The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health

AI data centers are predicted to consume as much as 12% of U.S. electricity by 2030. The @NAACP is raising the alarm about the disproportionate impact of these massive campuses, which are often located in low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. apha.org/publications/p…

Wind and solar energy generated a record 17% of electricity in the United States in 2025, up from less than 1% in 2005, according to new data from the Energy Information Administration. abcnews.link/8rN7CPR

Make a donation today to support CACHE & help us: -Develop new legislative initiatives and deepen relationships with state leaders in areas of climate, health and equity -Strengthen collaborations and coalition building around climate, health, and environmental issues across NC

Sheena Mathai of @FLClinicians conducted this Q&A with a doula who works to prepare pregnant women for climate-related health risks and disasters: "For these women, climate change is not just an environmental issue, but a matter of survival." theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/18/cli…

💦 This World Water Day we are looking at how extreme drought – exacerbated by climate change – affects people’s health. Find out more at: lancetcountdown.org #WorldWaterDay

Addressing carbon emissions for health care products starts with knowing the major sources. Download NAM briefs outlining key actions and climate benefits across the supply chain: buff.ly/ZRhp0ns #ClimateActionforHealth

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!