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21. The Impact of Climate Change and Air Pollution on the Caribbean

verfasst von : Muge Akpinar-Elci, Olaniyi Olayinka

Erschienen in: Climate Change and Air Pollution

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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A review of air pollution, the impact of climate change on air pollution, and the population health impacts of these in the Caribbean region are discussed. Air quality standards are not usually enforced in many Caribbean countries thereby increasing the risks of morbidity and mortality from exposure to air pollutants. Among people living in the Caribbean, an increase in respiratory diseases such as asthma has been linked to exposure to air pollutants resulting from natural events and especially human activities. Unfortunately, dependence on fossil fuels (regionally and globally), poor land use and waste management, and industrialization all contribute to poor air quality in the Caribbean. In addition, climate change is predicted to exacerbate air pollution and its negative health effects in a region considered to be one of the most vulnerable to global climate change. Key drivers of air pollution in the region are discussed, and recommendations on climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies are highlighted.

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Titel: The Impact of Climate Change and Air Pollution on the Caribbean
verfasst von: Muge Akpinar-Elci
Olaniyi Olayinka
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Buch: Climate Change and Air Pollution
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-61345-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-61346-8

Copyright-Jahr: 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-61346-8_21