What We're Listening To: Extreme Weather Explained
Tune in as host Dr. Lisa Patel and Faith Taylor discuss the unique risks people who are incarcerated face during extreme weather, the inequitable gaps in preparedness, and how health professionals can advocate for this community. Listen hereor wherever you get your podcasts.
Action Alerts
Oppose the Weakening of Heavy-Duty Truck Pollution Rules
Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced a proposal to weaken these standards, calling them “unnecessary and unworkable.” Use our action toolkit to submit a public comment in opposition to this proposal by August 29.
Climate Mental Health Network: Extreme Weather Resources
These practical, age-appropriate tools offer guidance on how to prepare in advance, talk with kids about what is happening, support emotional processing, and build a sense of safety and resilience. Explore these free resources, available in English and Spanish, here.
Events & Opportunities
Data Centers and Health: Understanding the Impacts and Taking Action
August 5, 2026 - September 16, 2026
Across the US, we're seeing a massive buildout of AI data centers with growing impacts on our environment and health. Join us for a timely webinar series to learn what’s at stake and how you can take action.
The Architecture of Health Disparities: Housing, Energy, & Political Determinants
August 14, 2026
In this session, Dr. Regan Patterson will examine the critical effects of transportation and infrastructure policies, address disparities in air pollution exposure, and highlight community-driven interventions to improve health outcomes.
From Evidence to Action: Building a Medical Movement on Plastics and Human Health
September 9, 2026
Dr. Megan J. Wolff, executive director of the Physician and Scientist Network Addressing Plastics and Health, presents the evidence linking plastics and plastic-associated chemicals to human health has expanded dramatically over the past decade.
From Practice to Policy: Using Strategic Storytelling to Advocate for Health
September 10 - November 19, 2026
This educational activity introduces participants to narrative leadership, equipping health professionals to translate their frontline experiences into clear, ethical, and motivating narratives that resonate with the public, policymakers, and the media.
The NCSC is a 6-month, interdisciplinary initiative that invites student teams to design and implement practical Quality Improvement (QI) solutions for real-world healthcare sustainability problems. By participating, students will gain technical decarbonization skills, receive dedicated mentorship, and learn to navigate institutional barriers to systemic change. Application Deadline: October 1, 2026
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