One Climate Event Away: Stories of Climate Change From the Frontlines of Health

Different areas of the country might experience climate change differently, but one thing remains clear: Everyone is potentially one climate event away from poorer health, financial security, and well-being.

This new report from the Consortium gathers just a handful of stories from health professionals on the frontlines to demonstrate the different ways climate change harms health and the urgency to act to protect ourselves and our neighbors from climate change. It also provides solutions for decision-makers and communities to consider.

Stories featured in this report:

• “No Escape From the Heat: Hotter Nights and No Protections Threaten the Health of Workers” from Paloma Greenwald, MA, BSN, RN, in Phoenix, Arizona
• “Family Camping Trip Ends in an Emergency Room and Financial Uncertainty” from Paul Charlton, MD, in Gallup, New Mexico
• “One Drought too Many: Losing a Way of Life in Montana” from Lori Byron, MD, MS, in Red Lodge, Montana
• “Wildfires Incite Concern About Children’s Futures” from Lisa Patel, MD, MESc, FAAP, in San Francisco, California
• “One Hurricane Wipes Out a Nation’s Medical Supply” from Keisha Callins, MD, MPH, in Macon, Georgia
• “The Cascading Effect of a Detoured Route” from Paul Charlton, MD, in Gallup, New Mexico