Climate Crisis
Climate change has been called the greatest public health challenge of the 21st Century. Despite wide consensus in the scientific community about the nature of the environmental problems facing society, political institutions remain a barrier to transformational change and are generally committed to the status quo. In a vacuum of federal, or even state leadership, communities are recognizing how to make a difference at the local level and pursuing local climate action.
Resources & Tools
The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States: A Scientific Assessment
Resource - Website/webpage
In Solidarity with Maui: Taking Action for Wildfire Response, Recovery, and Prevention
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Published on 08/24/2023
Wellbeing in Disaster Recovery: Understanding Where Systems Get Stuck
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by Elsevier, Inc.
Black Voters Are More Concerned About Climate Change Than the National Average, With Implications for Policy and Messaging
Resource
Brought to you by Brookings Institution
Guide to Equitable, Community-Driven Climate Preparedness Planning
Resource - Guide/handbook
Brought to you by Urban Sustainability Directors Network
How Will Climate Hazards Reshape Your Neighborhood by 2050?
Resource - Data Bank/repository
Brought to you by WaPo
Climate and Health Intervention Assessment: Evidence on Public Health Interventions to Prevent the Negative Health Effects of Climate Change
Resource - Report
Brought to you by CDC Climate and Health Program
The Clean Air Act Has Saved Millions Of Lives—But Gaps Remain
Resource - Podcast
Brought to you by Science Friday
An Indigenous Systems Approach to the Climate Crisis
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by SSIR
Contagious Conversations: A CDC Foundation Podcast
Resource - Podcast
Brought to you by CDC Foundation
A Physician's Guide to Climate Change, Health and Equity
Resource - Guide/handbook
Brought to you by PHI
Find Out How Your Home Insurance Costs Compare in Our Interactive Map
Resource - Map
Brought to you by NYT
Home Insurance Rates in America Are Wildly Distorted. Here’s Why.
Resource - Map
Brought to you by NYT
Resilience Strategies for Communities at Risk
Resource - Report
Brought to you by Urban Land Institute
Published on 01/01/2014
Projecting Climate-Related Disease Burden: A Guide for Health Departments
Resource - Guide/handbook
Brought to you by CDC Climate and Health Program
What Is Climate Colonialism? What to Know About Why Climate Change and Colonialism Are Linked.
Resource
Brought to you by Global Poverty Project
Projecting Climate-Related Disease Burden: A Case Study on Methods for Projecting Respiratory Health Impacts
Resource - Case Study
Brought to you by CDC Climate and Health Program
Assessing Health Vulnerability to Climate Change: A Guide for Health Departments
Resource - Guide/handbook
Brought to you by CDC
Developing a Climate Resilience Plan for Healthcare Organizations: Key Considerations
Resource - Guide/handbook
The Climate Gap and the Color Line — Racial Health Inequities and Climate Change
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by MMS
Climate Change is a Threat Multiplier for Violence Against Children
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by Elsevier, Inc.
3 Reasons Wildfires Are Getting More Dangerous—And 3 Ways To Make Things Better
Resource - Website/webpage
Preparing California for Extreme Heat: Guidance and Recommendations
Resource
Brought to you by California Environmental Protection Agency
Racial Disparities in Climate Change‑Related Health Effects in the United States
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by Springer
A Guide for Assessing Climate Change Risk
Resource - Guide/handbook
Brought to you by Urban Land Institute
The Next System Project: Environment and Energy
Resource - Website/webpage
Brought to you by The Democracy Collaborative
The Climate Change and Health Playbook: Adaptation Planning for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Resource - Guide/handbook
Brought to you by APHA
People Who’ve Contributed Least to Climate Change Are Most Affected By It
Resource
Brought to you by The Pew Charitable Trusts
Climate Models and the Use of Climate Projections: A Brief Overview for Health Departments
Resource
Brought to you by CDC
NEJM Article: Supporting Climate, Health, and Equity Under the Farm Bill
Resource - Journal Article
Brought to you by APHA
An Introduction to Climate Change, Health, and Equity: A Guide for Local Health Departments
Resource - Guide/handbook
Taking Action for Climate Justice: Our Top Tools, Resources, Stories, and Data
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Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 02/20/2024
Uncovered: A Hidden Crisis in U.S. Housing
Story - Written
Brought to you by Bloomberg L.P.
Published on 03/05/2024
Children of the Setting Sun Shares Indigenous Stories With an Eye to the Future
Story - Written
Brought to you by The Seattle Times
Published on 04/28/2024
How Everyday People Started a Movement That's Shaping Climate Action to This Day
Story - Written
Brought to you by NPR
Published on 10/05/2023
EPA Just Detailed All the Ways Climate Change Will Hit U.S. Racial Minorities the Hardest. It’s a Long List.
Story - Written
Brought to you by WaPo
Published on 09/02/2021
Our Climate, Our Communities
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Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 05/30/2017
Unequal Impact: The Deep Links Between Racism and Climate Change
Story - Written
Brought to you by Yale University
Published on 06/09/2020
Why Investing in Libraries is a Climate Justice Issue
Story - Written
Brought to you by High Country News
Published on 09/13/2021
Why don't we treat the climate crisis with the same urgency as coronavirus?
Story - Written
Brought to you by The Guardian
Our Climate, Our Health
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Brought to you by Community Commons
Published on 04/18/2017
Illinois Shows Us What the Road to Clean Energy Should Look Like
Story - Written
Brought to you by Natural Resources Defense Council
The New Normal: Building Affordable Housing with Natural Disasters in Mind
Story - Written
Brought to you by Nonprofit Quarterly
COVID-19, Climate Change and Stewarding a Thriving Natural World
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Brought to you by Community Commons
Building Trust-Based Community Partnerships For Public Health Professionals
Tool - Workshop/training
Data & Metrics
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