Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health’s Post

Join the American Public Health Association, the National League of Cities, and WE ACT for Environmental Justice on July 18 to explore the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s newly launched Heat and Health Initiative. This action-oriented webinar empowers a broad audience with the knowledge and resources to tackle the growing public health threat of extreme heat events. Register here: https://bit.ly/4cI0Evd #ClimateChange #Health #ExtremeHeat #Heat #Webinar #ClimateIsHealth

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential for improving health care quality, safety, and equity. Health plans, with their significant financial and policy influence, are key to driving this change. They can design policies, determine benefits, negotiate costs, and incentivize sustainable practices, thus reducing operational costs, improving health outcomes, and benefiting the planet. "Recognizing the inextricable link between planetary health and the well-being of their patients, health plans have a responsibility to drive environmental sustainability within the system." #ClimateChange #Health #HealthCare #HealthPlans #GreenhouseGases #Emissions #PatientCare #Patients #ClimateIsHealth

📝 Working on an op-ed and need some help? Sign up for our op-ed office hours! Hosted as part of our 2024 climate communications training series, these meetings will allow you to meet with the experts at Burness to workshop your piece, get advice on pitching it, and more. Space is limited. Sign up for a spot here: https://lnkd.in/eKNB7QBd #ClimateChange #Health #OpEd #Communication #ClimateCommunication #Training #Workshop #Writing #ClimateIsHealth

A new study reveals the growing threat of extreme heat in US prisons and jails, hitting southern states hardest and exacerbating health inequities. Researchers found that the number of hot days experienced per year has increased at more than 1,000 facilities — primarily in the South. Texas, Florida, Arizona, and Louisiana have the greatest exposure to potentially hazardous heat days, but none provide universal access to air conditioning in their state-run prisons. These dangerous and inhumane conditions put the health of millions of incarcerated people at risk and are especially severe for those with pre-existing conditions and mental illness. #ClimateChange #Health #Incarceration #Heat #ExtremeHeat #Equity #HealthEquity #EnvironmentalJustice #ClimateIsHealth

New #ClimateCheckup out this week from Dr. Elizabeth Cerceo: With the End of Chevron, Health and Environmental Experts' Hands Are Tied "Issues related to environmental, public, and individual health are extremely complex and should be in the hands of experts, but after this Supreme Court ruling, experts' hands are tied." Via MedPage Today #ClimateChange #Health #ChevronDoctrine #Chevron #SCOTUS #EPA #HealthProfessionals #ClimateIsHealth

Earlier this year, the Biden administration paused the licensing of new liquified natural gas (LNG) exports. While this pause has since been lifted, the Department of Energy (DOE) must uphold the public interest through informed, science-based decision-making. That's why we joined 20+ health organizations in calling on the DOE to review the current peer-reviewed evidence on public health and health equity harms of the entire LNG lifecycle from fracking to exports. We know that if the DOE reviews this evidence, they will, like us find that continued LNG exports are not in the public's best interest. #ClimateChange #Health #LNG #LNGExports #FossilFuels #Equity #ClimateIsHealth

Hurricane Beryl’s record-breaking strength and early rapid intensification highlight the stark impact of human-caused climate change driven by burning fossil fuels. "When we’re warming the planet with our fossil-fuel emissions, we’re making it more likely that we have those warm ocean waters that can allow a storm like Beryl to really develop and intensify quickly." #ClimateChange #Health #ExtremeWeather #Hurricanes #HurricaneSeason #Storms #ClimateIsHealth

Join us on July 9th for the next session of our climate communications training series! Federal, state, and local policies have the power to shape our lives and health systems. Learn how to engage with the leaders behind these policies to create meaningful change. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ewaQ_bCT #ClimateChange #Health #Policy #Policymakers #Training #ClimateCommunication #Communication #ClimateIsHealth

The Consortium celebrates OSHA's proposed rule to protect workers from extreme heat. It is a pivotal step towards ensuring that all workers have access to essential protections against heat-related hazards. We urge the swift finalization and implementation of this safety standard, which will benefit the health of approximately 36 million indoor and outdoor workers across various industries. Read our statement here: https://lnkd.in/eux-eukZ #ClimateChange #Health #WorkerHealth #Workforce #ExtremeHeat #HeatSafety #OSHA #WorkerProtections #Workers #Employees #ClimateIsHealth