Post-storm power outages and heat waves are a dangerous combination for health. As climate change increases the likelihood of these threats coinciding, efforts to improve infrastructure and protect those most at risk are vitally important. @climateconnections.bsky.social

What Noah Wyle and The Pitt Are Teaching the World About Extreme Heat 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 #thepitt www.momscleanairforce.org/noah-wyle-th...

The AI boom and rollback of clean air protections are breathing new life into the country’s most polluting power source: coal. This will have a dispropritionate impact on communities of color already living with poor air quality and high health costs.

You're invited! Tues. 4/21, 7pm, online: What Plastic is Doing to Your Patients—and You! For everyone, not just health professionals! With Dr. Barb Erny of Stanford’s Climate Learning Initiative in Medical Education. sfbayphysiciansforsocialresponsibility.ddockforms.com?form=ae61704...

🌡️ Check out our new toolkit to learn how you can take action during #HeatSafetyWeek and beyond! Every step builds meaningful momentum, whether you share a post on social media, request a proclamation, or start a conversation about local policy. medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/alliance-for...

In a first last month, renewables outpaced gas on the U.S. grid. As the administration works to block clean energy growth, this milestone shows what’s possible and the progress we must fight to protect.

🌡️ Webinar Alert 🌡️ - Join us next Friday for the second session in our Climate & Health Equity Webinar Series! Drs. Nneoma Ojiaku and Zea Malawa will discuss the impact of extreme heat during pregnancy and childhood. Register here: gmu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Exposure to air pollution may worsen cardiac outcomes in patients with breast cancer undergoing treatment. As the field of oncology continues to prioritize survivorship and quality of life, it is vital to incorporate these environmental risk factors into patient care.

Join the Alliance for Heat Resilience and Health on April 13 for a Heat Safety Week Workshop! This hands-on session will help you plug into national efforts, brainstorm ways to tackle heat at the local and state levels, and walk away with a practical action toolkit. ➡️ bit.ly/HeatSafetyWeek

🌿 Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits Prioritizing green spaces in unexpected and underutilized spaces is helping make communities more resilient and people healthier.

In a recent survey, patients expressed a strong preference for providers who align medical care with environmental responsibility. These findings should bolster more healthcare systems to adopt and accelerate sustainable practices.

🌡️ Webinar Alert 🌡️ - Join us next Friday for the second session in our Climate & Health Equity Webinar Series! Drs. Nneoma Ojiaku and Zea Malawa will discuss the impact of extreme heat during pregnancy and childhood. Register here: gmu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🎙️ When health professionals share our stories, we help people find their purpose and boldly envision a better future. At #OPOH26, three advocates brought that power to life. Listen to their stories on a special new episode of Healthy Climate America: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica

Mercury is an "insidious toxin"—yet the EPA recently rolled back protections against it. This decision could have serious health impacts, especially for communities like the Northern Cheyenne tribe that live near power plants and steward local waterways.

The West’s unprecedented winter could fuel a summer of disaster

In Jan, Black residents in TX reached out to me w/ a new fear: the invasion in Venezuela would lead to an oil disaster in their backyard Their fears became reality. As oil prices spike from the Iran war, this facility refining Venezuela oil exploded capitalbnews.org/port-arthur-...

It's that time of year again 🤧 As allergy season starts earlier because of the effects of climate change, allergists say symptoms may become more intense.

Registration is now open for the next virtual Climate Change and Health Boot Camp! This three-day intensive training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address climate change in their work. 🔗 www.publichealth.columbia.edu/academics/no... @gcche.bsky.social

Love children? Eliminate air pollution! New research finds that prenatal and early-life exposure to some forms of air pollution (specifically PAHs) is associated with an increased risk of childhood brain tumors. @docsforclimate.bsky.social @gchalliance.bsky.social @ameracadpeds.bsky.social

💡 Stories are remembered up to 22 times more than facts alone. At #OPOH26, three advocates showed exactly why. Hear their journeys on this special episode of Healthy Climate America and get inspired to tell your own. Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica

The health harms of climate change affect every medical specialty. New research led by 2022 Climate & Health Equity Fellow Dr. Tracey L. Henry highlights how the Consortium's member societies are addressing these impacts and what gaps still remain.

AI data centers are predicted to consume as much as 12% of U.S. electricity by 2030. The NAACP is raising the alarm about the disproportionate impact of these massive campuses, which are often located in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color.

Addressing carbon emissions for health care products starts with knowing the major sources. Download NAM briefs outlining key actions and climate benefits across the supply chain: buff.ly/ZRhp0ns #ClimateActionforHealth

Even in a world of extremes, some events still stand out to me. This is one. All-time monthly records are being shattered. The size of this ridge across the western U.S. is truly striking for March, and we see a very clear climate change connection. Explore: csi.climatecentral.org/climate-shif...

It may only be March, but communities across the country are already dealing with record-breaking heat. Are states prepared to respond? Nearly 9 in 10 respondents of a new survey from @apha.org and @nrdc.org are concerned they're not.

BREAKING 🔥🔥 24 States Sue the E.P.A. for Renouncing Its Power to Fight Climate Change.. The suit accuses the agency of illegally repealing the endangerment finding, the scientific assessment that required it to regulate greenhouse gases. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/19/c...

Massive global majorities want climate action but think other people don’t. Why? Partly because Big Oil’s lies have been so successful, partly because we don't talk about climate enough. Read more in this week's #ClimateBeat; plus, job opportunities, journalism resources, and more:

Since 2021, global news coverage of the climate crisis has dropped 38 percent. When the media fail to cover pressing climate issues, people may not recognize how they affect their health and livelihoods. That disconnect can leave communities unprepared.

Big Oil is no longer trying to convince us they want to preserve a safe & stable climate Now, they're focused on convincing us that the world is only safe & stable if they're in charge That's the thesis of a new @cleancreatives.bsky.social report analyzing 2000 oil ads, exclusively in HEATED today

New research finds that Maui residents—both directly and indirectly impacted by the wildfires—experienced high levels of psychological distress in the first year and a half after the disaster. “Recovery is not just about rebuilding homes.”

What happens when you bring three incredible physician advocates together at #OPOH26? Find out in this inspiring new episode of #HealthyClimateAmerica! Their stories remind us of the power we're building and the beautiful future we can create together. Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica

I’m pleased to see that San Francisco has cut its air pollution by 20% in recent years. It’s time for the whole world to start phasing out fossil fuels. The end of fossil fuels will be a new beginning for health. @docsforclimate.bsky.social @gchalliance.bsky.social

Odds Rise That El Niño Will Soon Bring Weather Extremes The climate pattern known for intense heat, floods, and drought is likely to develop this summer, raising questions about disaster preparedness.

🫁 New report: Today, the American Lung Association released “Something in the Air," highlighting how local air quality monitors expose hidden pollution and help communities take action for cleaner air. Read it here: www.lung.org/policy-advoc...

🌎️ Webinar Alert 🌎️ Join us on Friday for the first session in our 2026 Climate & Health Equity Webinar Series! Dr. Linda Rudolph will highlight the pressing health impacts of air pollution and actionable strategies for creating cross-sector partnerships to address them. gmu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Extreme heat after hurricanes is a dangerous and overlooked threat, particularly for workers cleaning up after the disaster. The risk is even higher for crews that travel in from cooler climates. "It's going to make it harder for them to do their jobs."

Kids shouldn’t have to defend themselves from climate change. In a powerful new op-ed, Drs. Lisa Patel and Georges Benjamin warn that the #EndangermentFinding repeal will worsen the health of our families and children. ➡️ www.apha.org/publications... @apha.org @lisapatel.bsky.social

🌎 📢 Today, our advocates turned knowledge into action by bringing their stories and expertise to Capitol Hill! With health costs no longer being considered and protections being rolled back, we need Congressional oversight of EPA’s actions. #OPOH26

🎤 Who knew climate and health advocates were such good singers? Closing #OPOH26 with a powerful message: You don’t have to do this alone. Thank you to our incredible community for joining us—we are stronger together!

“Collective action is not just mobilization in the moment but alignment over time.” Through long-term shared accountability, courage, care, and community, we can strengthen our capacity to meet the challenges we’re facing. #OPOH26

Persistence is powerful! While federal climate action stalls, health professionals are securing wins at the local and state levels—from Georgia to California. At the same time, allies are driving change globally. #OPOH26

Reflecting on a strong first day #OPOH26! Lots of thoughtful conversations about storytelling, building trust, and how health professionals can better connect with communities. Inspired by the collaboration and leadership in this space. Excited for the days ahead! ✨

We’re in awe of these digital communication powerhouses! In a changing media landscape, we need to be where are patients are with relatable, accessible, and evidence-based messages. #OPOH26 @psr.org

There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to federal climate action—from silencing science to disregarding the health impacts. We can respond by making it personal and local, building collaborations, and sharing our stories. “We’re all in this fight together.” #OPOH26

“Stories make people remember the words you say and the data you want them to know.” We will certainly remember the powerful stories for change told at #OPOH26, from wildfire smoke and pediatric asthma to eco anxiety and finding our place in the face of burnout.

Inspiring fireside chat with @keyachatterjee.bsky.social at #OPOH26! Important reminders in this moment when we’re up against tough opponents: - Prioritize joy - Take up space - Practice solidarity - Organize

A heartfelt thank you to the generous sponsors of the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention! Their support is driving crucial climate and health conversations. #OPOH26

Starting the day with a beautiful performance from the Quaker Notes of the University of Pennsylvania at #OPOH26.

#OPOH26 reception sponsor @ecoamerica.bsky.social also honored Dr. Georges Benjamin with the 2025 Climate and Health Impact Award. "His leadership is rooted in morals and vision. His leadership is steady and does not hide. It moves others forward." @apha.org

🎉 Congratulations to the winners of our inaugural MSCCH Climate and Health Impact Awards! We celebrate their bold leadership, collaborative spirit, and unwavering commitment to climate and health justice. (1/4)