As world leaders gather at COP30 this week, a bombshell report from The Lancet reveals climate change isn’t just about melting glaciers—it’s a full-blown health crisis. 🌍🔥
Heatwaves, Diseases, and Broken Systems
Extreme heat caused 546,000 deaths annually from 2012–2021—that’s one life lost every minute. In 2025, heat-related illnesses are spiking, especially among elders and outdoor workers. 🦟 Mosquitoes are partying harder too: warmer temps are spreading malaria and dengue into new regions.
Who’s Most at Risk?
Marginalized communities and low-income countries bear the brunt. The report slams fossil fuel reliance and slow adaptation efforts, calling it a ‘code red for equity.’
COP30’s Health Check
With 12/20 climate-health indicators hitting record bad levels this year, experts urge COP30 to treat climate action as public health policy. Time to swap band-aids for vaccines? 💉
