How Climate Change Is Overwhelming Emergency Rooms

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights the growing strain climate change places on hospital emergency departments. Rising temperatures, pollution, extreme weather events, and freezing conditions are leading to more climate-related illnesses. However, many emergency departments, built decades ago, are not equipped to handle this increased patient load, creating both medical and financial challenges for hospitals. With no immediate solutions, McIntyre warns that the crisis will only intensify.