Read about HHS’ call to action for health care stakeholders to commit to tackling the climate crisis through a new initiative aimed at reducing emissions across the health care sector.
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NEW REPORT – The Health Promise of Climate Solutions
The Consortium has released a new report targeted to health professionals outlining five climate solutions that research shows will deliver immediate, often localized, health and equity benefits.
15 Doctors Announced as 2022 Climate and Health Equity Fellows
The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health announced today the launch of the second year of its Climate and Health Equity Fellowship (CHEF) program with a class of 15 Fellows from across the U.S.
Consortium releases 2021 Annual Report
The Consortium has released its 2021 Annual Report, viewable now on our website. We look forward to another year of progress on climate and health in 2022.
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.
JNJ Video on Climate and Health Equity
Johnson & Johnson have partnered with The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health and the National Medical Association to support the first fellowship for physicians of color in the US focused on climate change and health equity. View the video>
America’s Health Organizations Call on Congress to Invest in Health
America’s health leaders implore our elected leaders to meet this pivotal moment with the transformational investments required to protect and promote the health of all in response to the climate crisis.
Biden Administration Mobilizes to Protect Workers and Communities from Extreme Heat
Welcome news! The White House has announced a plan to enact a worker safety rule for heat and to invest in other heat resilience programs.
Pediatric Societies release declaration on responding to the impact of climate change on children
Pediatric Societies, representing more than 1 million pediatricians around the world, have released a declaration resolving to take the necessary actions to achieve an equitable and just transition to a sustainable planet for all children.