By 2050, climate change will put enormous pressure on global health care systems, causing 14.5 million deaths and $12.5 trillion in economic losses. This was the warning from a report on quantifying the impact of climate change on human health, published in January 2024 by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Oliver Wyman.

As we celebrate Earth Day, it's essential to reflect on the beauty of our planet and the challenges it faces, especially in relation to climate change. The effects of climate change on the environment are much debated, but their impact on human health is significant and often overlooked. (Annika Zelena, Shyam Bishen, more at weforum.org)