Health Care
Ensuring access to quality health care for all Americans is a fundamental right, but without bold climate action, our health care system will face unprecedented challenges. Inaction on climate change will lead to increased health issues such as respiratory diseases, heat-related illnesses, and the spread of vector-borne diseases, overwhelming an already overburdened and underfunded system. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation will exacerbate health disparities, particularly affecting vulnerable populations. Investing in a climate-healthy future today is not only a moral imperative but a practical one; it will save countless lives and reduce the long-term costs on our health care system. By addressing climate change, we can prevent the catastrophic health impacts of a warming planet, ultimately saving billions in health care costs and ensuring that our health care system remains sustainable and effective for generations to come.