On a new episode of Healthy Climate America, host Dr. Lisa Patel sits down with Lorraine Boissoneault, author of "Body Weather" to discuss her experience with chronic illness on a changing planet. Listen hereor wherever you get your podcasts.
Action Alerts
Oppose EPA's Proposed Repeal of Greenhouse Gas Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units
The EPA is proposing to eliminate its authority to regulate climate pollution from fossil-fuel power plants. Help make sure the public record reflects why this is a major threat to our health. Take action by:
Providing public testimony. A public hearing will take place on October 1. Pre-register by September 29, 2026.
Submitting a written comment by 11:59 pm ET on November 2, 2026.
Open Comment Period for ACGME Common Program Requirements
ACGME will accept comments on its Common Program Requirements until October 22, 2026. This represents a rare and important opportunity to ensure that residency education reflects emerging public health challenges, including the health impacts of climate change and environmental determinants of health. Find suggestions for comments and the link to submit yours here.
Research, Reports, and Resources
Report: The Impact of Climate and Environmental Change on Brain Health
Climate change is reshaping brain health through heat, air, weather, water, nutrition, and disease vectors. A new report from the Neuro Climate Working Group presents the state of the science and the blind spot it leaves in climate policy.
This election toolkit from Climate Health - Civic Health is designed to assist your activism during this election season. It contains candidate questions and related activities, Get Out the Vote and voting protection resources, social media posts and visual materials, and other resources and guidance.
Communications 101: How to Make the Case About Climate Change, Health, and Equity September 29, 2026
Join us for the first session of our 2026 climate communications training series. Gain updated guidance on how to talk about these issues with greater clarity, intention, and impact.
On October 8, we're proud to join organizations, communities, advocates, health professionals, educators, and families across the country in celebrating the 11th annual Children's Environmental Health Day (CEH Day)! Mark your calendar and visit CEHDay.org to learn more and find ways to get involved.
Culture as Medicine: Community, Connection, and Indigenous Mental Health
October 9, 2026
Join us on Friday, October 9, for the next session in our Climate and Health Equity Webinar Series featuring Dr. Marcos Moreno, a psychiatrist and 2023 CHEF Fellow.
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