New insights highlight the intersection of climate change, environmental factors, and health outcomes. Studies reveal a rapid decline of freshwater resources worldwide and increased heat-related emergencies despite fewer cold-related deaths. Research links long-term air pollution to obesity phenotypes, while microplastic inhalation is found at surprisingly high levels indoors. Additionally, flood resilience frameworks and urban noise pollution assessments offer tools to mitigate community risks and health disparities affected by environmental stressors.