increasing heat due to climate change poses significant risks for the elderly and the poor. The elderly are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses, while the poor often lack access to cooling resources and adequate healthcare. Financial constraints and living conditions exacerbate their vulnerability, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions to protect these at-risk groups from the escalating impacts of climate change.

What’s a Watt? Learn how electricity is measured from Watts to Terawatts!

At the October SSAFE Greening Our Campuses meeting, George Alexander, a SSAFE Board Member and Longwood resident presented an overview of electricity measurement. The presentation covered scaling from watts to terawatts, with practical examples to illustrate the concepts. Watch the video here.

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Reducing Single-Use Plastics

Reducing single-use plastics is a crucial step toward creating more sustainable communities and reducing environmental harm. This blog post explores practical strategies to minimize plastic waste, with insights and recommendations from Beyond Plastics to help you make a positive impact in your own community.