The World Health Organization is warning climate change is “the single biggest health threat facing humanity.” 

Geneva, October 12 (RHC)-- The World Health Organization is warning that climate change is “the single biggest health threat facing humanity.” 

In a new report released ahead of next month’s U.N. climate summit in Glasgow, the WHO is urging world leaders to act with urgency to combat the climate emergency.  

Dr. María Neira with the WHO said: “But we know very well that climate change is affecting the pillars of our health: food, water, the quality of the air, and shelter.  So, as you can imagine, all of that will represent a major risk for our health, and therefore we need to invest in adaptation to climate change and more resilient healthcare facilities and systems and a more resilient society.”