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Posted March 12, 2021 Past Events

March 12 Webinar: Environmental Justice – From the Beginning

Dr. Robert Bullard, widely deemed the “Father of Environmental Justice” will review the principles and history of environmental justice with an emphasis on how clinicians advocating on climate change can....

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Posted March 4, 2021 Past Events

March 4 – March 10: National Adaptation Forum – Heat Stress Series

Join EcoAdapt for their series on solutions to heat stress being implemented around the country.
Posted March 1, 2021 Latest News

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.  
Posted February 27, 2021 Past Events

February 27, 2021: Climate, Health, and Equity Symposium

This is a one-day, CME opportunity for clinicians to learn how extreme heat impacts health, and how they can play a role in building equitable solutions.
Posted February 25, 2021 Past Events

February 25, Webinar: Southeast conversations on the Lancet Countdown: Climate and Health

Join featured speakers Dean James Curran, Dr. Renee Salas, Surili Patel, and Stacey Abrams in a special discussion of the findings of the Lancet Countdown US Brief and what they....

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Posted February 18, 2021 Latest News

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.  
Posted February 18, 2021 Members in Action

Florida needs stronger energy efficiency programs for our health, for our future

Op-ed by FCCA Member Dr. Barbara Nabrit-Stephens. When we use less electricity, we save money & reduce power plant pollution that creates smog, accelerates warming & harms our health.  
Posted February 18, 2021 Champions of the Month, Members in Action

February 2021 Champion!

Despite the worsening disaster of the climate crisis, Dr. Robert Kitchen has an optimistic approach – advocating for climate solutions to benefit health.    
Posted February 18, 2021 Members in Action

Biden should treat climate change as a health emergency

Disadvantaged communities are feeling the brunt of climate impacts - an op-ed published in The Hill by Consortium Director Dr. Mona Sarfaty and Consortium Consultant Dr. Linda Rudolph.    ....

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Posted February 18, 2021 Past Events

February 18 Webinar: Climate Change and Dermatology – Lecture Series #2

The second in a series of 3 virtual conferences exploring the intersection of climate change and dermatology.
Posted February 12, 2021 Latest News

Consortium releases 2020 Annual Report

Take a look at our newly released 2020 Annual Report!  
Posted February 10, 2021 Members in Action

CBS News: Climate Change puts Children’s Health at Risk

Pediatrician Climate Advocates, Dr. Lisa Patel and Dr. Lori Byron, were interviewed for CBS News about the health effects of climate change impacting our children.  
Posted February 9, 2021 Past Events

February 9 & 11, 2021 Conference: Protecting Human Health in a Changing Climate

During this virtual conference hosted by the University of Virginia, health care providers will gain a deeper understanding of the relationships between a changing climate and human health.
Posted February 8, 2021 Latest News

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.  
Posted February 7, 2021 Past Events

February – April, 2021 Project ECHO Webinars: Climate Change and Human Health

Increase your knowledge about climate change and health with this free webinar series for healthcare providers, public health professionals, first responders and community health workers.
Posted February 5, 2021 Members in Action

International Journal of Women’s Dermatology – Special Issue on Climate Change & Dermatology

This special issue brings climate change into the foreground of dermatology, with the proposition that it is essential to learn about, discuss, and incorporate what we know into practices and....

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Posted February 1, 2021 Past Events

February 1, Webinar: Cascading Disasters at the Intersection of Underserved Communities

The inaugural event of this series features medical ethicist Dr. Harriet A. Washington discussing the impact of climate change and racism on underserved communities.
Posted January 28, 2021 Members in Action

The Journal of Climate Change and Health

This exciting new journal seeks to publish articles related to best practices and solutions for climate change and health, emphasizing issues related to environmental justice and how they coincide to....

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Posted January 28, 2021 Past Events

January 28, 2021 Webinar: How Parks Can Make Communities More Sustainable and Resilient

A 90-minute educational session about how to work within your community to use parks to move the sustainability needle and generate multiple community co-benefits.
Posted January 26, 2021 Past Events

January 26th, Webinar: How Will Climate Change Impact Health in Montana?

This webinar will feature experts discussing a new special report published by the Montana Climate Assessment on how climate change is likely to impact human health.
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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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