Healthcare’s Climate Imperative: Leading the Charge for a Healthier Planet
Climate change poses a significant threat to human health through various interconnected mechanisms. To mitigate these impacts, there is an urgent need for a transition to clean energy sources, sustainable agricultural practices, and reduced fuel consumption. Health professionals play a crucial role in addressing this global challenge, serving as trusted voices to communicate the health implications of climate change and advocate for necessary policy changes to protect public health.
Climate change is a significant health issue. Health professionals are emerging as climate leaders, guiding the way toward solutions to this global challenge.
Climate change is one of the greatest health and equity crises facing humanity.
Join us in our mission to protect public health and the planet from climate change. Become a climate healthcare leader today by joining the Mid-Atlantic Alliance for Climate & Health.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is causing climate change
Climate change is primarily driven by human activities that release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. The rapid rise in these gases traps more heat, causing global temperatures to increase. This temperature rise is the key factor behind climate change, which is now impacting human health.
How does climate change affect health
Climate change affects health through extreme weather, excessive heat, air pollution, and altered disease patterns, which causes illnesses and premature deaths. These climate impacts disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, making climate change a critical global health issue requiring urgent action.
What can health professionals do to
Health professionals can play a crucial role in addressing climate change. They have the opportunity to be the trusted voices to communicate and model to the public and policymakers about the need for global greenhouse gas emissions reductions to protect health.
How can I get involved in
There are many ways for health professionals to get involved in climate action. Start by joining the Mid-Atlantic Alliance for Climate and Health.
How can I contact you for more
If you have any further questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out to us. We are here to help!
What is the purpose of this
The purpose of this website is promote awareness about the climate and health connection to further climate action to protect public health from the harms of climate change.