The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
We mobilize the health voice for equitable climate solutions.
Housed at the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication.
Housed at the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication.
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The #OPOH26 agenda is now live!
This year's can't-miss event features actionable sessions on federal climate actions, effective campaigns, digital power, healthcare resiliency, and much more.
Explore the full agenda and register here: cvent.me/EO9ngP
This year's can't-miss event features actionable sessions on federal climate actions, effective campaigns, digital power, healthcare resiliency, and much more.
Explore the full agenda and register here: cvent.me/EO9ngP
When extreme weather disrupts access to opioid treatment, people in recovery face higher risks of relapse, overdose, incarceration, and family disruption.
Emergency response planning must ensure that these patients are not left behind.
Emergency response planning must ensure that these patients are not left behind.
Disaster planning should account for the emergency that’s already here — the opioid epidemic| Opinion
After Helene, barriers to OUD care in Boone exposed how regulations and infrastructure failures interrupt treatment; reforms should enable phone visits, stockpiles, and refills.
www.newsobserver.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:14 PM
When extreme weather disrupts access to opioid treatment, people in recovery face higher risks of relapse, overdose, incarceration, and family disruption.
Emergency response planning must ensure that these patients are not left behind.
Emergency response planning must ensure that these patients are not left behind.
As climate change fuels larger and more frequent wildfires, smoke exposure is worsening conditions like asthma and heart disease far beyond fire-prone regions.
New findings underscore the urgent need to protect public health against this growing threat.
New findings underscore the urgent need to protect public health against this growing threat.
Wildfire smoke is a national crisis, and it's worse than you think
Greenhouse gas and particulate emissions from fires around the world may be 70 percent higher than once believed.
grist.org
January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
As climate change fuels larger and more frequent wildfires, smoke exposure is worsening conditions like asthma and heart disease far beyond fire-prone regions.
New findings underscore the urgent need to protect public health against this growing threat.
New findings underscore the urgent need to protect public health against this growing threat.
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"This is a clear attempt to weaken scientific guardrails that protect the public from disinformation, delay and reckless decision-making. Such a move will make it easier for fossil fuel interests to distort the facts while frontline communities pay the price."
“President Trump’s withdrawal of the United States from the bedrock global treaty to tackle climate change is a new low and yet another a sign that this authoritarian, anti-science administration is determined to sacrifice people’s well-being and destabilize global cooperation."
Read UCS Statement:
Read UCS Statement:
Trump Sinks to New Low by Announcing US Withdrawal from 66 International Organizations, Including UNFCCC and IPCC
President Trump announced today that he is removing the United States from the UNFCCC and IPCC, as well as 64 other entities or U.N. organizations. Statements by the Union of Concerned Scientists.
www.ucs.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:59 AM
"This is a clear attempt to weaken scientific guardrails that protect the public from disinformation, delay and reckless decision-making. Such a move will make it easier for fossil fuel interests to distort the facts while frontline communities pay the price."
Today, our executive director, @lisapatel.bsky.social, spoke up in support of strong fuel economy standards for vehicles, which are good for our health, planet, and wallets.
Make your voice heard! Submit a public comment on the CAFE standards before January 20: www.votervoice.net/HP4C/Campaig...
Make your voice heard! Submit a public comment on the CAFE standards before January 20: www.votervoice.net/HP4C/Campaig...
January 7, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Today, our executive director, @lisapatel.bsky.social, spoke up in support of strong fuel economy standards for vehicles, which are good for our health, planet, and wallets.
Make your voice heard! Submit a public comment on the CAFE standards before January 20: www.votervoice.net/HP4C/Campaig...
Make your voice heard! Submit a public comment on the CAFE standards before January 20: www.votervoice.net/HP4C/Campaig...
More than ever, our elected officials need to hear from us. At #OPOH26, we'll turn shared expertise into action through educational visits to Capitol Hill—bringing the climate and health message directly to Congress.
Register by January 19 to participate: cvent.me/qxz7yN
Register by January 19 to participate: cvent.me/qxz7yN
January 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
More than ever, our elected officials need to hear from us. At #OPOH26, we'll turn shared expertise into action through educational visits to Capitol Hill—bringing the climate and health message directly to Congress.
Register by January 19 to participate: cvent.me/qxz7yN
Register by January 19 to participate: cvent.me/qxz7yN
“This is just the same old extraction and disposability that has already devastated our world."
Venezuelan Oil Brought to the U.S. Would Be Refined in Black Gulf Communities | Capital B News
Venezuelan Oil Brought to the U.S. Would Be Refined in Black Gulf Communities
Communities in Texas and Louisiana say U.S. control of Venezuela’s heavy crude will worsen “environmental racism” along the Gulf.
capitalbnews.org
January 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
“This is just the same old extraction and disposability that has already devastated our world."
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We know that talking with others about climate change can feel daunting. But people care about climate change (and want to talk about it) more than you probably think!
Find tips on how to start the conversation in our recent Climate Matters
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Find tips on how to start the conversation in our recent Climate Matters
buff.ly/aWXmpnE
January 5, 2026 at 8:26 PM
We know that talking with others about climate change can feel daunting. But people care about climate change (and want to talk about it) more than you probably think!
Find tips on how to start the conversation in our recent Climate Matters
buff.ly/aWXmpnE
Find tips on how to start the conversation in our recent Climate Matters
buff.ly/aWXmpnE
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This roundup from @theguardian.com covers developments in US lawsuits seeking to hold #BigOil accountable for climate deception & damages. This includes new & novel litigation, such as the first-ever wrongful-death lawsuit against Big Oil for a relative's death during an extreme heatwave in WA.
2025 was a big year for climate in the US courts - these were the wins and losses
Americans are increasingly turning to courts to hold big oil accountable. Here are major trends that emerged last year
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
This roundup from @theguardian.com covers developments in US lawsuits seeking to hold #BigOil accountable for climate deception & damages. This includes new & novel litigation, such as the first-ever wrongful-death lawsuit against Big Oil for a relative's death during an extreme heatwave in WA.
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My hat is off to Farah Waseem, a 26 year old physician in Pakistan, who "sees advocacy (for human & planetary health) as a moral and civic duty." Every health professional, me included, should stand with Dr. Waseem.
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@docsforclimate.bsky.social
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In Lahore’s Smog Season, This Gen Z Doctor Is Centering Climate Change - Inside Climate News
Dr. Farah Waseem has advocated for climate awareness since childhood. Now, it’s a matter of life and death for her patients in Pakistan.
insideclimatenews.org
January 4, 2026 at 8:48 PM
My hat is off to Farah Waseem, a 26 year old physician in Pakistan, who "sees advocacy (for human & planetary health) as a moral and civic duty." Every health professional, me included, should stand with Dr. Waseem.
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@keertigopal.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@keertigopal.bsky.social
As 2025 comes to a close, we're excited to release the season one finale of #HealthyClimateAmerica! In this special mini episode, @lisapatel.bsky.social reflects on the past year and our commitment to keep showing up in 2026.
Tune in here ➡️ bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
Tune in here ➡️ bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
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ALT: a black background with yellow numbers and the words here 's to new beginnings
media.tenor.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:16 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, we're excited to release the season one finale of #HealthyClimateAmerica! In this special mini episode, @lisapatel.bsky.social reflects on the past year and our commitment to keep showing up in 2026.
Tune in here ➡️ bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
Tune in here ➡️ bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
Asked what it’s like for a child growing up in St. James Parish, environmental justice activist Sharon Lavigne simply said, "Sickness."
Listen to our latest podcast episode to learn about the health impacts of Cancer Alley and how we can show up for these communities: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
Listen to our latest podcast episode to learn about the health impacts of Cancer Alley and how we can show up for these communities: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
December 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Asked what it’s like for a child growing up in St. James Parish, environmental justice activist Sharon Lavigne simply said, "Sickness."
Listen to our latest podcast episode to learn about the health impacts of Cancer Alley and how we can show up for these communities: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
Listen to our latest podcast episode to learn about the health impacts of Cancer Alley and how we can show up for these communities: bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
Clean air and climate protections are being dismantled at a staggering pace. Our new guide breaks down four recent actions, how the health community is responding, and what you can do to defend the gains we’ve built together.
Check it out here: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/wp-content/u...
Check it out here: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/wp-content/u...
December 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Clean air and climate protections are being dismantled at a staggering pace. Our new guide breaks down four recent actions, how the health community is responding, and what you can do to defend the gains we’ve built together.
Check it out here: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/wp-content/u...
Check it out here: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/wp-content/u...
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Communities are already experiencing extreme weather events at a frequency and intensity once unimaginable: and aging infrastructure, overburdened health systems, and emergency frameworks can't keep up.
This new report summarizes the experiences of more than 300 community-based representatives:
This new report summarizes the experiences of more than 300 community-based representatives:
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness
drexel.edu
December 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Communities are already experiencing extreme weather events at a frequency and intensity once unimaginable: and aging infrastructure, overburdened health systems, and emergency frameworks can't keep up.
This new report summarizes the experiences of more than 300 community-based representatives:
This new report summarizes the experiences of more than 300 community-based representatives:
📣 We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural MSCCH Climate & Health Impact Awards!
Presented at the #OPOH26 reception, these awards will honor individuals and organizations advancing justice, partnership, and transformative leadership.
Nominate here: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/2026-mscch-c...
Presented at the #OPOH26 reception, these awards will honor individuals and organizations advancing justice, partnership, and transformative leadership.
Nominate here: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/2026-mscch-c...
December 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
📣 We’re thrilled to announce the inaugural MSCCH Climate & Health Impact Awards!
Presented at the #OPOH26 reception, these awards will honor individuals and organizations advancing justice, partnership, and transformative leadership.
Nominate here: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/2026-mscch-c...
Presented at the #OPOH26 reception, these awards will honor individuals and organizations advancing justice, partnership, and transformative leadership.
Nominate here: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/2026-mscch-c...
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the record-breaking flooding in Washington, especially as more rain moves into the area.
Investments in climate change mitigation and resilience are investments in the health and safety of our communities.
Investments in climate change mitigation and resilience are investments in the health and safety of our communities.
Climate change primed Washington state for historic flooding
Low snowpack and abnormally warm temperatures are supercharging the atmospheric rivers hitting the Pacific Northwest.
grist.org
December 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the record-breaking flooding in Washington, especially as more rain moves into the area.
Investments in climate change mitigation and resilience are investments in the health and safety of our communities.
Investments in climate change mitigation and resilience are investments in the health and safety of our communities.
🎉 🎓 Congratulations to the Climate & Health Equity Fellowship Class of 2025!
Five years strong, CHEF has now empowered over 50 physicians from across the country to become leaders in climate and health equity education and advocacy.
Read more about their incredible accomplishments below. #CHEFAt5
Five years strong, CHEF has now empowered over 50 physicians from across the country to become leaders in climate and health equity education and advocacy.
Read more about their incredible accomplishments below. #CHEFAt5
Press Release: Fifth Class of Climate and Health Equity Fellows Graduate - The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health (MSCCH)
This weekend, the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health graduated 14 fellows from the Climate and Health Equity Fellowship (CHEF) class of 2025.
medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org
December 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🎉 🎓 Congratulations to the Climate & Health Equity Fellowship Class of 2025!
Five years strong, CHEF has now empowered over 50 physicians from across the country to become leaders in climate and health equity education and advocacy.
Read more about their incredible accomplishments below. #CHEFAt5
Five years strong, CHEF has now empowered over 50 physicians from across the country to become leaders in climate and health equity education and advocacy.
Read more about their incredible accomplishments below. #CHEFAt5
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How the planet fared in 2025 — the good, the bad, and the ugly
How the planet fared in 2025 — the good, the bad, and the ugly
From winter wildfires in Los Angeles to the unchecked growth of data centers, here are the big climate stories we covered in 2025.
dlvr.it
December 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
How the planet fared in 2025 — the good, the bad, and the ugly
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NEJM wants your lens on climate & health. Whether it’s Lyme in new zones, wildfire lung injury, or heat-related renal failure — submit high-quality clinical images for the April 2026 Climate Change and Health–themed Images in Clinical Medicine section. Learn more: nej.md/event-info
December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
NEJM wants your lens on climate & health. Whether it’s Lyme in new zones, wildfire lung injury, or heat-related renal failure — submit high-quality clinical images for the April 2026 Climate Change and Health–themed Images in Clinical Medicine section. Learn more: nej.md/event-info
Coming to you live from the graduation of this year’s Climate and Health Equity Fellowship graduation - stay tuned for stories from an incredible cohort.
December 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Coming to you live from the graduation of this year’s Climate and Health Equity Fellowship graduation - stay tuned for stories from an incredible cohort.
Climate change is reshaping mental health and placing new stress on communities, but there is hope. When people have access to actionable solutions, worry can drive engagement instead of helplessness.
And when people are supported to act, everyone wins.
And when people are supported to act, everyone wins.
Three ways climate change affects mental health – and why the story is more hopeful than it might seem
Climate change may be adding to mental health pressures, from trauma to climate distress, but climate action can be a positive way to cope.
theconversation.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Climate change is reshaping mental health and placing new stress on communities, but there is hope. When people have access to actionable solutions, worry can drive engagement instead of helplessness.
And when people are supported to act, everyone wins.
And when people are supported to act, everyone wins.
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How does climate change harm people’s health? Here’s one important example…
Extreme weather (and fire) disasters —which should no longer be called “natural disasters” because they are fossil-fueled—kill and harm health in the moment and for months & years to come. @docsforclimate.bsky.social
Extreme weather (and fire) disasters —which should no longer be called “natural disasters” because they are fossil-fueled—kill and harm health in the moment and for months & years to come. @docsforclimate.bsky.social
Disasters cause long-term health harms, research finds » Yale Climate Connections
A study of Superstorm Sandy survivors found higher rates of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular diseases in ZIP codes that experienced flooding.
yaleclimateconnections.org
December 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
How does climate change harm people’s health? Here’s one important example…
Extreme weather (and fire) disasters —which should no longer be called “natural disasters” because they are fossil-fueled—kill and harm health in the moment and for months & years to come. @docsforclimate.bsky.social
Extreme weather (and fire) disasters —which should no longer be called “natural disasters” because they are fossil-fueled—kill and harm health in the moment and for months & years to come. @docsforclimate.bsky.social
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Catastrophic flooding in BC and WA is putting thousands at risk.
We’ve always had heavy rain and floods; but as the world warms, they’re becoming more frequent and severe. And it was a UVic research team that ID'd the human fingerprint in increasing extreme precip. www.nature.com/articles/nat...
We’ve always had heavy rain and floods; but as the world warms, they’re becoming more frequent and severe. And it was a UVic research team that ID'd the human fingerprint in increasing extreme precip. www.nature.com/articles/nat...
Washington State Flooding Intensifies, Prompting Rescues and Evacuations
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Catastrophic flooding in BC and WA is putting thousands at risk.
We’ve always had heavy rain and floods; but as the world warms, they’re becoming more frequent and severe. And it was a UVic research team that ID'd the human fingerprint in increasing extreme precip. www.nature.com/articles/nat...
We’ve always had heavy rain and floods; but as the world warms, they’re becoming more frequent and severe. And it was a UVic research team that ID'd the human fingerprint in increasing extreme precip. www.nature.com/articles/nat...
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New report from @climateintegrity.org re. climate ads from #BigOil over the last 25 yrs finds they perpetuate a false narrative that the oil industry is a leader in climate action
In reality, the industry is expanding production & abandoning green promises
insideclimatenews.org/news/1112202...
In reality, the industry is expanding production & abandoning green promises
insideclimatenews.org/news/1112202...
Big Oil’s Climate Ads Have Propped Up Fake Promises and False Solutions for Past 25 Years, Report Finds - Inside Climate News
First-of-its-kind analysis of hundreds of climate-related advertisements from BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell suggests that oil companies are continuing to mislead the public on climate.
insideclimatenews.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
New report from @climateintegrity.org re. climate ads from #BigOil over the last 25 yrs finds they perpetuate a false narrative that the oil industry is a leader in climate action
In reality, the industry is expanding production & abandoning green promises
insideclimatenews.org/news/1112202...
In reality, the industry is expanding production & abandoning green promises
insideclimatenews.org/news/1112202...
Communities along Cancer Alley live in the shadow of an ever-growing industry presence. But they're not backing down.
On a new #HealthyClimateAmerica episode, Sharon Lavigne of @risestjames.bsky.social shares the story of her hometown and its fight for justice.
🎧 bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
On a new #HealthyClimateAmerica episode, Sharon Lavigne of @risestjames.bsky.social shares the story of her hometown and its fight for justice.
🎧 bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
December 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Communities along Cancer Alley live in the shadow of an ever-growing industry presence. But they're not backing down.
On a new #HealthyClimateAmerica episode, Sharon Lavigne of @risestjames.bsky.social shares the story of her hometown and its fight for justice.
🎧 bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
On a new #HealthyClimateAmerica episode, Sharon Lavigne of @risestjames.bsky.social shares the story of her hometown and its fight for justice.
🎧 bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
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Even though a large majority Americans are worried about climate change, they are talking about it less and less. Break the climate silence. Share your concerns, especially with people who can do something about it—like your mayor & county council.
@mason4c.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@mason4c.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
For day 11 of our #PLOSClimateCountdown, we're highlighting research by @climatewithmargs.bsky.social and colleagues:
"Breaking the climate silence: Predictors of discussing global warming with family and friends"
🔗 journals.plos.org/climate/arti...
"Breaking the climate silence: Predictors of discussing global warming with family and friends"
🔗 journals.plos.org/climate/arti...
December 11, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Even though a large majority Americans are worried about climate change, they are talking about it less and less. Break the climate silence. Share your concerns, especially with people who can do something about it—like your mayor & county council.
@mason4c.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@mason4c.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social