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- Learn about our new heat initiatives and resources this summer.
- Take our new on-demand BRACE training to further your climate and health work. (In partnership with ecoAmerica)
- Check out this report examining the health toll of the fossil fuel industry.
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Why Is Climate Change a Public Health Issue?
As rising global temperatures disrupt the interconnected systems in our environment, we are vulnerable to catastrophic conditions. Extreme heat, severe storms, air pollution, wildfires and the spread of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases threaten the physical and mental health of all communities.
APHA focuses on protecting populations who are disproportionately affected, including people living with disabilities and chronic illnesses, communities of color, people experiencing homelessness and outdoor workers. Learn more:
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