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An attendee of COP30 in November holds up a sign saying "Corals won't survive past 1.5."

Health threats surge as scientists warn of edging toward irreversible climate damage

Global warming is on track to exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius, bringing the world closer to irreversible tipping points of melting ice shelfs, Amazon rainforest deforestation and bleached coral reefs, a new report says.
A Black teenager girl stands in nature and holds small plant in her hand while smiling at the camera while others plant a tree behind her.

Billions of dollars once dedicated to environmental justice projects has been cut, stalling progress.
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Excellence in Climate Leadership Awards honor innovation, equity in climate work

APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity presented awards to APHA-Affiliated public health associations, an APHA member group and individual APHA members. 
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Student Champions for Climate Justice host campus events

Each year, APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity recognizes five individual students or student groups as Student Champions for Climate Justice.