Members in Action & Blog
January 2022 Champion!
Shaneeta Johnson is a clinical professor at Morehouse University in Atlanta, specializing in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. She is a also a passionate climate change and health awareness advocate.
December 2021 Champion!
Ronda Seifert, a public health expert and nurse, is a dedicated advocate and is working to start a new climate health affiliate group in Arizona, AZ Health Professionals for Climate Action.
Report on the COP26 climate conference from Dr. Edward Maibach
Dr. Maibach and other advocates affiliated with the Consortium provide a brief summary of what was accomplished at COP26.
Latest News
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 gas industry.
Statement on House Action on Build Back Better
As Thanksgiving approaches, The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health is grateful to President Biden and members of the House of Representatives for the passage of the Build Back Better initiative.
Members of the National Academy of Medicine Urge Congress to Act on Climate
The members of the National Academy of Medicine urges Congress to recognize that the climate crisis is a human health emergency.
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
January 15 Event – Health Effects of Extreme Weather and Environmental Justice: The Intersecting Peril of Planet and Its Inhabitants
Join the University of Miami for their 2022 Climate and Health Symposium that will bring researchers, clinicians, community leaders, managers and policy-makers to discuss direct and indirect threats posed by extreme weather.
January 19 Event – Finding Common Ground on Climate: It’s About Health, A Panel Discussion with Former VT Gov Howard Dean
Former VT Governor Howard Dean will be in a panel discussion moderated by NH State Senator/Dr Tom Sherman on how to most effectively message on climate change and health based on communication research.
January 27 Event – The Path To Climate-Smart Net-Zero Emissions Health Care Series
Join the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education and Health Care Without Harm for their five part virtual grand round series that brings together expert global clinical leaders and researchers to educate and engage the global climate and health community.
The mission of the Consortium is to mobilize and amplify the voices of U.S. doctors, in partnership with public health experts and fellow health professionals, to successfully advocate for equitable climate solutions that protect and promote the health of all people.
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