The health care sector has a critical role to play in combating climate change. Two important actions hospitals should consider are investment in clean technologies and divesting or freezing fossil fuel holdings.
The Health Care Climate Council is a leadership body of U.S.-based health systems committed to protecting their patients and employees from the health impacts of climate change and becoming anchors for resilient communities.
Our powerful network will transform the health sector — ensuring it can balance the immediate needs for mitigation, resilience, and equity, while serving as a leader in the broader shift to a just, low-carbon economy.
Awards that recognize medical students, residents, fellows, and physicians who demonstrate a passion for sustainable health care or a commitment to climate and health leadership.
Health care workers have unique opportunity to advance health care sustainability and influence policies to protect the health of colleagues, patients, and the broader community.
