February 2019 Champion!
Dr David Fivenson, a dermatologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, expects that as the planet’s temperature goes up, incidence of dermatological disease will too. Read about how this champion is raising....
My Patients’ Health Depends on Addressing Climate Change
Medical student Autumn Vogel confronts the future, writing an Op-Ed on how climate change is going to put incredible stress on our already overburdened health system.
February 20, 2019 : Webinar – Why We Must Protect Clean Air Act Authority in Climate Legislation
Hear from two experts on why we must keep all our climate-fighting tools on the table and not preempt or limit current authorities to reduce the emissions that cause climate....
Statement: Medical Societies respond to proposed revision to Clean Air Act
February 14, 2019 - The EPA is holding a hearing on a proposed revision to a rule under the Clean Air Act to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new fossil....
Climate change is a health emergency. Let’s act like it.
Dr. Linda Rudolph (Public Health Institute), and Dr. Will Barrett (American Lung Association) write about the California Call to Action on Climate, Health, and Equity.
Statement: Infectious Diseases Society of America Joins Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health
February 5, 2019 - The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health (Consortium) announced today that the Infectious Diseases Society of America has signed on to the Consortium of 23....
Jan 31 – American Lung Association Webinar on Climate Change, Air Polution and Health
Thu, Jan 31, 2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST - A webinar for health, medical and policy professionals covering topline findings of three recent major reports on climate change,....
Jan 31: Webinar on Yale Health & Climate Certificate
Registration for this 18-week, online program is now closed. If you missed this informational webinar, you can still review the recording.
January 2019 Champion!
Dr. Carissa Cabán-Aleman, a psychiatrist and assistant professor, is a champion for providing psychological first aid for local leaders affected by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. She has helped social....
LTE: Webert and clean power
Dr. Samantha Ahdoot, a physician, professor, and Chair of Virginia Clinicians for Climate Action, calls on Delegate Webert to support the Solar Freedom Bill in the Virginia General Assembly.
Press Release: Hospitals urge EPA to maintain standards on mercury and other toxic pollution
The 17 U.S. health systems of HCWH are urging the EPA to protect public health by upholding strong limits on mercury and other toxic pollutants emitted from coal-fired power plants.
This CU Physician Says Climate Change Disproportionately Affects Women’s Health
Dr. Cecilia Sorensen, a Colorado physician and Consortium advocate, talks to Colorado Matters about her work and the impacts of climate change on women.
10th largest health system pledges 100% renewable electricity by 2030
Advocate Aurora Health announced a commitment to power its health care operations with 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030.
Climate change is affecting health now. Our leaders must take action.
Op-Ed published by two former U.S. Surgeons General, Richard Carmona and David Satcher, in STAT News.
Jan 15: CCL Webinar – Values, Democracy and Solutions for a Changing Planet
Join Ed Saltzberg, Managing Director of the Security and Sustainability Forum in a one-hour conversation with Citizen Climate Lobby's Executive Director, Mark Reynolds.
January 12: Clinical Climate Change – Patients, Populations, and Providers and the Impacts of Global Warming
This full day CME conference will connect physicians, nurses, frontline staff, and allied health professionals with up-to-date evidence-based information on the impact of climate change on the health of populations....
Follow Up: Congress, it’s time to follow your doctor’s prescription on climate change
Follow-up article published in the Fresno Madera Medical Society magazine by Don Gaede and Alexander Sherrifs, physicians and members of the Fresno Madera Medical Society.
Opinion: Climate change is killing our patients
Op-Ed published by two Washington physicians, Michael Soman and Mark Vosslers, in the Seattle Times.
American College of Preventive Medicine – Climate Change Policy Recommendations
The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) recognizes climate change as a threat to human health. Therefore, ACPM advocates for public health engagement and action on climate change including adoption....
January 2 – June 3, 2019 : edX Harvard Course – The Health Effects of Climate Change
A free 7 week self-paced course. Created with support from the Harvard Global Health Institute, this course will explain how climate change impacts people around the globe, but also how....