Which factor related to climate change does not directly impact health?

• A. Damage caused to homes and local air from wildfires
• B. Increased use of the Internet
• C. Pollutants in the drinking water spread by flooding
• D. Reduction in available food supply

Answer: (B)

Think about how climate-related changes translate directly into health outcomes. Wildfires produce smoke and extreme heat that can directly harm lungs, trigger respiratory issues, and increase injuries, while damage to homes can lead to unsafe living conditions. Flooding can overwhelm sanitation systems and spread contaminants into drinking water, causing waterborne illnesses. Droughts and climate-driven changes in food production can reduce the available food supply, leading to malnutrition and related health problems. Increased use of the Internet does not, by itself, create a direct health impact from climate change; it’s more about access to information or social connectivity rather than a direct health effect produced by climate-related changes.