Climate change in Straubing: Start the Heroes for Future rally!

Climate change in Straubing: Start the Heroes for Future rally!

Theresienplatz, 94315 Straubing, Deutschland - In Straubing, a new initiative of the health department ensures a fresh wind in the formation of climate crayons. The exciting climate rally "Heroes for Future" starts on July 1st, in which young and old can discover the effects of climate change in a playful way. Team members like Dr. Mila Koch, Alexandra Jehle and Christina Drexler are the heads behind this campaign, which invite the citizens with small "climates"-the so-called "climate buddies".

The rally will lead participants through a 2.6 kilometer route that begins at Theresienplatz. Here, the participants can control nine stations via GPS, solve exciting tasks and discover numerous informative content and quiz questions. In addition to UV radiation and extreme weather, the focus is also on the topic of ozone. In view of the increasing UV radiation exposure, which is caused by climate change, the informed handling of these topics is essential. An increased UV radiation content in Germany can significantly increase the risk of skin and eye cancer, which the regional health authority takes very seriously. This danger is reinforced by changing weather conditions and the associated higher exposure, as the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BFS) reports.

family -friendly offer

The climate rally is specially designed for families, holiday offers and school projects. Parents and teachers can deal with the topics of climate and health in an educational and at the same time entertaining way. There is also the option of picking up a free present bag with useful utensils such as sun hat or drinking bottle in the health department as long as the stock lasts. A clear plus: the route is ideal for strollers!

An important aspect of this project is the handling of UV radiation. According to information from the BFS, there are various measures to protect the population from higher UV loads. Sun sails, city green and information campaigns such as the UV-Sicher 2023 of the BFS are important tools to strengthen the awareness of UV protection and to develop suitable adaptation strategies.

health consequences and responsibility

The health consequences of increased UV radiation are not insignificant. Even low exposure can have long-term serious consequences, such as skin cancer or other UV-related diseases. By 2022, more than 38,000 cases of skin diseases were recognized in Germany that were triggered by natural UV radiation. These developments are alarming and demands for immediate action by municipalities, schools and companies that have to better protect their employees and students.

The health department and the organizers of the "Heroes for Future" rally contribute to the education and sensitization with their initiative, which is why this event truly is a step in the right direction. With the free "Healthy Climate" app, which will support all participants, learning about climate change and health becomes even easier and more accessible. On the way to the future, it is important to pull together together - because climate change affects all of us.

For all those who would like to learn more about the topic, the information is available at Aktuell , bfs and dguv available.