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American Psychiatric Association: Position Statement on Mental Health and Climate Change

The American Psychiatric Association (APA) recognizes that climate change poses a threat to public health, including mental health. Those with mental health disorders are disproportionately impacted by the consequences of....

2nd Annual Conference: Good Climate Policy Starts with Health

The conference convened 128 doctors and other health professionals to promote a health policy action agenda for addressing today’s climate emergency.

American Association of Community Psychiatrists Position Statement: Mental Health and Climate Change

The American Association of Community Psychiatrists (AACP) recognizes that climate change poses significant threats to public health in general and to mental health in particular. Persons with mental illnesses and....

May 2, 2019 – Webinar – Foods of the Future: Great Tasting, Healthy Foods for a Low Carbon World

The food industry is among the three largest emitters of greenhouse gases. Join this webinar to explore how sustainable food companies are working to lower climate impacts.

May 1-2, 2019 – American Climate Leadership Summit

Join ecoAmerica for the American Climate Leadership Summit 2019 – the nation’s largest and most diverse gathering dedicated to broadening and catalyzing action and advocacy for effective climate solutions.

Our Latest Newsletter

Read the about the latest climate & health news, important Consortium updates, and our Champion of the Month!

Video: Future of Food – Kathleen Merrigan and Rajiv Shah

Watch this video of Kathleen Merrigan, and Rajiv Shah, as they discuss the challenge to end hunger and promote sustainable agriculture.

April 28-29, 2019: Consortium Annual Conference

The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health will hold its second annual meeting: Good Climate Policy Starts with Health. The conference will include briefings on national and state level....

April 26 & 27, 2019 – Empowering Capable Climate Communicators Symposium

Join The CLEO Institute for our annual Empowering Capable Climate Communicators Symposium in partnership with Florida International University's Sea Level Solutions Center. This will be the most important climate and....

Statement on the EPA’s proposed amendments to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) for Power Plants

This rulemaking will take final action on two of the three distinct actions included in EPA's February 7, 2019 proposal (84 FR 2670) regarding the National Emission Standards for Hazardous....

Apr 7, 2020 Webinar: Mobilizing Action for Climate, Health, and Equity

Join this free webinar series to learn more about the U.S. Call to Action on Climate, Health, and Equity, and how it is being used to organize climate & health....

April 6, 2019 : A Symposium – Reducing the Impact of Climate Change on Health: The Role of Health Care Professionals

A symposium to provide health care professionals with an opportunity to engage in robust discussion about ideas for corrective action to improve the lives of people in the face of....

Apr 5 – May 2, 2020 Online Course: Climate Justice and Equitable Adaptation

In this course participants will have the opportunity to interface with experts in the field of climate justice.

CME Opportunity: On-Demand Course on Climate Change and Health

Brown Alpert Medical School is offering an on-demand course on Climate Change & Health, presented by Dr. Nitin Damle.

Climate policy will help ‘keep my patients out of the hospital’

Dr. Laalitha Surapaneni is interviewed about how the effects of climate change are showing up in her day-to-day work as an internal medicine doctor.

Consortium 2018 Annual Report

Read our 2018 Annual Report!

March 2019 Champion!

A change in one carbon footprint is a step toward a more sustainable planet, but it takes a group to make a big difference. As he works to counter climate....

March 5, 2019 – Webinar: A Deep Dive on the Green New Deal

A Webinar discussing the Green New Deal – a suite of economic stimulus programs aiming to address climate change in an equitable way.

February 28, 2019 – Virtual Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Asthma Alley

Join American Lung Association, Allergy & Asthma Network, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, and GroundTruth Films for a virtual film screening of “Asthma Alley”.

Medical community must sound alarm on climate change’s negative effects on health

Dr Cheryl Holder writes about how we all bear responsibility for making our city, and our world, a healthful place to live and raise our families.