Nearly half of the world’s children live in “high risk” countries that are at high risk for climate change. UN Climate Week 2021 addressed prioritizing the threat to future generations caused by climate change.
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UNICEF: “Every Child Deserves a Livable Planet.”
Latino Families Face Significant Health Risks From Climate Pollution
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s important to acknowledge the health threats Latino children and families face from pollution and the climate crisis.
In a Climate Future, The Kids Are Not OK
Researchers polled people ages 16 to 25 about their emotional response to the climate crisis and found that 75% of young people think “the future is frightening.”
Has the Earth Filed for Divorce?
The latest IPCC report paints a bleak climate future. Learn what we need to do to create a lasting, sustainable relationship with our planet.
Air Pollution From Wildfires Makes Covid-19 More Deadly
A new study finds the increase of Covid infections among people breathing polluted air from climate-fueled wildfires is a “disastrous combination.”
App Tracks Wildfires and Air Quality Index
An updated wildfire smoke app from EPA and AirNow provides communities with the risks from wildfire smoke and the actions they can take to protect health and families.
10 Ways to Keep Cool During a Heat Wave
Almost 800 people have already died from extreme climate heat. Keep your kids safe and healthy with these tips for staying cool.
Tree Equity for Climate, Health and Social Justice
The absence of green space in many urban areas from redlining, left cities with less tree canopy. Tree Equity evaluates how communities are disproportionately impacted by “urban heat islands” and how planting more trees can help to eliminate heat-related illnesses and fatalities.
The Mental Health Toll of Climate Change (video)
Climate disasters impact our health and are terrifying to experience. The stress is especially disruptive and frightening for children.
Dangerous Heat, Drought, and Wildfires Threaten US Families
Much of the country is in the middle of a mega heat wave that has exploded in the West along with a megadrought that’s been decades in the making. This all stacks up to more and more dangerous air pollution.
Not Hot Enough for Congress — Or the President
Bipartisan infrastructure bill was not strong enough to address our 21st century needs on climate.
Apocalypse Now? Climate-Fueled Heat Is Burning Up America
Heatwaves across the country are dangerous to your family’s health. Here are 8 ways to beat the heat.