Resources
Websites
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AirNow is your one-stop source for U.S. air quality data. The site highlights air quality in your local area, as well as providing air quality information at state, national, and world views. An interactive map lets you zoom out to get the big picture or drill down to see data for a single air quality monitor.
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Promoting healthy people and healthy environments by educating and leading the nursing profession, advancing research, incorporating evidence-based practice, and influencing policy.
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The American Lung Association is an organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research.
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CDC’s Climate and Health Program supports state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies as they prepare for specific health impacts of a changing climate.
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Climate Psychiatry Alliance is an organization where psychiatrists raising awareness about the impacts of climate change on mental health, doing what we can to mitigate climate distress, and joining with others to address the root causes of the climate crisis.
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Drawdown Georgia identifies the most promising solutions for achieving carbon neutrality in Georgia.
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a national air standard rating system developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The AQI is used statewide to provide the public, on a daily basis, with an analysis of air pollution levels and possible related health risks.
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The Georgia Climate Project is building a network of experts across the state to advance four strategic priorities: Science, Stronger conversations, Solutions, and a Stronger Network.
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Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness resources.
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Health Care Without Harm works to transform health care worldwide so that it reduces its environmental footprint, becomes a community anchor for sustainability and a leader in the global movement for environmental health and justice.
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The Lancet Countdown is an international, multidisciplinary collaboration, dedicated to monitoring the evolving health profile of climate change, and providing an independent assessment of the delivery of commitments made by governments worldwide under the Paris Agreement.
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Mothers & Others for Clean Air works with caretakers, health professionals, scientists, teachers, and youth to amplify their voices to create a shift of individual behaviors and system change so no more children die because of dirty air.
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Science for Georgia is a 501(c)(3) that works to improve communication among scientists and the public, increase public engagement with science, and advocate for the responsible use of science in public policy. Science for Georgia will achieve its mission by offering activities and resources to learn how to communicate effectively and to create opportunities for dialogue in a positive, low-stress, manner. Find Sci4GA on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, & Instagram @Sci4Ga.
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The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) is a nonprofit organization that promotes responsible energy choices to ensure clean, safe, and healthy communities throughout the Southeast.
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Southface Institute promotes sustainable homes, workplaces, and communities through education, research, advocacy, and technical assistance.
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The CLEO Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization based in Florida exclusively dedicated to climate change education, advocacy, & engagement.
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The mission of the Consortium is to organize, empower, and amplify the voice of America’s doctors to convey how climate change is harming our health and how climate solutions will improve it.
Downloads
A brochure to raise awareness and provide practical safety information for student athletes in our warming climate.
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On the newest episode of Fierce Healthcare’s “Podnosis” podcast, HCWH founder Gary Cohen joined Dr. Aparna Bole from HHS’ Office of Climate Change and Health Equity to discuss the growing movement and necessity for health care climate action!