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Perspectives

Climate Checkup

Fresh perspectives on climate change and well-being from the ľֱ Society Consortium on Climate and Health

Climate Checkup
Utility Shutoffs Can Be Deadly During Extreme Weather Events

Legislation to ensure continued electricity access is critical

November 25, 2024
Image of a man reading his energy bill.
Climate Checkup
The Project 2025 Promise: Worse Health and Climate Chaos

The outcome of the November election will have an impact for decades to come

October 8, 2024
A photo of residents of Swannanoa, North Carolina receive supplies after Hurricane Helene.
Climate Checkup
Our Patients With Disabilities Face Unique Environmental Risks

Ambitious action against climate change is necessary to protect us all

September 14, 2024
A photo of search and rescue personnel raking through the ruins after the Camp Fire in Paradise, California.
Climate Checkup
We're Missing Opportunities to Help Pregnant Patients Navigate Environmental Threats

As physicians, we play an essential role in the climate crisis

August 27, 2024
A photo of a woman outdoors wearing a mask and looking at wildfire smoke.
Climate Checkup
How to Prevent Heat-Related Illness in Pediatric Patients

Educating families can go a long way

July 30, 2024
A photo of a little girl playing in an urban fountain in the summer.
Climate Checkup
With the End of Chevron, Health and Environmental Experts' Hands Are Tied

We need the rule of law to protect public health

July 8, 2024
A photo of the Supreme Court building in Washington DC.
Climate Checkup
Summer Heat Waves Pose a Deadly Threat to Patients With Mental Illness

We must be aware of particular risks among this group

May 28, 2024
A photo of an outdoor digital thermometer which reads: 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Climate Checkup
Can You Guess Which New EPA Rule Offers $13 Billion in Annual Health Benefits?

The new clean car standards provide health and climate benefits alike

April 7, 2024
A photo of traffic at the exit of the Jones Falls Expressway in Baltimore, Maryland.
Climate Checkup
Are Your Patients' Allergies Worsening? Climate Change May Be at Play

Taking action, no matter how small, matters

March 17, 2024
A photo of tree pollen on the fingers of a man who just dragged them across the side of his car.
Climate Checkup
The Green New Deal for Health Should Not Be Kept a Secret

The legislative package has great potential for climate, health, and economic benefits

February 3, 2024
An aerial photo of emissions from a coal plant in Michigan.
Climate Checkup
It's High Time to Protect Farmworkers From Heat-Related Illness and Death

Reauthorizing the Farm Bill can offer essential protections

January 7, 2024
A photo of migrant workers harvesting strawberries in Dover, Florida.
Climate Checkup
Our Patients Need Us to Stand Up to Big Oil

The industry protects profits over public health

December 13, 2023
A photo of a pumpjack near homes in Bakersfield, California.

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