Statement on the United States’ Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target
Our Director's statement on the Biden Administration's newly announced target of 50-52% emissions reductions by 2030.
Coalition Letter to President Biden: Addressing the Climate Crisis’ Domestic Impacts on Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes
Over 50 organizations, including The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health, have signed an open letter to President Biden, encouraging strong action on climate to address the US maternal....
Internists Say the American Jobs Plan Will also Protect the Health of Americans
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is glad to see the many ways that the American Jobs Plan would help to protect the health of those in our country.
Announcing Climate and Health Equity Fellowship Recipients
In partnership with the National Medical Association, the Consortium has launched a fellowship to generate a network of experts on climate, health and equity in four southeastern states.
Director’s Note on Opportunities for Climate and Health Advocates
We can seize this opportunity to ensure trusted health voices are heard, to shape and champion policies that bring health and equity focused climate solutions to life.
Consortium releases 2020 Annual Report
Take a look at our newly released 2020 Annual Report!
Presidential Executive Orders to Tackle the Climate Crisis
Find out more and download the factsheet about President Biden's executive actions to tackle the climate crisis at home and abroad, create jobs, and restore scientific integrity.
Policy Brief on Renewable Energy Standards
Download our new policy brief to learn about an important nationwide climate policy — renewable energy standards — and the associated climate, health, and equity benefits.
Lancet U.S. Policy Brief 2020
The latest Lancet report on health and climate change finds that with climate action, the lives of millions can be improved and saved.
Consortium Statement on the Attack on the U.S. Capitol
The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health decries the domestic terrorist attack on the Capitol on January 6th.
Holiday Message from the Consortium
The staff of the Consortium thank you for your great work during this past year, and wish you and yours happy, safe, and healthy holidays.
Consortium Appeal 2020
Support the work of the Consortium by making a tax deductible donation today. Your gift will be matched by generous supporters, giving your donation twice the power!
American Academy of Pediatrics Expands Climate Focus
During the past year, climate-passionate pediatricians within the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have expanded the efforts of the Academy on climate.
Director’s Note on the Election
Read our Executive Director Dr. Mona Sarfaty's note on the election, our latest achievements, and our work ahead.
Statement in Support of Ron Klain as Chief of Staff to President-Elect Biden
The equitable protection and promotion of human health must be a central organizing principle for shaping climate solutions and for educating the public about the terrible harms of climate inaction....
APA Statement: Psychiatrists Call for a Non-Violent Election
As psychiatrists we know that with civic disruption, violence, intimidation and associated threats of authoritarian actions, our efforts to address the mounting crisis of climate change and associated disparities and....
Over 4,300 Doctors and Nurses Sign a Letter to Patients on Climate Change
Doctors and Nurses write to their patients about the health harms of climate change and the actions our leaders must take to protect health.
Consortium Statement on UK’s NHS Net Zero Carbon Emissions Commitment
An inspiring example for health systems around the world – England’s National Health Service (NHS) has released a plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2045.
VIDEOS RELEASED: Health Voices for Climate Action!
Watch these heartfelt videos as doctors and nurses, in states across the US, speak about how climate change is affecting the health of their patients.
Op-ed: Political leaders will benefit from a new climate focus: Protecting health
The health harms brought on by climate change are warnings of future worse health and economic consequences, and we must take concerted action now.