Climate Change and Pollution are Killing Millions, Says Study (Guardian)

Climate change and pollution are killing millions, says study

· Poor sanitation to blame, says World Bank report
· Economic growth stalled by environmental factors

John Vidal, environment editor
Thursday October 6, 2005
The Guardian


Almost a fifth of all ill health in poor countries and millions of deaths can be attributed to environmental factors, including climate change and pollution, according to a report from the World Bank.

Unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene as well as indoor and outdoor air pollution are all said to be killing people and preventing economic development. In addition, says the bank, increasing soil pollution, pesticides, hazardous waste and chemicals in food are significantly affecting health and economies.

More controversially, the report, released yesterday in New York, links cancers to environmental conditions and says global warming has a major impact on health. "For almost all forms of cancer, the risk of contracting this disease can be reduced if physical environments are safe for human habitation and food items are safe for consumption," says the report.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/story/0,12374,1585800,00.html

Anyone else read "Confessions of an Economic Hit Man"?

Isn't it interesting, when they make the diagnosis, but they themselves (the World Bank) are up to their eyeballs in blame.

THEY are probably the biggest culprit in this mess.

Now watch them point the finger at local governments.