The Global Climate and Health Alliance says inadequate funding could weaken health systems and increase risks from malnutrition, waterborne diseases, extreme weather and disrupted healthcare.
An interdisciplinary network of scientists and stakeholders is working to understand how saltwater intrusion and sea level rise are affecting rural communities and to help address the consequences.
UC San Diego Health was recognized for leadership in environmental sustainability, representing a commitment to supporting healthier patients, staff and communities.
As rising seas push salt water inland, scientists have found a naturally occurring bacterium that helps soybeans and other crops grow despite it — no genetic modification needed.
