The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health
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We are mobilizing the health voice for equitable climate solutions. Hosted @Mason4C.
NEW: Health professionals work hard to care for our patients and communities in the face of extreme heat. But we can’t do it alone. To protect those we serve, we need strong leadership from the nation’s governors. Read our recommendations here: bit.ly/NGALetter
The Trump administration needs to get its story straight on mercury. This solid piece is by my respected friend Samantha Ahdoot. thehill.com/opinion/health…
New #ClimateCheckup out from Dr. Ifeanyi Olele, a psychiatrist and Climate & Health Equity Fellow: Mental Health Is Melting "This is not just your patient complaining about their life — this is psychological distress laid bare." @medpagetoday medpagetoday.com/opinion/climat…
The Diploma in Climate Medicine equips clinicians to lead on climate and health. Graduates are already shaping policy and driving change. 🫵 You could be next! Learn more and register today. medschool.cuanschutz.edu/climateandheal…
Long-term air pollution exposure and incident dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis - The @TheLancetPlanet Planetary Health @TheLancet @WHO @Warriormomsin thelancet.com/journals/lanpl…
The Trump EPA is trying to revoke the endangerment finding, which is the scientific and legal foundation for its ability to regulate climate-warming pollution. Join us, @cleanairmoms, and @RepYassAnsari on August 4 to learn how to fight back! tinyurl.com/EF-RSVP
This week, the Consortium was on Capitol Hill with the newly launched Health Equity and Environment Action League, a coalition of environmental and health experts, educating our lawmakers on the impacts of extreme heat and the critical importance of programs like LIHEAP.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Global COACH Fellowship — a six-month program for health professionals working at the climate-health intersection. Apply in teams of three to gain organizing skills, mentorship, and a certificate from @FXBHarvard. 👉 fxb.harvard.edu/global-coach/
On the latest summer series episode, guest host Dr. Bruce Bekkar talks with maternal-fetal medicine expert Dr. Santosh Pandipati about the impact of extreme heat on pregnancy and how health professionals can help protect their patients. Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimate…
The Trump administration has reportedly drafted a plan to strike down the endangerment finding—the scientific basis for regulating climate pollution. This is a direct threat to public health. When the proposal is released, we'll be ready to respond. nytimes.com/2025/07/22/cli…
We have an opportunity right now to protect two critical rules against EPA rollbacks. Submitting a personalized public comment is one of the most powerful actions you can take, and it truly matters. Don’t wait. Speak up for public health today! medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/action-alerts/…
The U.S. was on track to secure a cleaner, healthier future—until the Trump admin's budget bill reversed key progress on savings, jobs and pollution. You can still benefit from federal tax credits before they expire soon. Here's what you need to know: vitalsigns.edf.org/story/clean-en…
Join us tomorrow for the next session in our communication training series! Hear from climate scientist Zachary Labe and Kristy Drutman, founder of Browngirl Green, about using social media, building an online presence, and navigating misinformation. 👉 bit.ly/CCTraining25
Have you checked out the latest episode of our summer podcast series? Guest host Dr. Neda Frayha and journalist Delaney Nolan connect the dots between extreme heat and housing, explore the importance of frontline stories, and discuss needed solutions. 🎧 bit.ly/HealthyClimate…
Join the Consortium and over 100 organizations in delivering a strong message to the National Governors Association: States must lead on extreme heat protections. Sign on or endorse by July 20 to urge governors to act where national efforts have lagged. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
📣 New blog alert! Dr. Callins from @PublicHealth shares climate & health education toolkit on @ecoAmerica’s @Climate4Health: Empower youth to become change agents through climate justice & health advocacy. 🌎💪🏾 l8r.it/vHWr #ClimateAndHealth #ProtectKidsHealth
Don't miss this timely conversation from the Alliance for Heat Resilience and Health! To address the growing threat of extreme heat, we need coordinated action from state leaders, health professionals, and communities. Join to learn how we can make that happen.
Extreme heat is deadly — and it’s getting worse. Join APHA on Thursday, July 17, for a free discussion on how states can lead the way in protecting communities from rising temperatures apha.org/events-and-mee… #ClimateChangesHealth
The strongest nor’easters are being supercharged by climate pollution, a new study shows. These devastating storms slam the East Coast with paralyzing rain, snow, and flooding, threatening the health and safety of communities in their path. cnn.com/2025/07/14/cli…
NEW: Applications for our 2026 Climate and Health Equity Fellowship are now open! This program empowers physicians from underrepresented groups in medicine to become leaders in climate and health equity. Apply now through November 15th: bit.ly/CHEF2026
Trump administration says it won’t publish major climate change reports on NASA website as promised This is yet another move that will leave communities in the dark when it comes to the current and future impacts of climate change. apnews.com/article/climat…
