In a new paper in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, lead author Nicholas Mailloux notes, “health professionals, who consistently rank among the most trusted messengers in society, are increasingly engaged in climate advocacy and are uniquely positioned to make health a resonant part of the climate conversation.” Over the past 7 years, ecoAmerica’s Climate for Health program has grown to be the broadest and largest coalition of national health organizations engaged in climate action. We’re now training thousands of Climate Ambassadors to be even more effective in their outreach as we expand the movement for climate solutions in America to everyone, every day.

Congratulations to the 30 individuals and organizations who were announced ACLA 2022 Semifinalists! The group is made up of transformational leaders who are making extraordinary efforts to fight climate change and model winning solutions. You can learn more about the Semifinalists, below.

Get ready for four days of ground-breaking insights and opportunities for action with the brightest and most successful leaders working to mobilize a broader diversity of support for climate solutions locally, nationally, and beyond. The American Climate Leadership Summit 2022 (ACLS 2022) will take place virtually from March 28-31. Don’t forget to use the special subscriber code for free registration: EASUBSCRIBER

How can we raise resilient, hopeful children when our climate is in crisis? Hear perspectives and guidance from faith leaders, health leaders, and parents on how our homes and communities can be spaces of peace that support creativity and wonder through play and time in the natural world.

Watch this co-hosted episode with the Planetary Health Alliance to find out what the latest climate initiatives from 2021 mean for this new year and how we can use them for bold climate action.

Register for our upcoming episodes in the Let’s Talk Climate series, HERE. 

Blessed Tomorrow's new directory compiles the contact information of 200+ faith-based organizations across the country. Access the directory and connect with organizations on the ground leading on climate as a matter of faith. We hope it will spark meaningful connections and advance ambitious climate solutions.

Join us in February to learn more about Mental Health and Our Changing Climate. 

1. Join the Mental Health and Our Changing Climate briefing for state and local health departments on 2/2, with welcoming remarks from the National Association of County and City Health Officials and a case study from Clackamas County, Oregon.

2. Register now for the Bridges to Access Conference, whose mission is Creative Solutions to Healthcare Concerns of the Present and Future. Join the discussion on climate change and mental health on 2/12

3. Sign up for the Climate Change and Mental Health: Research to Action webinar with the GW Climate and Health Institute on 2/18. 

Public health made easy: APHA and Complexly's “That’s Public Health” series features short, easy-to-understand videos on a range of public health topics. Episode 4 features climate change as a public health issue.

As we mark what would have been the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, his reminder that we “are all caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied into a single garment of destiny,” is all the more important for us to remember in the midst of this time of national discord and animosity. The structure of the universe and the systems built by man, King argued, mean that our actions affect all those around us. This mutuality extends to the environment.

The Keeling Curve is looking for projects with a proven track record of taking greenhouse gases out of the atmosphere. There are 5 categories, each one addressing a specific sector of climate innovation. They award $25,000 to 2 projects in each category.

Register for a Climate for Health, Blessed Tomorrow, or Path to Positive Communities Ambassador Training to become equipped with the knowledge, hands-on experience, and resources to speak and act confidently on climate change and solutions. Climate for Health and Blessed Tomorrow trainings are now offered virtually, online. Path to Positive Communities' online training will be offered in February 2022. Read a quote from Path to Positive Communities Ambassador, Sheel Patel, in the spotlight card above on why you should sign up.

• The Year in Climate News, The New York Times
• Climate change: Why are disabled people so affected by the climate crisis?, BBC News
• Bronx Apartment Fire Disaster Shows Why Energy Efficiency Isn’t Just a Climate Issue, Gizmodo
• New studies link global warming to early births and effects on babies’ health, The Hill
• New paper shows: ‘A win on climate is a win for health’ Global Health Institute, Global Health Institute

All of us at ecoAmerica are incredibly thankful for our supporters and for climate actions that are a foundation for thriving communities. If you are interested in supporting our work, visit: https://ecoamerica.org/donate/