Statements

The Inflation Reduction Act is a historic legislative victory for climate and health equity that will transform the US response to climate change and accelerate the clean energy transition. At the same time, the compromises included reinforce our imperative to advocate for equitable climate action.

Our statement on the reports of Senator Manchin halting progress on climate action

Our director's statement on the climate and health impacts of today's West Virginia v. EPA decision.

The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health congratulates the American Medical Association on the resolution passed by the AMA House of Delegates that “declares climate change a public health crisis that threatens the well-being of every individual.”

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.

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.

The Consortium welcomes and applauds the Biden Administration's new cross-agency initiative to protect workers and communities from the impacts of extreme heat.

The Sixth Assessment Report released from the IPCC turns up the dial on the urgency to respond to climate change and limit greenhouse gas emissions.

Our Director's statement on the Biden Administration's newly announced target of 50-52% emissions reductions by 2030.  

The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health decries the domestic terrorist attack on the Capitol on January 6th.

The equitable protection and promotion of human health must be a central organizing principle for shaping climate solutions and for educating the public about the terrible harms of climate inaction and the enormous benefits of action.