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This open-access online module is an excellent resource for anyone interested in  leptospirosis, a disease familiar to many animal and human health  professionals. It helps you understand its complex epidemiology, which  involves various hosts and serovars. In many countries, outbreaks of  leptospirosis are linked to rainy seasons and floods. This case study will  walk you through an investigation of the animal sources of a 2012  leptospirosis outbreak in western Fiji that followed a tropical storm and floods.

Example code for the estimation of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index and Land Surface Temperature on Google Earth Engine. Code is also provided for aggregation to  the census block group.

This online course covers the projected impacts of climate change around the world and  related adaptations (risk management), with particular attention to  humanitarian impacts and food systems. We will cover climate risk assessment,  risk perception, risk communication, and climate risk management/adaptation. In doing this, we will cover major climate impacts by sector, as well as  their interactions and humanitarian implications. We will use AI in this  class. Students will experiment with different methodologies to assess  climate risk and identify impact modeling methodologies that are most  appropriate for specific applications. Students will learn why people  perceive risk differently and experiment with innovative methods to  communicate risk. In the risk management section, students will critique climate change adaptation strategies and identify equity and justice  implications. Each week of class will have asynchronous learning content  consisting of readings, video explainers for the readings, lecture videos,  discussion boards, and a weekly field trip video to the Museum of Fine Arts  in Boston. Each week will also have an experiential lab session that is held  synchronously for one hour. The lab will consist of an exercise or simulation  of technologies and methods related to climate impact assessment and  management. There is no prior experience needed for the labs. Finally, students will produce two assignments: a climate risk assessment and a  proposal for the Green Climate Fund, which is the largest global fund to  address climate change. In these assignments, students will analyze risk and apply course content to propose solutions for climate change  adaptation.

In a world with  more extreme weather, the ability to interpret and apply forecasting  information is critical for effective disaster preparedness. Many  practitioners and researchers, particularly those new to anticipatory action,  struggle to navigate the complexities of weather and climate forecasts. This  webinar series is designed to bridge that knowledge gap by providing a  foundational understanding of forecasting principles, impact-based  forecasting approaches, and key considerations for decision-making. By  equipping beginners with practical insights and real-world examples, this  series aims to enhance their ability to use forecasts effectively, ask the  right questions, and take timely anticipatory action to mitigate risks and  save lives. There are 5 modules, each consisting of a few social-media-style  videos and one webinar. While most of the modules have some relation to  health (e.g. health impacts of flooding), module 5 specifically covers health forecasting for anticipatory action.

This StoryMap was produced in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Climate Emergency Mobilization Office (CEMO), the USC Dornsife Public Exchange, USC  Environmental Health and Spatial Sciences Institute students and researchers to help build awareness among Angelenos about the increasing risks and costs from extreme heat. It is also meant to provide quick access to information on  the City of LA's Heat Relief 4 LA Campaign, Emergency Management Department  Programs addressing extreme heat and the City's network of cooling centers and resources.

This 1.5 hour course covers the basics of climate resilience to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems for everyone.

This resource helps clinicians understand the health risks of wildfire smoke, identify vulnerable populations, and advise patients on using the Air Quality Index and other strategies to reduce exposure. It also emphasizes the importance of  cross-sectional collaboration in protecting public health during wildfire events.

This document, originally developed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is designed to help local public health officials prepare for smoke events, to take measures to protect  the public when smoke is present, and communicate with the public about  wildfire smoke and health.