Fossil fuels are already harming our communities, and this cruel summer of compounding climate impacts is proof. But a healthier future is possible. It starts with a clean energy transition.

Wildfire smoke. Dangerous heat. Floods. These are not abstract impacts. A new National Academies report shows how attribution science is helping connect the dots between human-caused climate change and these extremes, making it harder for the fossil fuel industry to hide behind uncertainty.

Nicely said, Dr. Dexter. On a related note, climate solutions are health solutions: Rapidly scaling up clean energy and phasing out fossil fuels is one of the least expensive & most effective investments we can make to MAKE AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN. @docsforclimate.bsky.social

Yep. 6,500 square miles of Canada are on fire right now (an area larger than Connecticut) and most people have probably heard diddly squat about it. fireradar.ca/active-wildf...

#Wildfire smoke from Canada will soon spread across the Midwest and East, triggering air quality alerts. If you're in the path of this smoke, here's what you need to know to help yourself, your patients, and your community stay safe.

Stay safe out there and share this infographic with friends in smoky areas. For more tips, check out our wildfire guide: yaleclimateconnections.org/wildfire-gui...

From my post last year, my 4 favorite sources of wildfire smoke forecasts: 1-3 day from NOAA: airquality.weather.gov?element=apm2... rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrr/HRRRsmo... 3-day from Environment Canada: weather.gc.ca/firework/ 5-10-day from NASA: fluid.nccs.nasa.gov/wxmaps/chem2...

With the rapid buildout of data centers, communities are facing growing health and environmental concerns. Join our webinar series to learn what’s at stake and how to respond. Register here: psr-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @psr.org @apha.org @envirn.bsky.social

Our new paper reveals a shocking dearth of research on the impact of fossil fuel industry communication aimed at propping up the industry's social license & advancing their public policy & regulatory goals. Sunshine is the best disinfectant. Bring it. @mason4c.bsky.social @ioppublishing.bsky.social

NY Gov Hochul is signing an Executive Order enacting the nation’s first state-level moratorium on data center construction, pausing construction permits for up to one year so the state can create energy and environmental regulatory plans. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...

Elon Musk's xAI has installed more than double the number of gas turbines than it has publicly acknowledged to power its Colossus 2 data center project, without federal permits, and the pollution is hitting predominantly Black neighborhoods the hardest reut.rs/4bIghEm

📍Want to learn more about daily temperature patterns in your community? Explore #ClimateCentral’s Climate Shift Index (CSI) Global Map and learn more about how our planet's changing climate is altering the frequency of daily temperatures in your city⤵️

Join us on July 10 for the next session in our 2026 Climate & Health Equity Webinar Series! @mustafasantiagoali.bsky.social will explore how housing quality, energy efficiency, and health equity intersect, particularly for vulnerable communities. 👉 medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/event/climat...

EPA proposes weakening heavy-duty truck pollution rules "Clean truck standards save lives. Weakening them would mean more toxic pollution in the air and more families paying the price with their health."

"Everybody just wants to be heard." On a new episode of #ExtremeWeatherExplained, nationally recognized traumatic stress specialist Dr. April Naturale joins us to discuss psychological first aid and how we support communities through disaster recovery. Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica

The Consortium is proud to support the new @scientistsorg.bsky.social State and Local Heat Policy Agenda alongside 150 organizations from across the country. It’s time for our policymakers to take heat seriously. HeatAgenda.us

🏥 Air pollution has a price tag. New @energyinnovation.org modeling finds recent policy changes could add $43 billion in #Healthcare spending, contributing to higher consumer costs alongside rising energy prices. Learn more here: energyinnovation.org/report/econo...

Climate change is already at the bedside, so why aren't future physicians learning about it? In a new #ClimateCheckup, medical students urge the ACGME to mandate planetary health in residency training, preparing the next generation to practice medicine on a changing planet. @medpagetoday.com

📢 Last day to act! Help keep Tier 4 emissions standards on track for model year 2027. Tell the EPA to reject the proposed delay by submitting your comment before 11:59 pm ET.

This heat wave brought to you by ExxonMobil and Chevron.

Join us on July 10 for the next session in our 2026 Climate & Health Equity Webinar Series! @mustafasantiagoali.bsky.social will explore how housing quality, energy efficiency, and health equity intersect, particularly for vulnerable communities. 👉 medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/event/climat...

Repeated heat exposure and dehydration are a dangerous combo for workers. Protecting their health "requires redesigning work policies and practices to match new environmental realities, rather than asking bodies to endure unsafe conditions.”

(1/2) The record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change. This is becoming an increasingly common and dangerous reality thanks to fossil fuel emissions.

Pls share! With #extremeHeat 🔥🔥 hitting much of the Eastern USA 🇺🇸 here is how heat impacts your health 🔥😷 💊 🏥 🧑‍⚕️ 🩺 🥼 #heatwave #heatdome #momsky www.momscleanairforce.org/resources/he...

Heatwaves aren't fun. As millions of Europeans swelter under record-shattering heat and North America faces similar temperatures later this week, civic-minded reporting can literally save lives. buff.ly/UbkwYjY

Across the political spectrum, Americans trust first responders and their primary care doctor as sources for information about the health relevance of climate change. However, public trust in health institutions like the CDC, WHO, and EPA is more polarized. @docsforclimate.bsky.social

The climate and health movement needs a big, broad, diverse community. That’s what we’re building at the Consortium. Our new membership model creates a home for all health professionals to connect, collaborate, and drive meaningful change. Join us: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/become-suppo...

We need evidence-based solutions to climate change that protect our health, not false promises that keep us hooked on fossil fuels.

As the UK & EU swelters under record breaking heat, this recent @science.nature.org study shows that 🌳 are already mitigating half the urban heat effect! So actual heat = natural variability + climate change + UHI - cooling impact of 🌳 But 🌳 benefits are not equitably distributed. Read more:

There's a lot of confusing information out there, so we dug into the facts about AI and the environment. Bottom line: Data centers are extending the life of aging oil, gas, and coal infrastructure, and they are spurring the building of new fossil fuel infrastructure.

Climate.us is officially live! After NOAA ended Climate.gov’s day-to-day operations in 2025, former team members built Climate.us to carry that work forward. Their explanations and graphics have always stood out to me as clear, accessible, and transparent. I’m really looking forward to this reboot.

As federal regulations stall, this is a major step toward preventing heat-related illnesses and fatalities in the workplace and should be a model for other jurisdictions. “No one should have to choose between their paycheck and their health.”

Workforce reductions. Funding cuts. Rollbacks. Is a weakened FEMA ready for #DangerSeason? Our second episode of #ExtremeWeatherExplained breaks down what these recent changes to the agency mean for our ability to prepare for and respond to disasters. 🎧 bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica @ucs.org

Let us not forget that their climate denial will boomerang around to the tech gods themselves. "More than half of data centers worldwide are in areas facing extreme heat or drought, making them vulnerable to periodic shutdowns from power outages or water restrictions, according to a new report."

Last year, President Trump allowed polluting facilities to exempt themselves from clean air standards that protect public health by simply sending an email. This is another glaring example of the Trump administration putting our health at risk to line Big Polluters’ pockets.

NEW: the US government intervened Monday on behalf of xAI in a lawsuit over its gas turbines, claiming that the company needs to run the turbines in order to power Grok, which is "vital" for national security lots of wild stuff in the filing:

The #WorldCup is giving us a front-row seat to a changing climate, showcasing how a warming planet is affecting athletes, fans, and the future of sports. Read more in our latest #ClimateCheckup ⬇️ @texaspsr.bsky.social @virginiaclinicians.bsky.social @medpagetoday.com

Climate change is making life more expensive, and Americans are increasingly connecting the dots. From higher utility bills to costly extreme weather, communities pay the price while Big Oil cashes in. @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social @mason4c.bsky.social

The #WorldCup is one wildfire 🔥 away from an air quality disaster FIFA says it's prepared for "climate-related risks" but doesn't appear to have a plan for wildfire smoke, which can be harmful to players and fans. grist.org/extreme-weat...

🚨Climate change is making hot summer nights more commo — and more dangerous.🚨 From June 8–12, about 135 million people across the southern and eastern U.S. are expected to experience overnight temperatures made at least 5x more likely by human-caused climate change.

Clean and beautiful? More like deadly and expensive.

Extremely hot June-July days are on the rise at nearly all of the #WorldCup stadiums. This is a dangerous decision that puts fans at risk. “They are saying water is essential to the players’ safety. But for the fans, they are saying water is not essential, it is a commodity."

Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds www.independent.co.uk/news/washing...

Every child deserves clean air to breathe, safe water to drink, and a stable climate system to grow up in. This World Environment Day, we celebrate the youth who are standing up for their rights and demanding a healthy environment for present and future generations. #YouthvGov

🌀 On the first episode of #ExtremeWeatherExplained, @shelwinkleywx.bsky.social breaks down what you need to know about a potential "super" El Niño, the role of climate change, and how we help people understand these complex realities. Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica @climatecentral.org

Is your baby too hot? Here are the warning signs:

The headlines keep coming: heat waves, floods, storms, a super El Niño. This summer, our new #HealthyClimateAmerica series, "Extreme Weather Explained," takes a closer look at what it all means for our health and communities. Tune in here starting June 4: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica

Wildfires in 2025 were the costliest on record, with a price tag of at least $54 billion—a conservative estimate that doesn't include indirect losses like missed workdays, business closures, and added pressure on health care systems.

Big Oil and the plastics industry knew decades ago that plastics recycling isn't technically or economically viable. But they deceptively promoted recycling as a solution so they could expand production and stall meaningful action. They knew. They lied. And they must be held accountable.

Check out this summary of climate and health policy developments last month. The world is on fire and in chaos, but the good news is that the climate/health community is ascendant. @gchalliance.bsky.social @docsforclimate.bsky.social @who.int @lancetcountdown.bsky.social