Health Professionals for Clean Air and Climate Action
Medical professionals are on the front lines taking care of patients experiencing the direct impacts of air pollution and climate change. From higher ozone and particle pollution levels due to increased heat and wildfires—to threats from severe storms and the spread of vector-borne diseases—the science is clear; climate change poses one of the greatest threats to lung health.
Thank you for joining us in our mission to protect the air we breathe and ensure a safe climate for future generations. Here are some important ways you can make a difference:
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Stop Censoring Science
The U.S. EPA has proposed to censor the science it uses in its decisions—and ignore research that shows that air pollution harms health. Tell the Trump Administration not to censor science.
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Join thousands of health professionals nationwide by signing this statement in support of urgent action to protect the health of patients and communities from the impacts of climate change.
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We're collecting stories from health professionals and patients on the impact of air pollution and climate change on health.
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Health Professionals in Action
Health professionals are stepping up to support urgent action to address air pollution and climate change.
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Climate Change and Health
Climate change seriously threatens our wellness—especially our lung health.
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The resources below can assist health professionals with opportunities to take action and advocate for patients, health and climate health.
- Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments – Nurses Climate Challenge
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Climate Change and Children's Health
- American College of Physicians – Climate Change Toolkit
- American Public Health Association – Climate Change
- ecoAmerica – Research Resources
- Health Care Without Harm – Health Care Climate Challenge
- Medical Society Consortium on Climate Change and Health
- National Association of County and City Health Officials – Climate Change
- Public Health Institute Center for Climate Change & Health – A Physician'’'s Guide to Climate Change, Health and Equity
- US Climate and Health Alliance – Advocacy Tools for Health Professionals