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Did you know that air pollution alone causes millions of deaths annually worldwide? This shocking statistic highlights how critical environmental health is. September 26 is celebrated as World Environmental Health Day, which reminds us how our very existence binds with the wellness of this planet.
The theme for World Environmental Health Day 2024, is “Environmental Health: Creating Resilient Communities through Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation,”. Highlights the urgent need to address the growing threats posed by climate change and natural disasters. Local communities suffer especially negative impacts on human health. Such as greater environmental pollution, waterborne disease, and afflictions from excessive heat.
With the increasing threat of climate change and increasing natural disasters, it becomes all the more important to focus on environmental health. September 26 is recognised as World Environmental Health Day, a global call for all governments to build resilient and sustainable… pic.twitter.com/khHYUu8khd
— Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (@HPCL) September 26, 2024
Key environmental risks that impact human health include:
- Air pollution
- Water pollution
- Climate change
- Deforestation
To create resilient communities and protect public health, we must take immediate action to address these challenges. This includes:
- Reducing emissions from vehicles, industries, and power plants.
- Investing in water treatment infrastructure and promoting safe sanitation practices.
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the changing climate.
- Conserving forests and other natural habitats.
This #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay, we embrace the theme “Land Restoration, Desertification, & Drought Resilience” for a sustainable future! Let’s restore our lands, boost community resilience, & create a healthier planet for all. Every action counts—let’s make a positive impact! pic.twitter.com/3WxaIaTUUt
— CMO Arunachal (@ArunachalCMO) September 26, 2024
We achieve a future that is better, healthier, and more sustainable not by working against each other, but by working together. We must do what we can to become better stewards of our planet and protect the health of our communities.
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