2023 White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities
On Thursday, September 28th, President Biden will hold a White House Summit on Building Climate Resilient Communities to amplify the leadership of climate resilience practitioners nationwide.
Action Alert: Ask the American Hospital Association and Its Member Systems to Sign the HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge
The Climate and Health State Network of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health is seeking sign-ons to a letter to the American Hospital Association (AHA) asking it to....
Consortium Statement on the First Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act
On the anniversary of the IRA, we celebrate this accomplishment but remind ourselves there is more to do to safeguard the health of our patients.
Statement on Maui Wildfires and Resources for Helping Those Affected
The Climate & Health Equity Fellowship, through the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health, extends its thoughts for healing and recovery to the people and families of those affected....
Letter: 40 Health Organizations Unite to Deliver Farm Policy Recommendations
The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health, along with 40 health organizations from around the country, delivered a letter with a set of recommendations for the upcoming Farm Bill....
Extreme Heat and Our Health: An Imperative for Climate Action
Across the country, temperatures are once again soaring due to climate change. This does not have to be our future.
Wildfires, Our Health, and the Importance of Climate Action
This historic wildfire season in Canada has resulted in massive plumes of black smoke affecting the health of millions of Americans. The good news is that this dismal future for....
Consortium Statement on Protecting the Inflation Reduction Act
MSCCH reaffirms the climate and health benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act and believes it is important to protect the existing tax credits to facilitate a quicker transition to cleaner....
Consortium Statement on the Proposed Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles Rule
The Consortium's statement on the proposed rule to make future light- and medium-duty vehicles cleaner for the environment.
Consortium Statement on the EPA’s New Proposed Rules to Curb Carbon Pollution From Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants
MSCCH supports the new EPA proposal to limit carbon pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants.
Consortium Statement on the Proposed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
The Consortium supports the EPA’s proposed strengthened rule and asks the EPA to finalize a more stringent alternative standard for non-mercury metal hazardous air pollutants.
Letter to The Joint Commission on Hospital Sustainability Standards
Over 750 health professionals have signed a letter to The Joint Commission calling for mandatory hospital sustainability standards.
Press Release: Consortium Releases New Guide for Health Professionals and Community Groups
This guide helps health professionals and community groups build powerful and effective partnerships.
Action Alert: Ask Your Institution to Sign the HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge
Health Care Without Harm and the Consortium have drafted two letters to help you ask your institution to sign the HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge.
The Consortium’s Statement on the Clean Air Act and New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
Our statement on the Clean Air Act and the impact of new fossil fuel infrastructure.
Consortium Statement On EPA Soot Pollution Standard
A statement from the Consortium on the proposed EPA soot pollution standard.
Consortium Statement on the Approval of the Willow Oil Drilling Project in Alaska
The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health opposes President Biden’s decision to approve the Willow oil drilling project in Alaska.
Consortium Releases 2022 Annual Report
The Consortium is excited to release our 2022 Annual Report.
Press Release: 2023 Climate and Health Equity Fellowship Class
The Consortium launch the third year of the Climate Health Equity Fellowship program with a class of 13 Fellows and the launch of the CHEF Alumni Engagement Network (CAEN) for....
The Consortium Celebrates Black History Month With A Commitment To Anti-Racism
The Consortium is committed to addressing structural racism in our internal and external work.