Climate Emergencies

According to the World Bank, countries like Pakistan have already begun to bear the brunt of the profound impacts of climate change, such as shifting weather patterns and catastrophic floods. These catastrophic consequences of climate change are only projected to further escalate, leading to widespread climate-related disasters, environmental degradation, and air pollution. Further, climate change is also expected to exacerbate current local issues of air pollution and smog. To better understand the impact of climate and extreme weather on the global population, our team is spearheading multiple research projects aimed at comprehensively understanding it's impact on individuals. With a primary focus on heat-related illnesses, we hope to elucidate how these conditions may uniquely manifest during clinical encounters. Moreover, our investigations extend to exploring potential biomarkers that could revolutionize early detection and management strategies for heat-related illnesses. Ultimately, we hope that our research will contribute to broader efforts tackling climate injustice, given that climate change poses a disproportionate burden on marginalized communities belonging to low-income countries.