Free, self-paced, and online! Get started on the Climate for Health Ambassador Training: Take the core curriculum or see if there is customized training for your professional association or workplace! Select your course and sign up below! Once you’ve signed up, check your email for the invitation to complete your profile and get started! You […]| Climate for Health
Request an Ambassador Presentation Climate for Health Ambassadors commit to giving three informational climate and health presentations each year. Events like conferences, small-group forums, and retreats are perfect times to host a Climate for Health Ambassador in your community. Ambassadors will share a baseline of knowledge on climate change, its impacts and solutions, and how […]| Climate for Health
Nurses are the most trusted profession in the country and see the effects of climate change on their patients' health every day...| Climate for Health
New event, new outfit. The high demand to buy newly popular clothes as quickly as they become a trend is known as “fast fashion.” Fueled by social media influencers and celebrities, many people experience “Fashion FOMO”: the anxious need to keep up with changing trends and buying the cheaper version of these outfits as quickly […]| Climate for Health
One in six American children have a neurological disability spanning from autism to IQ loss to ADHD. Diverse experts agree that before and after birth exposures to toxic chemicals and pollutants significantly increase kids’ risks for developing a neurodevelopmental disorder. Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF) is an organization working to create and support initiatives that […]| Climate for Health
A momentous event for the State of Montana (U.S.) occurred this June – the first constitutional climate change case in the United States. Rikki Held vs. the State of Montana, the trial where 16 youth plaintiffs sued the state government for the right to a clean and healthful environment for current and future generations, created […]| Climate for Health
Climate for Health is a national initiative representing key health care, public health, clinical, and medical institutions and associations.| Climate for Health
Summer brings soaring temperatures, and with the new school year around the corner, now is the perfect time to launch your school’s summer climate initiative to prepare for the months ahead...| Climate for Health
On June 2, the American Public Health Association and ecoAmerica cohosted the webinar “Global Heat Day: Local Solutions to Protect Communities.” As summer temperatures continue to ramp up year over year, community-level engagement and action are more important than ever...| Climate for Health
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Climate Ambassador Training This free, self-paced, online training equips health professionals with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and resources to speak and take action on climate change in their homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, communities, and beyond. Three continuing education credits are available upon completion of this 4-hour training. See available credit types here. The training is practical, […]| Climate for Health
As we approach summer, temperatures are already rising and impacting the health and safety of our communities. Extreme heat is the most dangerous climate-related threat in the United States...| Climate for Health
As climate change impacts accelerate, so do their effects on the health of our communities, especially children and youth. According to ecoAmerica’s latest poll, 72% of Americans recognize that young people and future generations experience disproportionate harms from climate change...| Climate for Health
In the early 20th century, thousands of public swimming pools were built in the United States. These were a public good that provided not only recreation but tremendous social and health benefits...| Climate for Health
ecoAmerica's American Climate Leadership Awards (ACLA) announced the 2025 winners during a live broadcast on April 16th. Each year, ACLA honors schools, health organizations, faith institutions, everyday individuals, youth, and many others with outstanding climate engagement...| Climate for Health
Climate change is considered one of the greatest threats to public health in the 21st century. The last few years have seen worsening heat waves, wildfires, floods, drought, and the spread of vector-borne diseases as the world heats up from the burning of coal, gas, and oil.| Climate for Health
The recent election outcome and initial weeks of the new administration have left me feeling frightened, frustrated, and uncertain about the future. In connecting with others doing climate and health work, I know I am not alone...| Climate for Health
Registration is open for the largest event on planetary and climate health, Our Planet, Our Health: 2025 Climate Action Convention! This spring, ecoAmerica is excited to partner with leading organizations to catalyze action for a more sustainable, equitable, and healthier world...| Climate for Health
In Florida in late September, I was excited to present a TEDx talk on climate engagement to a national audience of leading neonatologists. Key highlights from my presentation included...| Climate for Health