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Posted November 21, 2023 Latest News, Statements

Consortium Statement on the Fifth National Climate Assessment

The release of the Fifth National Climate Assessment marks a significant milestone in the United States' commitment to addressing climate change. Learn more about the key health takeaways.
Posted November 16, 2023 Latest News, Statements

Consortium Statement on the Lancet Countdown’s 2023 U.S. Brief

The Consortium encourages policymakers and the public to review the findings of the Lancet 2023 U.S. brief to understand the urgent need to adopt policies that protect health and advance....

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Posted September 27, 2023 Latest News, Statements

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.
Posted August 16, 2023 Latest News, Statements

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.
Posted August 14, 2023 Latest News, Statements

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....

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Posted August 11, 2023 Latest News, Statements

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....

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Posted May 23, 2023 Latest News, Statements

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....

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Posted May 16, 2023 Latest News, Statements

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.
Posted May 11, 2023 Latest News, Statements

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.
Posted May 8, 2023 Latest News, Statements

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.
Posted April 7, 2023 Latest News, Statements

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.
Posted March 15, 2023 Latest News, Statements

Consortium Statement On EPA Soot Pollution Standard

A statement from the Consortium on the proposed EPA soot pollution standard.
Posted March 13, 2023 Latest News, Statements

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.
Posted January 27, 2023 Latest News, Statements

Consortium Statement on the EPA Supplemental Proposal to Reduce Methane and Other Pollutants From the Oil and Gas Industry

Our director's statement on the EPA's proposal to cut methane and other harmful pollutants from oil and gas operations across the U.S.
Posted August 12, 2022 Latest News, Statements

Consortium Statement on the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act is a historic legislative victory for climate and health equity that will transform the US response to climate change and accelerate the clean energy transition. At....

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Posted June 30, 2022 Latest News, Statements

Consortium Statement on West Virginia v. EPA Decision

Our director's statement on the climate and health impacts of today's West Virginia v. EPA decision.
Posted April 22, 2022 Latest News, Statements

Consortium and 58 Health Organizations Call on Biden White House To Limit Fossil Fuels

America's health organizations are calling on the Biden Administration to invest in clean energy - not fossil fuels - to ensure energy independence.
Posted November 4, 2021 Latest News, Statements

Consortium Statement on US and Global Efforts to Reduce Methane Emissions

The Consortium applauds the Biden Administration and world leaders for taking critical steps to reduce methane emissions, including the proposed EPA rule to regulate methane emissions from the oil and....

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Posted August 10, 2021 Latest News, Statements

Consortium Statement on the IPCC Report Release

The Sixth Assessment Report released from the IPCC turns up the dial on the urgency to respond to climate change and limit greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted April 22, 2021 Latest News, Statements

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.  
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The Consortium is hosted by the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication in collaboration with Sean N. Parker Center at the Stanford School of Medicine.

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