The threat of global climate change isn't only a threat about wild weather.

According to a new report produced by eight different government agencies, the health risks of climate change should also give us cause for concern.

We have known for some time that rising temperatures mean super storms and sea level rise, but now we're learning how warmer temperatures also mean more chronic respiratory issues, more insect-borne illnesses, and more chemical toxins in our food supply.

And, those health risks will likely have a disproportionate impact on children, elderly, communities of color, and pregnant women.

EPA director Gina McCarthy said, “Climate change endangers our health by affecting our food and water sources, the air we breath and the weather we experience.

It will exacerbate certain health effects that already exist, and create new ones.” To protect vulnerable people in our nation from these dangerous health issues, we better get busy fighting for more climate solutions.