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FEBRUARY 24, 2026

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2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention

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⏰ T-minus four days! The 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention is kicking off this weekend. Will we see you there?

 

There's still time to join us virtually or in person to build the skills, relationships, and momentum needed to make real change when it matters most. Don't miss out—register today!

Contribute to Our 2025 Annual Survey

As a valued member of our community, your insights are critical to shaping the future of our work. We invite you to take a few moments to complete our 2025 Annual Survey. This is an opportunity to share feedback that will help guide our efforts, strengthen our impact, and inform how we support the communities we serve.

 

Please complete the survey here by February 25.

CHEF Corner: Updates From Our Fellowships

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February CHEF Connection

 

This month, we are excited to welcome the CHEF Class of 2026! The four physician Fellows represent critical frontline specialties, including family medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and psychiatry. Read more in February's CHEF Connection here. 

Latest News

Supreme Court to consider whether states can sue over greenhouse gas emissions

February 23, 2026 | The Washington Post | Justin Jouvenal

Trump EPA to weaken rule limiting harmful mercury, air toxins from coal plants

February 20, 2026 | Reuters | Valerie Volcovici

Healthcare Professionals, Scientists and Children Sue the EPA for Backtracking on Greenhouse Gas Regulation

February 18, 2026 | Inside Climate News | Anika Jane Beamer

Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change

February 12, 2026 | AP News | Matthew Daly

State News

“We deserve clean water”: Groundwater concerns linger near Lansing’s retired Erickson plant

February 20, 2026 | WKAR | Victoria Witke

States sue Energy Department for terminating $8B in clean energy funding

February 20, 2026 | Smart Cities Dive | Robyn Griggs Lawrence

New Jersey Unions Create a Coalition Focused on Decreasing Energy Costs and Creating Solar Jobs

February 20, 2026 | Inside Climate News| Raeanne Raccagno

New Research & Reports

The role of comorbidities in the associations between air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease: A national cohort study in the American Medicare population

PLOS Medicine

 

EyeSustain: Pioneering specialty-specific sustainability

The Journal of Climate Change and Health

 

Tracking progress on environmentally sustainable healthcare in the U.S.: survey results from climate-leading hospitals

The Journal of Climate Change and Health

Events & Opportunities

Climate Change and Emerging Infectious Disease Risks

March 4, 2026 

 

Dr. Preeti Jaggi and Dr. Shreya Doshi will explore how environmental shifts exacerbate disease risks and what this means for clinical practice. They will highlight one climate-sensitive infectious disease and introduce a national collaborative focused on reducing the environmental impact of infectious disease care.

 

REGISTER HERE

Climate Emergencies and Community Health: Expanding the Role of Healthcare Systems

March 5, 2026 

 

Join Health Care Without Harm and Emerald Cities Collaborative to learn about the Community Climate Equity Initiative and how healthcare systems can partner with community-based organizations to protect health during climate events.

 

REGISTER HERE

Health Impacts of Data Centers and AI’s Use in Healthcare
March 24, 2026 

 

Speakers will cover the environmental and public health concerns around data centers in Michigan, as well as explore how AI is being used in healthcare systems and the ethical implications of AI in clinical practice.

 

REGISTER HERE

3rd Annual
Extreme Heat, Health & Resiliency Summit
April 22-23, 2026 

 

Join Healthy Climate New Mexico for its third annual Extreme Heat Summit! Leading experts on extreme heat will present critical information for health professionals over two half-day webinars on April 22nd and 23rd.

 

REGISTER HERE

Climate Medicine: A Clinical Training Program for Healthcare Educators

 

This free 16-session course equips clinical faculty and practicing clinicians with essential knowledge and practical tools to address climate-related health impacts in patient care and medical education. Participants who complete the requirements earn a certificate from the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) and the European Network for Climate and Health Education (ENCHE).

 

REGISTER HERE

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