Your Monthly Digest: July 2025

JULY 31, 2025

Updates: Endagerment Finding

EPA Rescinds Finding That Greenhouse Gas Emissions Harm Human Health, Hobbling U.S. Climate Action

July 29, 2025 | Inside Climate News | Wyatt Myskow

On July 29, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a proposed overturn of the endangerment finding. Such a repeal would not only block EPA’s ability to address climate pollution but would also accelerate harmful emissions at a time of growing climate-related health crises.

That's why we're asking you to take two key actions:

Join us for an action webinar on August 4th to learn how to make your voice heard.
Sign up to testify at the public hearing by August 12th.

Action Alerts

Sign the Open Letter From Health Professionals on the Plastics Treaty by August 5th
Submit a written comment on the carbon pollution standards for power plants by August 7th
Submit a written comment on MATS by August 11th

Latest News: Extreme Heat

Extreme heat dome puts 170 million Americans in danger for hot, humid temperatures

July 29, 2025 | ABC News| Melissa Griffin and Megan Forrester

Summer nights are getting warmer due to climate change, sparking health concerns

July 28, 2025 | ABC News| Leah Sarnoff and Daniel Peck

The Summer Series: Extreme Heat and Pregnancy

July 24, 2025 | Healthy Climate America

State News

LETTER: Michigan clinicians oppose Line 5 tunnel, cite health and environmental risks

July 30, 2025 | Midland Daily News| Lisa Del Buono

How Floridians, especially more vulnerable outdoor workers, can stay healthy during a heat wave

July 29, 2025 | WUSF | Jessica Meszaros

Mountain West health groups ask states to act on extreme heat

July 24, 2025 | KUNC | Rachel Cohen

Events & Opportunities

Endangerment Finding Action Webinar

August 4, 2025

The Trump EPA is trying to revoke the endangerment finding, which is the scientific and legal foundation for its ability to regulate climate-warming pollution. Join us, Moms Clean Air Force, and Representative Yassamin Ansari on Monday, August 4, to learn how to fight back. Register here.

Climate Communication Training Series - 3.0 Weighing in on Public Discourse: Working with Local and State Papers

August 5, 2025

While the federal government strips climate protection, there are many opportunities for action at the state and local levels. Join this session to learn different ways you can share your message and engage with your state and local media and journalists. You’ll also get tips and tricks for making your contribution the best it can be. Register here.

Health and Rural Energy Decisions: Lessons From Missouri and Wisconsin

August 6, 2025

A new report sheds light on how rural communities can make energy choices that prioritize local health. This webinar will explore key takeaways and why the health framing matters for rural energy decisions. Register here.

Diploma in Climate Medicine

The Diploma in Climate Medicine equips healthcare providers to lead in climate and health policy, environmental justice, health system decarbonization, workforce training, and research dissemination. Learn more and register here.

CHEF Corner: Updates From Our Fellowships

Climate and Health Equity Webinar Series – Routes to Resilience: Transportation’s Role in Climate and Health Justice

August 8, 2025

Join us on August 8 for a powerful conversation with Selika Josiah Talbott, an esteemed mobility advocate, author, and speaker. She'll explore how transportation policies and infrastructure decisions impact environmental and public health outcomes. Register here.

July CHEF Connection

From presenting at the NMA Annual Convention and Science Assembly to writing op-eds and hosting webinars, our fellows and alumni have been busy! Read July's CHEF Connection here to learn more about what they've been up to.