Ryan Beck MPH 632-L1

As we begin to think about being active and prepared, explore  the website for The National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site.  and the links that are specific to your region or area of interest to learn more about health (physical and psychosocial) and environmental impacts or preparedness needs for these disaster precipitators. In California we have the  Disaster Healthcare Volunteers Site  (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. , where healthcare professionals and those with healthcare experience can express a desire to be a volunteer should a disaster happen. Is there something similar where you live? The website provided several links regarding natural disasters. When looking at this site and the references for natural disasters, I immediately began to think about Hurricane Harvey and the devastation it caused. Specifically, I began to think about the w...

What do you personally find most troubling about climate change? Overall, the impact of climate change is most troubling. As temperatures continue to rise, water levels and agriculture are directly affected. The devastating impact this has on human kind and the environments we inhabit are troubling. Climate change can cause our agriculture system to collapse; making access to food more difficult. As seen over the last couple of years, climate change can drastically affect the weather and strength of storms. These instances of direct impact climate change and how it threatens the environment and humans is very troubling. Therefore, more research and investments should be made into reducing climate change.   As a public health professional, what do you think needs the greatest attention right now? With regards to climate change, I believe awareness and education are important and need attention. Lack of knowledge on climate change and how to prevent climate change in...

I really enjoyed the posted video and the subject of living zero waste.  I recently saw a writer for Buzzfeed explore this lifestyle and commit to doing it for a month. Over the course of the month she found it to be difficult, but very satisfying. I do not live a zero waste lifestyle, however, over the past few months, I have begun to reduce our waste.  I no longer use bags for my produce.  I try to avoid buying food in bags or containers that cannot be recycled and I make sure to shop in the bulk bin.  Not only does this save some money, it makes you more aware of the foods you put in your body. Overall, I would like to eventually transition to a zero waste life, however, I find it might be a little difficult when it comes to certain aspects of cooking. For example, when you braise meat, you should dry it off. I usually use paper towels. I guess you could use towels, however, I feel like that could be a potential health risk or contamination problem. I really respe...