This report will serve as a basis for our efforts to share with the public and policymakers in government and industry what we know about the ways climate change is harming our health, and the health benefits of climate solutions. In particular, this report will highlight the urgency of this challenge and provide direction on how to respond to climate change to improve the health of the people in Wisconsin today and in the future.
The harmful health risks from climate change vary from region to region, so this report looks at issues that affect Wisconsin specifically. Health professionals have a unique role to play in issuing this alert and closing the gap in public recognition of this serious danger.