CDC Around the World: June 5 is World Environment Day!

CDC Around the World: June 5 is World Environment Day!

CDC Around the World: June 5 is World Environment Day!

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

June 5 is World Environment Day. The health of the planet impacts the health of its people. View full-sized photo

Spotlighted Topic of the Week: World Environment Day

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On the Calendar

Spotlighted Topic of the Week: World Environment Day

Blog of the Week CDC OBSERVES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5 to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth. It is run by the United Nations Environment Programme. Read this story below about the effects of climate change on Pacific Islanders…read blog

Infographic of the Week

IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HUMAN HEALTH View full-sized infographic

Video of the Week

CREEPING DESERTS (Provided by United Nations Environment Programme) In West Africa, the Sahara desert is growing by thousands of square kilometers a year and the search for water for people and their animals becomes ever more desperate…watch video

Story of the Week

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND RECOVERY: TYPHOON HAIYAN, PHILIPPINES In November 2013, Typhoon Haiyan struck the eastern side of the Philippine Islands, home to 11 million people. The storm, with sustained winds of 195 mph and gusts up to 240 mph, is the strongest typhoon to strike landfall in recorded history. Typhoon Haiyan also created a 20 foot tall, tsunami-like storm surge, which further decimated the coastal communities. More than 6,000 people lost their lives and an estimated 4 million people were displaced from their homes by the storm…read story

CDC Ebola Updates

Latest Outbreak Info The World Health Organization has reported 27,209 cases of Ebola and 11,164 deaths worldwide…read more Q & A on Ebola CDC Responder Stories More resources on the CDC Ebola website >>

In the News

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On the Calendar

June 5: World Environment Day June 14: World Blood Donor Day June 15: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 16: Day of the African Child June 19: World Sickle Cell Day June 20: World Refugee Day