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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 22/09/2026

How can climate assessments keep pace with accelerating climate risks? A new commentary from 175 experts in Earth’s Future and BAMS identifies priorities for strengthening future climate assessments in the US and advancing assessment-ready science. spklr.io/63326ET0ho

Graphic that reads: U.S. Climate Collection: Informing Assessment of Risks and Solutions. Opening Commentary article now available!

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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Here's a newsletter you'll welcome into your inbox! Subscribe to CAFE's roundup of jobs, funding opportunities, resources, and events for health and extreme weather researchers. Lands in your inbox twice a month. Check out the latest issue, hot off the presses: buff.ly/cEoRwwG

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Roughly 1 in 10 emergency department visits across 19 states were driven by heat during two severe heat waves last summer. Using near real-time data to track the strain of a heat wave on medical systems can inform mitigation and adaptation, says lead author @anorisarma.bsky.social

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Two 2025 heat waves were associated with >13k excess ED visits across 19 states. Our study w/ @busph.bsky.social & @truveta.bsky.social is a proof-of-concept for using real-time EHR data to respond to heat waves while they're still unfolding and protect patients faster: buff.ly/HccaNLt

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Extreme weather like wildfires and floods can shut down hospitals and affect patient care. @calebdresser.bsky.social spoke to Healthcare Brew about how hospitals can prepare and why climate resilience investments are so valuable: buff.ly/BoNFhG0

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Extreme weather is more common. Hospitals need to be ready

In California, for instance, around half of all inpatient beds are less than a mile from a high fire-threat zone.

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Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education @gcche.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Applications are open for the Sustainable Healthcare Leadership Institute — a year-long fellowship for healthcare leaders ready to build real sustainability initiatives. Rolling admissions. Apply: www.publichealth.columbia.edu/research/pro...

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In a changing climate, access to cooling is becoming a form of essential health care, says Gary Adamkiewicz in @harvardsalata.bsky.social. His "Beat the Heat” study provides air conditioners—matched with funds to offset energy costs—to high-risk adults in Boston. buff.ly/XPa3mGk

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When heat hits home: Climate change’s hidden and deadly toll - The Salata Institute

A study from Boston shows how the cost of buying and running air conditioning can leave high-risk residents without protection.

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Fantastic conversation w/ @lisapatel.bsky.social and Nate Matthews-Trigg. Tune in to hear about our work w/ Americares to develop climate resilience resources for providers, patients, & health clinics: www.americares.org/what-we-do/c...

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Climate Resilience Toolkit for Health Clinics | Download Now

Get the climate resilience toolkit for health clinics from Americares. This free download helps clinics prepare for and adapt to changing weather conditions.

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Mary B Rice @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Climate change is lengthening pollen seasons, putting those with respiratory conditions like COPD at risk. Our study found that short-term exposure to pollen was associated w/ lower lung function. Read more: hsph.harvard.edu/news/pollen-...

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Pollen may exacerbate COPD symptoms | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Pollen exposure can further reduce lung function in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a new Harvard Chan School study.

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

“…the population is frequently experiencing poor air quality events during the summertime that often coincide with extreme heat, and both air pollution and heat are harmful to our health,” says @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social in TIME: time.com/article/2026...

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What Are The Risks of Extreme Heat Combined With Bad Air Quality?

Climate change means bad air pollution, wildfires, and extreme heat are all happening at once. Here's what to know and how to stay safe.

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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Seeking mentors! CAFE is recruiting mentors for a cohort-based mentorship program to help early-career researchers with grant applications. Join 3–4 virtual sessions w/small-group discussions focused on refining ideas and aims. Apply by Aug 7: buff.ly/V29mNkz

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Harvard Chan Environmental Health @harvardenvhealth.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

"SAD" in the summer? “Extreme heat is ... [a] stressor that’s exacerbating people’s pre-existing mental health conditions,” says @anorisarma.bsky.social in a recent CBC article. www.cbc.ca/radio/thecur...

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Tune in at 1pm ET to learn about extreme heat and health: youtube.com/HarvardPublicHealth

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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Seeking mentors for CAFE's cohort-based mentorship program! Mentors will join a small group of early-career researchers in 3 - 4 virtual sessions that feature guest speakers & breakout discussions to give feedback on mentees' grant proposals. Apply by Aug 7: buff.ly/V29mNkz

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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Stories have the power to inform, connect, and inspire. CAFE’s Public Narrative Workshop will teach extreme weather and health researchers techniques to expand the reach and impact of their work. Applications due August 28th. buff.ly/rBBa3fW

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Save the date! July 14 @1pm ET - watch @hsph.harvard.edu researchers discuss the health and economic stakes of heat, and how to stay safe when temps soar. Moderated by @shankman.bsky.social @bostonglobe.com: youtube.com/HarvardPublicHealth

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

New @energyinnovation.org models found that federal energy policy decisions made since January 2025 will worsen local air pollution and raise healthcare costs by $43 billion from 2026 to 2040. Check out the full report: energyinnovation.org/report/econo...

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Economic, Consumer Cost, and Pollution Impacts of Federal Energy Policy Changes

Federal energy policy changes will spike energy prices, slow GDP and job growth, add pollution and harm health, and harm grid reliability.

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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

How can you plug into new opportunities with the NIH Health and Extreme Weather program? Hear from NIH & CAFE leaders about: • NIH HEW Highlighted Topics • New funding structures • Data sharing • Career development & more Webinar: 7/9, 3 PM ET buff.ly/QV0QtwD

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Air pollution leads to more deaths in US than breast & prostate cancer combined. How to stay safe: Know your air quality: airnow.gov Use HEPA air purifiers Wear N95 masks when necessary Reduce fossil fuel emissions More on @npr.org w/ @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social: www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

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How heat worsens air quality

More than 150 million people in the United States live in areas affected by harmful levels of air pollution.

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Congrats to Piper Derenoncourt on receiving the Joseph B. Martin Dean’s Leadership Award for the Advancement of Women staff from @harvardmed.bsky.social! It’s a joy to collaborate with you and the Family Van to keep at-risk Boston patients healthy during extreme heat. This award is well deserved!

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The 2026 Climate Creators to Watch list has arrived! This year's creators bring fun, informative climate content through health, art, science, community organizing, and more. Give your algorithm a makeover by checking out the list! #ClimateCreators2026 climatecreatorstowatch.com

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

This virtual course offered through @harvardmed.bsky.social provides clinicians with strategies to diagnose, manage, and prevent heat-related illnesses. June 15-24. Great opportunity to learn from C-CHANGE faculty @calebdresser.bsky.social & former C-CHANGE Fellow Tess Wiskel! buff.ly/7pKWJ58

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

#DYK you may be more at risk from #ExtremeHeat if you: * Are a child under 5 or adult 65+ * Live w/ a chronic medical condition * Live in social isolation Check out our heat action plan w/ Americares to learn how to protect your health. #HeatSafety buff.ly/8Hn7np4

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Do you have a plan to prepare for #extremeheat? Use our Heat Action Plan and Tip Sheet w/Americares to make a plan. * Stay hydrated & find cool spaces * Know the warning signs of heat exhaustion * Make a plan for power outages & medical needs #HeatSafety buff.ly/8Hn7np4

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Last week we celebrated our Center's 30 year anniversary with current and former directors, faculty, and staff. Rev. Mariama White-Hammond’s closing talk was an inspiring reminder that our interconnection with each other and nature has always been, and will always be, at the heart of our work.

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Wildfires have been getting closer to healthcare facilities in CA by an average of 628 feet per year, and recently built facilities—particularly nursing homes—have experienced a disproportionate level of exposure to nearby wildfires. New from @calebdresser.bsky.social

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

New Lancet correspondence by C-CHANGE faculty member Nancy Krieger examines multigenerational cancer risks from attacks on fossil‑fuel infrastructure in the war in Iran, linking these harms to fossil‑fuel‑driven climate change. buff.ly/PcRCfUg

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Cancer, climate change, fossil fuels, and war: a call for action

Since 2020, there has been a marked uptick in articles focused on links between cancer and climate change.1 As documented by a 2025 bibliometric analysis,1 major foci include: “climate change and…

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

NEW: Study of 73+ million older adults finds that heat waves are driving a substantial increase in deaths each year, with disproportionate impacts on Black and low‑income communities, while neighborhoods with more green space see lower death rates. buff.ly/EOn7tc9)

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Heat waves and annual death rates in older adults in the United States | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

A new nationwide study of more than 73 million older Americans finds that heat waves are driving a substantial increase in deaths each year.

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Harvard Chan Environmental Health @harvardenvhealth.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

In coverage from @wgbhnews, Petros Koutrakis is leading a study to assess whether airborne emissions from evaporated wastewater at the former Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station pose health risks to nearby communities. Read more via GBH news.

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Is Pilgrim Nuclear evaporation harmful? Harvard study to begin

For the health study, researchers will place air monitors in several locations around the community. Then, they'll compare people who live in the most highly affected areas with a control group.

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

With major support from Wellcome Trust, we are launching new projects in the U.S. and India to link air pollution and health. Our goal: find solutions that help decision makers cut carbon, clean the air, and save lives. buff.ly/eBX2cSw

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

We're hiring a Climate & Health Postdoctoral Fellow to study the health benefits of climate mitigation and adaptation, and to support case studies, economic evaluation, and modeling of specific climate actions. Learn more and apply:

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Jobs | Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Join us on Feb 24, 4:00 p.m. ET to learn more about our Youth Summit with Putney Pre-College. This academic summer program invites students to explore how climate change intersects with medicine, health, and policy—learning directly from Harvard educators and researchers. Register: buff.ly/S57M8Lt

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit on Climate Science, Medicine, & Health. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join us to learn more about this summer's Youth Summit: the experience, the curriculum, the students, and the experts.

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

We're hiring! Our Climate & Health Postdoc Fellow will advance research on the health benefits of climate mitigation and adaptation activities, and contribute to case studies, economic evaluation and modeling efforts of specific climate actions. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/aGbLbU3

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Jobs | Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Webinar: Hyperscale Data Centers in the U.S. Hear from the CAFE Data Management team about data and tools to examine how hyperscale data centers may affect electricity generation, water demand, and health. 📅 Mar 5, 1–2 PM ET 🔗 buff.ly/Yjh8JZu

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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Webinar: Addressing Spatial Confounding & Interference in Environmental Health Research Learn easy-to-implement models to tackle spatial confounding and interference in environmental epidemiology, with a real-world case study. 📅 Feb 25, 12:00–1:00 PM ET 🔗 buff.ly/o8CAKmW

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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Webinar: Addressing Spatial Confounding and Interference in Environmental Health Research Explore how spatial confounding and interference impact studies, and explore easy-to-implement models for addressing these challenges. 📅 Feb 25, 12:00–1:00 PM ET 🔗 buff.ly/o8CAKmW

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

“The agency seems to be shifting priorities away from its mission to protect human health and the environment in favour of industry priorities,” says our director @maryrice-lungdr.bsky.social in @nature.com

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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

CAFE’s Harvard Dataverse collection now includes over 1k datasets spanning exposure, air quality, extreme weather, health outcomes, and more. Designed to make data easy to find, use, and share, it’s a hub for FAIR, open source data from around the world.

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Celebrating 1,000 Datasets: The CAFE Dataverse Community Hits a Milestone!

Researchers from around the world have now contributed over 1,000 datasets to CAFE’s collection on Harvard Dataverse, an open-source repository where you can find or share data key to health and…

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Harvard Chan C-CHANGE @harvardcchange.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

How can we improve health for people living near oil and gas development? - monitor air quality - increase research - local stakeholder engagement - prioritize resources - expand renewable energy More from @anorisarma.bsky.social and Francesca Dominici in @bmj.com:

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CAFE RCC Health & Extreme Weather @climatehealthcafe.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Pollen seasons are getting longer and more intense. Our latest Pilot Project Spotlight shows how daily pollen sampling across Montreal is building a detailed exposure database, and how early CAFE funding helped unlock a larger, multi-city study.

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Pilot Project Spotlight: Daily Pollen Level Variations in Montreal, Canada

Principle Investigator: Dr. Scott Weichenthal, McGill University

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