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| Pandemic | International spread of an infectious disease, typically affecting people worldwide. |
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| Particulate Matter (PM) | Microscopic solid or liquid particles in the atmosphere. Particulate matter can be natural (such… |
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| Pesticides | Substances to control pests including insecticides for insects and herbicides for weeds.… |
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| Planetary boundaries | Environmental limits which define a safe operating space for humanity to maintain a stable and… |
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| Planetary Health Diet (PHD) | An evidence-based, plant-focussed diet developed by the EAT-Lancet Commission to be… |
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| Planetary Health Education Framework | A framework to guide learning and teaching about planetary health in higher education. |
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| Planetary health lens | Viewing issues (and making decisions) from a planetary health perspective, such as considering… |
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| Planetary Health Report Card (PHRC) | A student-led, metric-based evaluation of planetary health education in health professional… |
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| Pollinators | Animals (such as bees, birds, and bats) that transfer pollen between flowers enabling plants to… |
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| Pollution | The introduction of harmful substances (e.g. chemicals, greenhouse gases) or energy (e.g. heat,… |
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| Preparedness | Readiness to deal with disasters and emergencies, such as extreme weather events. |
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| Psychoterratic syndromes | Mental health conditions caused by the impact of environmental change and disasters on… |