Change Quote by Linda Marsa
““The impact on our health barely rates any media coverage, even though that’s the part of a changing climate that will hit us the hardest in the near future. The United States has neglected to support research into the health consequences of climate change, according to a 2009 report””
About This Quote
Source Report: US Climate Change Health Impact Study, 2009
Health effects of climate change receive little media attention despite being the most severe future threat.
In simple terms: Climate health risks are under‑reported.
Key Takeaway
Raise awareness of climate health impacts.
Themes
health
climate change
media
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
informative
advocacy
When to use this quote
- health policy
- media coverage
- public education
Key Concepts
public health vulnerability
policy neglect
future risk
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are health impacts overlooked?
- How can media better cover climate health?
A Different Perspective
Media may prioritize more immediate stories.
