Aerial view of power station at sunset
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Supreme Court curbs EPA’s ability to cut greenhouse-gas emissions

Doctors again disappointed as high court rules in a way that harms public health. Climate change is already affecting patients’ health.

Environmental Health
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Limiting EPA ability to regulate greenhouse gases harms public health

AMA reaction to U.S. Supreme Court ruling in West Virginia v EPA.

Press Releases
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AMA adopts new policy declaring climate change a public health crisis

The AMA adopted policy during the House of Delegates Annual Meeting declaring climate change a public health crisis that threatens the health and well-being of all people.

Press Releases
A group of recycle bins for a greener practice.
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Fight climate change and save money—go green at your practice

Climate change is already affecting patients’ health. Physician practices can help protect the environment and save money with these simple changes.

Environmental Health
Wind blowing pollution from a coal burning power plant
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Let EPA curb greenhouse gases to protect public health

Climate change affects our lungs, hearts, brains and immune systems. Supreme Court should recognize EPA’s authority to act, physicians argue.

Judicial Advocacy
Earth
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How physicians can see health care through climate lens

This emergency doctor sees patients affected by climate change on a regular basis—and so do many other physicians. Learn more with the AMA.

Environmental Health
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13 Min Read

Renee Salas, MD, MPH, MS, on intersection of health and the climate crisis

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Renee N. Salas, MD, MPH, MS, on what physicians need to know about the climate crisis.

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Environmental Health
Moving Medicine Video Update
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

New positions address heat exposure protections, diverse skin tones represented in dermatology and feminine hygiene products.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 20, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 booster shots for patients 65+ and those at high risk, administration addressing public health linked to extreme heat, 2021 Overdose Epidemic Report.

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