Over 1 billion people worldwide are obese, according to the World Health Organization. If current trends continue, half the world could be obese or overweight by 2035. The WHO refers to it as an epidemic. Recent data shows that over 40% of Americans are living with obesity.

Rachel Nugent, clinical associate professor of global health, is interviewed.

The report finds that societal factors, including historic racism, have shaped the climate reality for many communities of color.

Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.

The last 12 months were the hottest Earth has ever recorded, according to a new report by Climate Central, a nonprofit science research group.

Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.

Climate change is associated with more frequent and severe wildfires, extreme weather events, droughts and pollution — all of which impact our food, water, air and overall well-being.

Kristie Ebi, professor of global health and of environmental and occupational health sciences at the UW, is quoted.