Banning the words doesn't erase reality. It just makes it harder for us to address it. Climate change is real, fossil fuel emissions are harming our health, and we need action now.

✨ Celebrating #CHEFAt5 ✨ Knowledge, resources, community—this is how the Climate & Health Equity Fellowship helps doctors strengthen their advocacy efforts and become leaders in their communities and health systems. medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/climate-and-...

Renewables are winning — because they are cheaper and better. Trump has little to no effect so far. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

#Humberto is officially a hurricane. #Imelda is expected to form -- potentially as early as late Friday How can warmer-than-average Atlantic temperatures impact the intensity of storms? What about the rain they bring? Let's talk tropics ⤵️ youtube.com/shorts/qG5Jd...

They survived Hurricane Helene. Here’s how they’re doing a year later. | Grist grist.org/extreme-weat...

@healthyclimatenm.bsky.social is building collaborative capacity with the state's Indigenous Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations to address the growing threat of extreme heat. Learn more about this important work in its new report. ➡️ www.healthyclimatenm.org/tribalresour...

Climate change is no con job. Health professionals and communities around the world can testify to the very real destruction it has caused. "The evidence is not abstract. It is lived, it is deadly, and it demands urgent action.”

Fossil fuel burning is not just driving the climate crisis but harming the health of at least 1.6 billion people through the toxic pollutants it produces. A new interactive tool shows how and where in striking detail.

How Trump’s Attacks on Environmental Justice Will Cost Lives - Food and Water Watch www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/09/24/t...

We’ve seen the harm caused by fossil fuel pollution and climate change—now it’s our turn to speak out and protect our communities. Ending fossil fuels is a new beginning for health. Join us to add your voice: bit.ly/JoinMSCCH #ClimateWeekNYC

75 global health organisations have already commitment to cut ties with PR & ad agencies working with fossil fuel clients. Today in #NewYork #UNGA, our community is proudly represented by @maibached.bsky.social 📍 24 Sept, 3:30pm EST / 8:30pm GMT+1 Watch live: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13... #SDGLive

No place is immune to extreme weather. In a new #ClimateCheckup, 2025 Climate & Health Equity Fellow Dr. Janelle White urges healthcare providers to be prepared to help their patients and communities stay safe. @medpagetoday.com

⏳ There’s still time to submit a public comment on the proposed rollback of the endangerment finding! Don't wait — take action before 11:59 pm ET. medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/action-alert...

BREAKING: We’ve joined over 120 medical societies and health organizations urging EPA to protect the endangerment finding. Rolling it back would ignore today’s climate threats and put Americans at risk of worsening health harms. Read our letter here: bit.ly/EF-Letter

I'm so proud of @nationalacademies.org for having rapidly produced this comprehensive report which definitively demonstrates that CLIMATE CHANGE HARMS HUMAN HEALTH--which is the basis of the "Endangerment Finding" that EPA is now looking to eliminate. @docsforclimate.bsky.social

✨ Celebrating 5 years of Educational Excellence & Advancing Physician Leadership ✨ Representation matters. The Climate & Health Equity Fellowship fosters a community where fellows can find mentors, peers, and colleagues to grow alongside. That’s the power of #CHEFAt5.

Science is clear: climate change is harming our health. This isn't up for debate. Let's use this strong new report as a call to action. Our families' well-being depends on it. #ScienceNotPolitics #MomsLead #HealthIsWealth apnews.com/article/clim...

New research shows the carnage on our health associated with climate change--and related events, like wildfires--continues to mount. Let's turn this ship around and sail to clean energy, clear skies, and better health. @docsforclimate.bsky.social @gchalliance.bsky.social

The endangerment finding and other vital climate protections are under attack. On a new episode of Healthy Climate America, Gina McCarthy shares what’s at stake, why health voices matter, and where she still finds hope. Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica

“Resilience” has become a buzzword in climate plans and public health programs. But in a new op-ed, 2025 Climate & Health Equity Fellow Dr. Lala Forrest calls for something more: repair, equity, and Indigenous sovereignty.

🏭 Air pollution poses a myriad of consequences to ecosystems, climate change, and public health. Join this webinar on 9/18 to hear from leading researchers and advocates on the causes and solutions to these invisible threats. gmu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

🌎 In these challenging times, we could all use a little dose of inspiration! Check out the 2025 Grist 50 list to see how leaders across sectors are continuing to drive real progress for a healthier planet.

Out today #Cradle2Grave “The flagship report with 600+ scientific citations, case studies from around world & testimonials from communities & health pros" “We wanted to show the scale of the problem"- @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/16/p... - @marielozada.bsky.social

⬇️ These new resources offer strategies to build public understanding of how climate change affects early childhood development. They highlight key mindsets, communication challenges, and emerging recommendations to shape a more informed conversation.

🚨 There is just one week left to make your voice heard on the endangerment finding! Every personalized, health-focused comment is crucial in slowing harmful rollbacks, strengthening the administrative record, and building the backbone for any legal challenge. Find guidance below.

✨ Celebrating 5 years of Educational Excellence & Advancing Physician Leadership ✨ Our Climate & Health Equity Fellowship helps doctors grow their confidence as climate advocates and equips them to engage with policy solutions. This fellow’s words reflect the powerful impact of #CHEFAt5.

🌎 Webinar Alert 🌎 – Join us on September 12 for the seventh session in our Climate & Health Equity Series! Abre' Conner, Esq., will share her extensive experience advocating for environmental justice, health equity, and the social determinants of health. Register here: gmu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe due to climate change, addressing mental health must be a critical part of disaster preparation.

👏 The success of the Climate Health Champions toolkit and training from @nychealthsystem.bsky.social is a clear signal that clinicians can and want to be part of the solution, not just passive observers of a worsening crisis.

There's still time to register for today's hurricane preparedness webinar! Gain valuable tools to support readiness and strengthen resilience. gmu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Every avoidable death is a tragedy. Smoke from Canada’s wildfires killed nine-year-old Carter Vigh – and 82,000 others around the world. #EndFossilFuels. @gchalliance.bsky.social @docsforclimate.bsky.social @fossilfueltreaty.bsky.social

The newly released MAHA report falls short in addressing critical health threats and lacks the comprehensive, evidence-based, and equity-focused approach needed to protect all patients and communities. Read our statement from Executive Director @lisapatel.bsky.social here: bit.ly/3IeH0gf

Today at 1 PM ET, Executive Director @lisapatel.bsky.social will join @repraulruizmd.bsky.social, @kellymorrisonmn.bsky.social, @dralicechen.bsky.social, and Cara Cook, RN, for a press conference highlighting how the rollback of vital protections like the endangerment finding will impact our health.

When It Rains, It…Is ‘Terrifying’ After a summer of tragic flash floods likely made worse by climate change, a once-cozy or inconvenient weather event is causing anxiety and dread for some.

How do we raise resilient kids in a time of extreme weather and other disruptions? Join this interactive webinar to learn how to address the emotional impacts of challenges like climate change and heal through collective action. Register here: bit.ly/44UeaKE

"If we act now, and together, we can protect clean air and water for Utah’s kids." Dr. Sarah Schear, a pediatrician in Salt Lake City, urges families and health professionals in Utah and beyond to make their voices heard on the endangerment finding.

Burning fossil fuels & climate change harms human health in so many ways. This one is particularly heartbreaking in that wildfire fighters put their lives on the line for us and are paying such a dear price. @docsforclimate.bsky.social @gchalliance.bsky.social @cuclimatehealth.bsky.social

Over five years, our Climate & Health Equity Fellowship has trained more than 50 doctors—including 14 current fellows—to lead on climate and health education, advocacy, and policy. Starting next week, follow along as we uplift their stories and celebrate their impact! #CHEFAt5

🔥🌎 This week in Danger Season, wildfires are spreading across the western US and southwestern Canada. Activity is expected to stay high through fall, especially in CA. Longer seasons and year round fire risk are just one way climate change is reshaping daily life. Learn more: act.ucsusa.org/45Qjtvd

🌀 Health professionals are key to keeping communities safe during hurricane season. Join this webinar on September 11 to gain tools and strategies to strengthen preparedness and resilience in the Gulf South and beyond. Register here: bit.ly/health-hurri...

I'm delighted to share our recently published research study on the potential to better integrate health policy & climate policy in the US federal government--for the benefit of all Americans, now and in the future. @finejulia6.bsky.social @joshettinger.bsky.social @docsforclimate.bsky.social

On a new Healthy Climate America episode, Drs. Preeti Jaggi and Shreya Doshi join host @lisapatel.bsky.social to talk about their work with Sustainabil-ID, how physicians can reduce waste, and why sustainability in healthcare is both possible and necessary. Listen here: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica

I have just two words for you: Avoid plastics. @shannonosaka.bsky.social @mason4c.bsky.social @docsforclimate.bsky.social @gchalliance.bsky.social @psr.org @cughnews.bsky.social @who.int

🌡️ Because of climate change, children are experiencing more and more extremely hot days, putting their health, well-being, and development at risk. Learn more in this new resource from @climatecentral.org. #ClimateMatters

While working to expand production, the administration has claimed that drilling in the U.S. is "cleaner" than in other countries. But new data from Texas, the heart of America's oil and gas industry, tells a different story.

Protecting public health means protecting our climate. Together with faith and community leaders, health professionals are calling on federal leaders to put safety first and move swiftly to clean energy. @ecoamerica.bsky.social

Starting soon!

🌎 Webinar Alert 🌎 – Join us on September 12 for the seventh session in our Climate & Health Equity Series! Abre' Conner, Esq., will share her extensive experience advocating for environmental justice, health equity, and the social determinants of health. Register here: gmu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Don’t miss the latest episode of Healthy Climate America! Tune in as host @lisapatel.bsky.social and Bob Inglis, executive director of RepublicEN, discuss the importance of making the human connection and finding the right message to bridge the partisan divide. 🎧 bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica

Join us on Tuesday, September 2, for the last session in our climate communication training series! Hear from Drs. Gaurab Basu, Preeti Jaggi, and Brittany Keyes on how they've outsized their impact at the state and local level.