Aging and Climate Change: From Vulnerability to Action
Author Information
Author(s): Pillemer Karl, Bordes, Cherry, Koszalinski, Nikitin, Liu, Pillemer, Thiamwong
Primary Institution: Oxford University Press
Hypothesis
Research on the effects of climate change on older adults and their potential contributions to climate solutions is limited.
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the urgent need for research on how climate change affects older adults and how they can contribute to solutions.
Supporting Evidence
- Older people are particularly vulnerable to climate-related hazards.
- Research on the intersection of climate change and aging is urgently needed.
- Older adults can play a role in climate change solutions.
Takeaway
Older people are at risk from climate change, but they can also help fight it. This study shows we need to learn more about how climate change affects them.
Methodology
The symposium includes presentations that examine the effects of climate-related hazards on older adults and their actions to mitigate climate change.
Limitations
Research on older adults and climate change is still limited.
Participant Demographics
Focus on older adults, particularly low-income individuals at risk from climate change.
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