CLIMATE CHANGE

Sen. Markey talks about heat resilience at congressional briefing

Public Health / Climate Change


APHA, others urge extreme heat solutions at congressional briefing
by

Mary Stortstrom

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July 09, 2024

Better policies, “smart surfaces” can improve heat resistance, experts say
A fast food worker prepares French fries

Climate Change / Public Health


Climate changes threatens well-being of American workforce, businesses
by

Minoli Ediriweera

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May 23, 2024

Decreased production and higher health care costs for businesses are projected outcomes
People walk through ankle-deep water during heavy rains.

Climate Change


APHA summit addresses climate change, environmental justice
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

March 06, 2024

National, state leaders working to protect vulnerable populations
Worker sweeps water flooding into business

Climate Change


Q&A with Renee Salas: Lancet climate change brief recommends US urgent action
by

Minoli Ediriweera

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January 23, 2024

Nation must rapidly phase out fossil fuel use, subsidies, report co-author says
A woman smile while working in a community garden

2023 Annual Meeting / Climate Change


Acting locally to reduce climate impacts improves public health
by

Mark Barna

on

November 01, 2023

APHA creates programs to address climate change, health equity in U.S. cities and states
A student talks to a congressional staffer about climate policy

Climate Change


Learning to tell climate change stories, engage with policymakers
by

Mary Stortstrom

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March 01, 2023

D.C. boot camp trains community advocates on messaging
Headshots of Advisory Board Members

Health Equity / Climate Change


APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity Announces 2022-2023 Advisory Board Members
by

Mary Stortstrom

on

June 01, 2022

Members include representatives from APHA sections and partner organizations.
Wildfire smoke creates haze in Washington state

Climate Change


Washington leaders partnering to address climate-related threats
by

Mark Barna

on

May 24, 2022

Heat waves, wildfire smoke endangering health in Pacific Northwest
Painted paper leaves with pro-climate comments

Climate Change / Environment / Health Equity


Climate change impacts almost entire global population
by

Mark Barna

on

November 12, 2021

International summit recognizes climate’s impact on human health