May 18, 2026 | MedPage Today | Elizabeth Del Buono and Steven Schroeder
In this powerful new Climate Checkup, Drs. Lisa Del Buono and Steven Schroeder draw parallels between Big Oil, Big Tobacco, and the gun lobby — and make the case that healthcare professionals have a critical role to play in pushing back against legal immunity for fossil fuel companies.
✍️ FEMA Review Council Final Report - On May 7, 2026, the President's FEMA Review Council released its final report outlining recommendations to overhaul the nation's approach to disasters. These recommendations do not simply redistribute financial risk, but also health risk, and they do so along the fault lines of existing inequity. Public comments on the report are open until June 8. Learn how to take action here.
✉️ ACGME Sign-On Letter - Urge the ACGME to incorporate climate and planetary health into the Common Program Requirements and into specialty-specific Program Requirements. Sign on here as an individual and/or organization by June 30.
The Lancet MedZero is an open, dynamic, and collaborative global database that delivers carbon data for pharmaceuticals, medical and surgical devices, diagnostic services, and care pathways. It provides actionable analytics to support sustainable healthcare from frontline care to system-wide decision-making.
Today, Climate Central kicks off a special series exploring how climate change is affecting the 2026 World Cup, starting with an analysis of heat risks across the 16 stadiums.
Waste, Water, and Worth: The Hidden Drivers of Health (Where We Live Matters)
June 12, 2026
The next session in our Climate & Health Equity Webinar Series will explore the intersection of water, health, environmental justice, and community leadership. It will highlight community-driven solutions and equitable approaches that can strengthen health outcomes and resilience.
Community Briefing: Data Centers & Big Oil-What’s the Connection?
June 16, 2026
This webinar will provide an overview of a new UCS report, Data Center Power Play. It will also address the parallels between Big Tech and Big Oil's efforts to shield themselves from legal accountability.
This month, our felows and alumni have been busy representing the program—from being honored for their leadership and presenting at specialty annual meetings to giving back to their communities. Read more about what they've been up to in May's CHEF Connection here.
The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health, 4400 University Drive, MS 6A8, Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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