The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health

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 @PublicHealth and @NRDC are concerned they're not. nrdc.org/bio/juanita-co…

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. e360.yale.edu/digest/climate…

FCCA’s Sheena Mathai interviewed Shantai Young, a doulas in our Doula C-HOT program, on how she helps prepare pregnant and postpartum families for climate-related health risks and disasters. Check out the piece at the link below or on The Invading Sea. theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/18/cli…

Summer is just around the corner—and so is deadly extreme heat. With skyrocketing electricity bills and rising temperatures, many states lack the support they need to protect communities. Now’s the time for leaders to start preparing to keep people safe. on.nrdc.org/3P9V8L4

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.” insideclimatenews.org/news/11032026/…

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

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. nytimes.com/2026/03/12/cli…

Today we released Something in the Air, highlighting how local air quality monitors expose hidden pollution and help communities take action for cleaner air. Lung.org/something-in-t… @clearAIREnc

Simple but targeted collective action & coordinated, cross-sectoral partnerships can be effective strategies for reducing pollution, building communities & protecting health. 🌎 More from Public Health Newswire: vist.ly/4ubrx

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." grist.org/extreme-weathe…

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. ➡️ apha.org/publications/p… @PublicHealth

@NhClimate @SenatorShaheen @SenatorHassan @RepChrisPappas @RepGoodlander @EPA @LungAssociation Thank you for making your voices heard! #OPOH26

Thanks @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorHassan, @RepChrisPappas, & @RepGoodlander for hearing our concerns that @EPA has abandoned its mission to protect human #Health and the #Environment. And, thanks to our volunteers & partners at @LungAssociation! #OPOH26 #NHPolitics

🌎 📢 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. @GACCA_Org @psr_la #OPOH26

Reflecting on a great 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! ✨

“If COVID-19 was a stress test for communication, climate change is the final exam.” - Monica Ponder, PhD #OPOH26

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

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