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GreenLatinos opposes the EPA's repeal of carbon pollution standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants, stating that the rollback prioritizes fossil fuel profits over the health of Latino and working-class communities. The organization notes that the repealed standards were projected to prevent 1,200 premature deaths and 360,000 asthma attacks in 2035. GreenLatinos highlights that Latino households face median energy costs 24% higher than white households and that 1.6 million Hispanics live within a half mile of oil and gas wells.

New research from Climate Central indicates that climate change accounted for 27% of the rate of heat-related emergency room visits in the U.S. during the warm seasons from 2018 to 2025. The study found that all U.S. regions experienced increased visit rates due to climate change, with the highest rates occurring in southern and western states. A notable peak occurred during the June 2021 northwestern U.S. heat wave, where daily visit rates were approximately 50 times higher than the regional average, with 27% of that rate attributed to climate change.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) conducted a qualitative thematic analysis of 92 public comments submitted to the US EPA regarding its November 2024 Cumulative Impacts Framework. This process involved five coders who identified five primary themes and subthemes, utilizing NVivo software and Gwet’s AC1 scores to ensure inter-rater reliability. To validate these findings, UCS held four virtual 'ground-truthing' convenings between February and May 2026 with 18 experts and community members. The analysis was prompted by the second Trump administration's actions since January 2025, which the report states have undermined the EPA's ability to use the Framework and ignored public comments.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) reviewed 107 unique documents from 2,984 public comments regarding the EPA's 2024 Cumulative Impacts (CI) Framework. The analysis identifies five core themes for a robust CI program: legal authority, program execution, community engagement, assessment methodology, and ensuring outcomes. The report notes that the second Trump administration has undermined these efforts by rescinding environmental justice executive orders, disbanding advisory councils, and eliminating the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights.

The document outlines the health risks of wildfire smoke, specifically PM2.5 particulates, and provides guidance for reporters on highlighting vulnerable populations and using tools like the Air Quality Index (AQI). It notes that wildfire smoke can be up to 10 times more harmful in the short term than industrial pollutants and cites a study estimating 70,000 annual deaths in the US by 2050.

The 2026 floods in Upper Assam, which affected over 500,000 people and caused at least 99 deaths, were driven by high exposure and structural vulnerability rather than climate-driven rainfall increases. Analysis shows the rainfall events had return periods of less than two years and that human-induced warming of 1.4°C did not materially alter their likelihood or intensity. The study highlights that unplanned urbanization, deforestation, and colonial land policies have increased vulnerability, while reliance on rigid embankments has proven insufficient for adaptation.

The document outlines the severe health risks associated with wildfire smoke, particularly fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is linked to respiratory crises, cardiovascular events, and premature deaths. It highlights that these impacts are exacerbated by social inequalities and affect vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and pregnant women. Beyond immediate smoke, the guide warns of long-term mental health issues and toxic contamination of soil and water by lead and asbestos. It encourages journalists to connect these events to fossil fuel use and to utilize specific air quality monitoring tools and expert sources.

Analysis of 243 to 247 major U.S. cities reveals that 95% have seen an increase in unusually warm summer nights since 1970, with an average increase of 24 nights per summer. Using the Climate Shift Index (CSI), the report finds that human-caused climate change now strongly influences an average of 27 warm summer nights per year, compared to just one in the 1970s. The most severe impacts are concentrated in Florida and Puerto Rico, where some cities experience over two months of climate-driven warm nights annually. These trends exacerbate heat stress, disrupt sleep, and increase energy demand for air conditioning, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations and those in urban heat islands.

Poland integrates national health as a key component of its national security, managed through the Government Centre for Security (RCB) and the Ministry of Health. While the 2022 National Crisis Management Plan (KPZK) provides detailed response modules for biological incidents, the document argues that Poland lacks a dedicated national biodefense strategy. Current priorities include investing in real-time disease forecasting, diagnostic facilities, and securing pharmaceutical supply chains within the EU.

In 2026, Canada experienced a rapid escalation in wildfire activity, with over 3 million hectares burned, primarily between late June and July. The report finds that human-induced climate change increased the likelihood of extreme fire weather conditions in the Northwest Territories and Ontario, though the degree of attribution varies by region and metric. The fires caused significant public health issues due to smoke exposure affecting over 120 million people in the U.S. and displaced remote and Indigenous communities. While short-term fire weather was linked to warming, the report found no evidence that long-term 24-month drought conditions were driven by human-induced climate change.

The report finds that Americans with disabilities are more likely to perceive global warming as harming their own health than those without disabilities, though a majority of both groups may still underestimate these risks. It also highlights a significant trust gap, with disabled Americans showing lower trust in federal agencies and climate scientists, while maintaining similar trust in primary care doctors and first responders.

The author contends that treating the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the implementation of heat adaptation measures as a zero-sum game is a dangerous fallacy. While some argue that adaptation (such as air conditioning) should be prioritized over mitigation, and others express concern that cooling technologies exacerbate heat, the document asserts that both are essential. It highlights that failing to reduce emissions increases the future burden of adaptation, while failing to adapt leads to immediate loss of life, citing the 2021 heat dome in British Columbia. The proposed solution is the rapid expansion of a clean, affordable, and flexible electrical grid to power modern cooling technologies like heat pumps, combined with long-term urban planning such as improved insulation and increased tree canopy.

The author contends that treating the need for immediate heat adaptation and the long-term goal of reducing emissions as a trade-off is a 'dangerous false choice.' While some argue that focusing on emissions neglects immediate safety, and others suggest air conditioning worsens heatwaves, the document asserts that both are necessary. It argues that the solution lies in decarbonizing the electricity grid to provide clean, affordable power for cooling, while simultaneously improving home insulation and urban shading to reduce energy demand.

Climate Central's analysis reveals that the average person globally lost nearly 56 hours of sleep annually due to nighttime heat from 2020 to 2025, with approximately six hours attributed to climate change. The most significant climate-linked sleep losses occurred in Middle Eastern cities, where residents in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE lost between 12 and 16 hours of sleep per year due to climate change. Globally, the amount of temperature-related sleep loss linked to climate change has at least doubled since the early 1970s, increasing from about two hours to five hours per year. Vulnerable populations, including adults over 65 and those in lower-middle-income countries, face higher risks, and while air conditioning provides some protection, access remains unequal and tied to income.

Climate change is increasing the severity, size, and duration of wildfires in Canada, leading to record-breaking seasons in 2023 and 2025. These events cause significant public health crises through smoke inhalation, substantial economic losses in infrastructure and the forestry sector, and disproportionate impacts on Indigenous communities. The document argues for a dual approach of protecting communities through fire resilience and accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to limit further warming.

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of floods in Canada, with significant economic losses and public health risks. Over 1.5 million homes are in high-risk areas, and annual flood damage costs could grow three to five times by mid-century. Recommended government actions include restricting development in high-risk zones, enhancing protection infrastructure, and supporting proactive relocation.

The document details the increasing intensity and scale of Canadian wildfires driven by climate change, highlighting record-breaking seasons in 2023 and 2025. It analyzes the severe health consequences of wildfire smoke, the economic burden of disaster recovery and insurance, and the disproportionate impact on Indigenous populations. The text argues for a dual approach of defensive adaptation and offensive mitigation through the phase-out of fossil fuels.

The report finds that a majority of Americans believe global warming is happening and is mostly human-caused, with 66% expressing worry about the issue. While there is high interest in news stories about climate impacts and government action, the frequency of hearing about global warming in the media and social circles has trended downward since 2021-2022. Many Americans perceive personal or local risks from extreme weather and health impacts, and 13% have considered relocating to avoid these effects.

Climate change is making heatwaves in Canada more frequent, intense, and prolonged, with the country warming twice as fast as the global average. These events are linked to increased mortality, severe health risks, and the amplification of wildfires, such as the 2021 British Columbia heat dome. The economic burden is significant, with projected annual costs of $3 billion for health-related deaths and quality of life losses by mid-century, alongside billions in infrastructure damage and productivity losses. Adaptation strategies, including indoor cooling and resilient infrastructure, are recommended to mitigate these risks.

Climate change is making heat waves in Canada hotter, longer, and more frequent, with the country warming twice as fast as the global average. These events are linked to increased mortality, severe health issues, and the intensification of wildfires. Economic burdens include billions in healthcare costs, societal losses from premature deaths, and infrastructure damage. Adaptation strategies such as indoor cooling, green infrastructure, and improved urban design are recommended to mitigate these risks.