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Climate Change

“Climate change is the greatest global health threat facing the world in the 21st century, but it is also the greatest opportunity to redefine the social and environmental determinants of health.”

The Lancet Countdown on health and climate change

Children are especially vulnerable to climate change-driven exposures like extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Pediatricians can play a crucial role in equipping children and families to adapt to a changing climate, as well as advocating to ensure a healthy world for children to grow up in.

Advocacy

Get involved and help tackle climate change.

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