[Editorial] Climate change: the role of the infectious disease community (Lancet Infectious Diseases)

In October, the World Meteorological Organization reported that atmospheric concentrations of CO2 increased at a record rate in 2016 to reach their highest point in 800 000 years. Such statistics are a stark reminder that human beings continue to damage the planet and that not enough is being done to mitigate the harms. Climate change is one of the severest threats to human health and wellbeing. At the end of a year of policy setbacks as well as causes for optimism in addressing climate change, now is a good time to reflect on how the infectious diseases community could respond to the challenge.