CU Consortium

Index

Climate & health: core topics

Starting points for understanding how climate-related conditions (heat, air quality, wildfire smoke, extreme weather) can affect health. Links below prioritize primary and widely recognized public sources.

• CDC — Climate and Health
• WHO — Climate change
• EPA — Climate change
• NOAA — Climate

Heat

Heat & health

Guidance and background for heat events and heat illness prevention:

• CDC — Extreme heat
• Ready.gov — Heat

Smoke

Wildfire smoke

Air quality, particulate exposure, and practical steps during smoke events:

• AirNow — Wildfire smoke
• AirNow — AQI basics

Air

Air quality

Understanding AQI and exposure reduction habits:

• AirNow — AQI basics
• EPA — Particulate matter (PM)

Public guidance

Public guidance

Fast references for common questions during events:

• CDC — Heat warning signs
• AirNow — Smoke event guidance

Consumer

Consumer product exposure (general)

A clearly labeled, consumer-facing overview for readers interested in ingredient literacy in personal care products:

• Ingredient Safety in Personal Care Products (guide)