SCIENCE FOR A HEALTHY, JUST, AND MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD
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The Climate Optimist brings you helpful tips and good news each month to help you stay focused on our shared mission to improve health by tackling climate change.
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Climate, Kids, and Health
Showing how climate solutions and transitioning to clean energy protects children from dangerous pollutants and helps them live healthier lives today and in the future.Climate Change and Infectious Disease
Reducing the risks of emerging infectious diseases by catalyzing actions that bring us back into balance with nature.Climate MD
Engaging, supporting and empowering medical professionals to help turn awareness of the health threats posed by climate change into actions that improve health today
Featured News
Young doctors are at COP28, and they've got a message for world leaders
Our climate and health fellow Tess Wiskel says the climate crisis is a health crisis, but COP28 ushered in hope: "The sheer number of talks on health is extraordinary," she said.
Investing in resilience is a great deal for people and the climate
“If you were to invest $1 in climate change resilience solutions you could get at least $6 out in health benefits,” said our Interim Director, Dr. Kari Nadeau. “That’s a fantastic deal.”
Health risks linked to climate change are getting worse, experts warn
The Lancet Countdown shines a light on problems and solutions.
Climate action is one of our greatest opportunities to improve health and equity.