Extreme heat kills more people on average in the United States than any other weather event, including hurricanes, floods and extreme cold. Scientists are working with cities to introduce low-tech cooling features to protect people. UK Health Alliance on Climate Change nature.com/articles/d4158…

In 2024, 15 national temperature records have been set as weather extremes grow more frequent. And heat kills. UK Health Alliance on Climate Change theguardian.com/environment/ar…

New report by UK Health Alliance on Climate Change RCPCH @RCPsych Royal College of Physicians Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Planetary Health Report Card outlines the devastating health effects of fossil fuels and six actions for a clean energy system and a better, fairer and healthier society. rcpch.ac.uk/news-events/ne… 1/2

‘The report rightly emphasises the need to end fossil fuel dependency and invest in green jobs. We urge the government to act decisively to ensure a sustainable and healthy future for all.’ Dr Mark Harber, our special adviser on healthcare sustainability and climate change.

The Faculty welcomes the latest UK Health Alliance on Climate Change report. In the face of major threats from climate change and pollution, the recommendations outlined in this publication are essential for the protection of public health ➡️ ukhealthalliance.org/influencing-po…

The health benefits of a clean energy system include: 🏃 Physical activity 🧘 Better mental health 🦠 Less disease risk 🍶Food and water security 🏥Fewer hospital admissions Read the report >> ukhealthalliance.org/influencing-po…

A new report from UK Health Alliance on Climate Change highlights the significant health impacts of the climate emergency and calls for the development of a cleaner energy system. Read our response here ⬇️ rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featu…

Fossil fuels are bad for your health. They lead to: 😷air pollution ☀️climate change 🥀biodiversity loss ⛽fuel poverty 🚗physical inactivity 💧food and water insecurity We need rapid action on a just transition to green energy for the good of health ukhealthalliance.org/influencing-po…

New report by UK Health Alliance on Climate Change @RCPCHTweets @RCPsych Royal College of Physicians @theRVCS Planetary Health Report Card says fossil fuels are bad for our health😷⛽ and outlines six actions for a clean energy system and a better, fairer and healthier society Read the report: ukhealthalliance.org/influencing-po…

ULEZ seems to have health benefits beyond reducing air pollution in that it leads to more children walking and cycling to school. UK Health Alliance on Climate Change bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

This report explains the health harms of fossil fuels and the opportunity for health benefits that a green energy transition will bring 🌱 GOV.UK must embrace cleaner energy and invest in NHS infrastructure and services to ensure a sustainable service for the future.

August was also the 13th month in a 14-month period where the global average temperature exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Will we like frogs just boil to death, or can we act? UK Health Alliance on Climate Change bbc.co.uk/weather/articl…