Climate Change and the Health of Indigenous Populations

Type: 
Literature
Publication: 
EPA. Climate Change and the Health of Indigenous Populations. Factsheet. 2016.
Year Published: 
2016
Organization: 
EPA
Description: 

Indigenous communities and tribes are diverse and span the United States. While each community and tribe is unique, many share characteristics that can affect their ability to prepare for, respond to, and cope with the impacts of climate change on health.

Category: 
Federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, Indian communities, Indian territories, biohazards, climate change, vulnerability assessment, adaptation, mitigation, coast, natural resources, food security, culture

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