Yale Center on Climate Change & Health

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🫀Explore how heat, air pollution, and extreme weather impact cardiovascular health in YCCCH's upcoming webinar on Monday, May 11 from 7-9pm. Register today: bit.ly/ClimateCV-Webi…

⏰ Deadline Extended to April 17 ⏰ There's still time to apply to our Climate Change and Mental Health short course! Build practical skills to support patient and community mental health in a changing climate. 🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/CCMHcourse

Read these slides to learn about what the study showed, what Dwight residents shared about their experiences, and what potential solutions for heat in Dwight might look like. 3/3

Through focus groups and a survey, Dwight residents shared their experience of summer heat and potential solutions. The goal was to uncover insights that will help the community keep cool through neighborhood improvements and new policies and programs. 2/3

The Dwight Heat Study was conducted by the Yale Center on Climate Change and Health, the Yale Urban Design Workshop, and the Community Alliance for Research and Engagement, in collaboration with New Haven's Dwight community. 1/3

Join YCCCH for our #ClimateChangeandHealth Seminar series on Feb. 9 at 12pm ET. Dr. Heather Burris, Attending Neonatologist and Associate Professor of Pediatrics will be our featured speaker. Register: bit.ly/2026BurrisSemi… @hhburris @ChildrensPhila @PennMedicine

Join YCCCH for our first #ClimateChangeandHealth Seminar of the year on Jan. 26 at 12pm ET! Dr. Ana Isabel Baptista, Associate Professor of Environmental Policy & Sustainability Management at @TheNewSchool, will be our featured speaker. Register: bit.ly/2026BaptistaSe…

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It’s been a long year. We’re ending 2025 on a high note, here is a round up of some good news in climate change and health.💚 See you in 2026! 1/4

Tell us what you think about electric and induction stoves in the comments.👇 2/2

As the weather gets colder, safety around gas appliances and indoor air pollution become even more important. Here is some information on gas stoves to help us all stay safe while we cook. 1/2

But progress doesn’t happen on policy alone. It needs people. Evidence-based decision-making, and accountable leadership are central to turning these goals into actual climate resilience on the ground. 2/2

COP30 reinforced that effective climate action hinges on resilient systems, transparent governance, and stronger global cooperation. From scaling adaptation finance to safeguarding vulnerable communities, goals set in Belém highlight how urgently nations must act. 1/2

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From turkey to cranberry sauce, climate change is reshaping the foods that define our Thanksgiving table. This season, let’s savor our plates while recognizing what it takes to protect them. What are your favorite Thanksgiving foods? 1/2

Join YCCCH for our final #ClimateChangeandHealth Seminar of the year on Dec. 1 at 12pm ET! Dr. Katherine Dickinson, Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health at @ColoradoSPH, will be our featured speaker. Register here 👉 bit.ly/2025DickinsonS…

As climate change fuels heavier storms, protecting health means preparing our infrastructure and our public health systems for a wetter future. We can’t stop the rain, but we can change what it means. Act local. Work for climate. Live lighter — while there’s still time. 2/2

This year, the Northeast has faced record-breaking rain and repeated flash floods, disrupting communities, damaging homes, and threatening drinking water. Flooding increases risks of mold exposure, waterborne illness, and mental health strain long after the waters recede. 1/2