Turning knowledge into actionFrom floods to droughts and wildfires, the signs of climate change are visible all around us. But have we truly grasped the impact these are having on our health, and could this be the reason for inadequate global action? Beginning with a description of climate change and how rich countries and large corporations are mostly responsible for it, the article goes on to recount the dangers climate change poses for people’s health. It explains how heatwaves can pose risks for older people and outdoor workers, and how air polluted with greenhouse gases can cause heart and lung diseases. It describes how droughts can result in food and water shortages and cause wildfires that lead to breathing problems and eye irritation, and how climate change-induced longer flowering seasons can exacerbate pollen allergies and asthma.“Concepts like net zero, rising sea levels, or melting ice caps can feel distant and abstract,” observes environmental epidemiologist Cathryn Tonne, professor at CATALYSE project coordinator Barcelona Institute for Global Health, in a ‘Horizon’ article(opens in new window). “To make these issues more relatable and urgent, we need to highlight their importance for health.”Launched in 2022, CATALYSE is working to provide new knowledge, data and tools to close the knowledge-to-action gap to accelerate climate change action and protect public health in Europe. “There are serious health implications to climate change, but we have not been very effective at explaining these to the public, nor the health benefits of climate action,” Tonne notes.The ‘Frontiers for Young Minds’ article goes on to explain another impact of climate change on people’s health – how it can also make it easier for infectious diseases such as dengue, malaria and Lyme disease to spread. Tackling this problem is the focus of IDAlert, which is developing decision support tools and systems to help decision-makers take timely action to improve Europe’s resilience to health threats.

Preferences updatedSkip to contentSkip to site indexSection NavigationSEARCHSubscribe for €0.50/weekLog inTrump AdministrationUpdatesTariff TrackerEmpowering Election DeniersLashing Out at Political FoesGovernment ShutdownApproval RatingTrump Says He’s Cutting Off Trade Negotiations With CanadaThe president said he was motivated by an ad, paid for by the province of Ontario, that featured Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs in a 1987 radio address.Listen to this article · 5:56 min Learn moreShare full article328By Ana Swanson and Matina Stevis-GridneffReporting from Washington and TorontoPublished Oct. 23, 2025Updated Oct. 24, 2025, 9:12 a.m. ETPresident Trump said late Thursday that he was terminating negotiations with Canada over the high tariffs that he imposed on its steel, auto parts and other major exports, adding new uncertainty to the relationship with America’s second-biggest trading partner.On Truth Social, the president said he was ending all trade negotiations with Canada because of a video ad, paid for by the province of Ontario, that featured former President Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.“TARIFFS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY, AND ECONOMY, OF THE U.S.A.,” Mr. Trump wrote. “Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED.”Mr. Trump claimed that the ad was fake and said that it had been placed “to interfere with the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court,” which is currently considering a legal challenge to many of Mr. Trump’s tariffs.But the quotes are drawn from a radio address that Mr. Reagan gave in April 1987, in which he urged Congress not to pursue protectionist policies against Japan and gave a blistering critique of the economic effects of tariffs. Although quotes are taken from different parts of Mr. Reagan’s speech, there is no indication that they have been altered.

The queue for the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal Studios is a highly immersive, detailed tour of Hogwarts Castle. It is filled with props, projections, and special effects that make waiting in line an attraction in itself. Scenes and experiences inside the queueAs you enter Hogwarts, the queue takes you through many recognizable locations from the Harry Potter films. The dungeon: The queue begins below the castle in the dungeons, where you will pass by the Mirror of Erised.The greenhouses: Next, you pass through Professor Sprout's greenhouses, where you can spot mandrakes in their pots. The greenhouse section is not air-conditioned, so it can be warm on a hot day.The Portrait Gallery: This hallway is lined with over 100 animated portraits, including those of the four Hogwarts founders: Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff, and Rowena Ravenclaw. The portraits interact with each other as you walk past.Dumbledore's office: Inside the Headmaster's office, a hologram of Professor Dumbledore welcomes "muggles" to Hogwarts. You can also spot the Pensieve and the Sword of Gryffindor.Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom: In this classroom, you find Harry, Ron, and Hermione under the Invisibility Cloak. They urge you to meet them in the Room of Requirement to sneak away to a Quidditch match.The Sorting Hat: A final safety warning before boarding is delivered by a talking animatronic Sorting Hat. Tips for managing the queueUse the Single Rider line: If you don't mind splitting up your party, the Single Rider line is a significantly faster way to get on the ride.Do a "castle tour": Guests who don't want to ride can ask a team member for a self-guided "castle tour." This lets you walk through the detailed queue without getting on the ride, though it may be unavailable on crowded days.Go during Early Park Admission or late evening: For the shortest wait times, visit first thing in the morning (especially if you have Early Park Admission from a Universal hotel) or during the last few hours before the park closes.Consider your body size: The ride's over-the-shoulder harnesses may not accommodate all body types. There are test seats at the entrance, and modified seating is available in some versions of the ride for those who need it. How to use Express PassYou can use a Universal Express Pass to skip most of the queue for the Forbidden Journey ride. However, if you are a big Harry Potter fan, many recommend doing the standard queue at least once to fully appreciate the castle's details. If you have an Unlimited Express Pass, you can use the standard line at a less busy time and use the Express line when the wait is long.