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JANUARY 27, 2026

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2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention

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Climate change is reshaping the future of health. Join us at the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention to gain the tools, knowledge, and community you need to advance solutions. Explore the agenda and register today.

 

Have an idea for a topic not featured on this year's agenda? Consider submitting a micro-talk! These pre-recorded two-minute talks on a problem, solution, piece of research, or resource allow you to join the conversation from anywhere. Learn more and submit yours here by February 10. 

Latest News

I don't know how to do this...But I'm going to keep doing it anyway.

January 25, 2026 | Heated | Emily Atkin

Yes, climate change can supercharge a winter storm. Here’s how.

January 23, 2026 | Grist | Matt Simon

Newly Disclosed Records Show Trump Administration’s Unlawful Actions Related to Secretly Formed “Climate Working Group”

January 22, 2026 | Environmental Defense Fund

State News

Michigan AG Nessel sues big oil over ‘cartel’-like plot to kill clean energy

January 23, 2026 | Bridge Michigan | Kelly House and Simon D. Schuster

One doula's push to help moms-to-be face climate risks head-on

January 23, 2026 | CBC | Kelly House and Simon D. Schuster

Federal Court Allows Dominion Energy in Virginia to Continue Offshore Wind Project

January 16, 2026 | Inside Climate News | Charles Paullin

New Research, Reports, and Resources

Report: Data Center Power Play

Union of Concerned Scientists

 

Report: In the Hot Seat: State and Local Governments Must Protect Their People from Extreme Heat

Natural Resources Defense Council

 

Prenatal Exposure to Wildfire and Autism in Children

Environmental Science & Technology

 

Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution and Risk and Prognosis of Motor Neuron Disease

JAMA Neurology

 

Global gridded dataset of heating and cooling degree days under climate change scenarios

Nature Sustainability 

 

Book: The Crisis Is Here: Protecting Your Health In A Changing World

Sam Cherubin 

Climate Opinion Factsheets for States, Counties, or Congressional Districts

 

This Factsheets tool, based on the Yale Climate Opinion Maps, provides information about Americans' beliefs, risk perceptions, and policy preferences about climate change for all 50 states and the District of Columbia, 272 congressional districts, and 3,142 counties across the U.S. The tool allows you to customize which survey questions are shown on your Factsheet.

 

LEARN MORE

Events & Opportunities

Medical Students for a Sustainable Future (MS4SF) Climate Health Equity Day

February 28, 2026 | Arlington, Virginia, and Zoom

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Ahead of our 2026 convention, this event offers students from the health professions a space to build community, connect with leaders in the climate and health movement, and deepen their understanding of the issue and its solutions. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Alice Chen.

 

REGISTER HERE

Diploma in Climate Medicine: Community Resilience Certificate

 

Offered just prior to the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Annual Convention, the Community Resilience Certificate (February 27 & 28, Arlington, VA) focuses on local and regional policy solutions and includes a hands-on climate communication workshop for health professionals.

 

REGISTER HERE

CHEF Corner: Updates From Our Fellowships

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December 2025 and January 2026 CHEF Connections

 

In December, we celebrated the graduation of our 14 new Climate and Health Equity Fellows and the fifth year of the program. Since 2021, CHEF has trained over 50 physicians representing more than 20 states and U.S. territories, with fellows advancing as leaders in climate and health equity education and advocacy. Read about what they've been up to in our CHEF Connections here.

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