Research on the health impacts of fossil fuels and climate change Research data base for health professionals and the public on the range of health impacts of fossil fuel production and exposure, and the health impacts of climate change.

A small sample of the voluminous research on the profound health impacts of fossil fuels, below.

And this doesn't even include WAR.

Its beyond time #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels

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TODAY: Landmark case briefing on #FiduciaryDuty and #ClimateRisk
Details below.

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Real estate firm hit with class-action lawsuit over climate risk in retirement plan A former employee at Cushman & Wakefield alleged in her suit the firm failed to properly monitor and protect its employee 401(k) plan from “material climate-related financial risks.”

Its time #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

Its about health - and now, a LEGAL issue.

Lawsuits are happening. And will increase.

"Real estate firm hit with class-action lawsuit over climate risk in retirement plan"

#FiduciaryRisk
#ClimateRisk
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Reduced physical activity due to global heating will lead to rise in health issues, study says Researchers project that reduced activity could contribute to half a million additional premature deaths annually by 2050

"As global heating worsens, it will further affect how much people are able to move"

Jawdropping bottom-line research projection in @theguardian.com

#HealthLeadership
#ProtectHealth
#EndFossilFinance
#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Americans' retirement accounts may be exposed to climate risk. We're taking Cushman & Wakefield to court to change that. Read more about our latest landmark lawsuit

Its high-time #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

Because #FiduciaryResponsibility

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#FinancialRisk
#ClimateRisk
#RetirementSecurity

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It’s Time for the Health Sector to Stop Bankrolling the Fossil Fuel Industry Climate change is one of the greatest health threats of this century. Despite scientific consensus that we must end our use of fossil fuels to reach internationally accepted climate goals, governme...

Iran?

As the role of oil in global wars screams to us:

Its time #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

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Blood under pressure: how climate change threatens blood safety and supply chains Climate change substantially threatens public health, including the blood supply chain, which is crucial for medical treatments such as surgeries, trauma care, and chronic disease management. Extreme ...

How climate change threatens the safety of our 👉🏾blood supply👈🏾

In @thelancet.com👇🏾

#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels. Already.
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It’s Time for the Health Sector to Stop Bankrolling the Fossil Fuel Industry Climate change is one of the greatest health threats of this century. Despite scientific consensus that we must end our use of fossil fuels to reach internationally accepted climate goals, governme...

They did it w tobacco in the 90s.
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Yet ALL the large US medical groups⬆️ today remain silent about the health sector's ongoing investments in fossil fuels. Why?

Its 2026. #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.
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Congenital anomalies associated with oil and gas development and resource extraction: a population-based retrospective cohort study in Texas - Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology - Congenital anomalies associated with oil and gas development and resource extraction: a population-based retrospective cohort study in...

Yes, fossil fuels are harmful.

Congenital anomalies associated with oil and gas development - particularly cardiac & circulatory defects.

Some politicians prioritize big oil over health.

The #HealthSector shouldn't.

#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

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www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Yet another disease, previously contained geographically, now spreading further w potential impacts on millions more, from fossil-fueled climate change.

We cannot look away while the US #HealthSector still invests $billions in fossil fuels.

#HealthLeadership?

#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels

Stand.earth - For the people and places you love For more than twenty years, we’ve been utilizing cutting-edge research, building equitable power with frontline communities, and leveraging mass movements to make a real impact on the health and wellb...

Reminder that tomorrow, Jan 21, Stand.earth is hosting a webinar for HR professionals & non-profit staff:

How HR Leaders Can Offer Climate-Safe Retirement Options
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#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels
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Oil & gas emissions add
$7 billion to health costs including 1000s of deaths, hospitalizations, heat & respiratory emergencies, prenatal disorders.

To
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What else are you waiting for?

📣 #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels

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Health Professionals for Fossil Fuel Divestment US Health Sector leaders are nearly universal in their public commitments to reducing the sector’s large greenhouse gas emission impact. Health professionals are calling for them to honor these commit...

Health professionals:
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Our own institutions continue to invest $billions of our hard-earned retirement funds in fossil fuels.

Lets change that.

#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

Add your name below: endorse #FossilFuelDivestment

#HealthLeadership

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It’s Time for the Health Sector to Stop Bankrolling the Fossil Fuel Industry Climate change is one of the greatest health threats of this century. Despite scientific consensus that we must end our use of fossil fuels to reach internationally accepted climate goals, governme...

We are simply asking for #HealthLeadership.

We see what Governments are doing. The #HealthSector must step up, look within.

As published in @nejm.org👇🏾

It's time #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

Who's in?
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US #HealthSector leaders @nam.edu universally acknowledge the profound threats to health from fossil fuels & climate change, all citing the need to reduce emissions..

..while their member institutions invest $Billions in fossil fuels.
#HealthSectorGreenwash

#HealthCareDivest from fossil fuels.

It’s Time for the Health Sector to Stop Bankrolling the Fossil Fuel Industry Climate change is one of the greatest health threats of this century. Despite scientific consensus that we must end our use of fossil fuels to reach internationally accepted climate goals, governme...

Of ALL sectors:

In 2026, it's about time #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

#HealthLeadership

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Essential perspective from Dr. Guenther @doctorvive.bsky.social on our "progress" on climate action.

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East African Crude Oil Pipeline Host Communities on X: "The oil curse in the Albertine region must not rob us of the livelihoods and smiles of affected communities. We didn't choose this, why must we accept destruction. Say no to @EACOP_ . #climatejusticenow #PeopleFirst https://t.co/45HpP48PA7" / X The oil curse in the Albertine region must not rob us of the livelihoods and smiles of affected communities. We didn't choose this, why must we accept destruction. Say no to @EACOP_ . #climatejusticenow #PeopleFirst https://t.co/45HpP48PA7

Uganda 🇿🇼
"The Oil Curse"

Communities threatened by health hazards, displacement from oil exploitation.

We should not be investing in this.

#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels

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In solidarity with indigenous groups at ##COP30 demanding an end to fossil fuel extraction abuse everywhere, and a global phase out of fossil-fuels.

#ClimateJustice
#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

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First Do No Harm Healthcare professionals are on the front lines of the health impacts of climate change driven by fossil fuels. it’s time #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

Thank you @ciel.org

In solidarity with indigenous voices for #ClimateJustice at
#COP30

#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

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It's not as complicated as brain surgery.

It's time US #HealthSector leaders step up, account for, and address the $Billions in fossil fuel investments made by health sector institutions throughout the US.

#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels

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First Do No Harm - Health professionals for fossil fuel divestment Healthcare professionals are on the front lines of the health impacts of climate change driven by fossil fuels. it’s time #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

Fossil-fueled climate change once again unleashing the most severe health impacts upon parts of the world least responsible for the crisis.

Why health professionals demand better from THEIR OWN INSTITUTIONS
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Its time #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels
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Flooding Disrupted Hospitals in 2025, Here's Why Preparedness Matters More Than Ever — FORTS USA Recent floods at hospitals from New York to Jamaica reveal how unprepared healthcare systems are for extreme weather. Here’s how to stay ready.

In 2025, unprecedented flash flooding forced patient evacuations and ER disruptions at major hospitals in the NY/NJ area.

📣 Across the world: fossil fueled climate change threatens patient safety.

#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels. Take action - link in bio.
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Typhoon Kalmaegi heads for Vietnam after killing at least 114 in the Philippines Kalmaegi, one of the strongest typhoons this year, has gained strength as it barrels toward central Vietnam.

Philippines 🇵🇭 and
Vietnam 🇻🇳

100s killed by Typhoon Kalmaegi (Tino) floods,+400,000 displaced.

📢 Fossil fueled climate change increased Tino's rainfall & rapid intensification, causing record flooding.
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A must: #HealthcareDivest from 👉🏽root cause👈🏽 fossil fuels.
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Teachers unions leverage contracts to fight climate change Teachers unions are pushing their school districts to take action on the climate crisis, says a new report.

Teachers unions leverage contracts for climate action.

Thank you to all teachers fighting for strong climate action
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for our children.

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Calling All Health Professionals Health professionals: Endorse our letter to 400+ private US healthcare executives, urging them to stop investing in fossil fuels.

The USG is significantly expanding the fossil fuel industry.

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is needed now more than ever. We're telling 400 private health CEOs its time #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels. Add your name in support👇🏽& share TY❤️
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It’s Time for the Health Sector to Stop Bankrolling the Fossil Fuel Industry Climate change is one of the greatest health threats of this century. Despite scientific consensus that we must end our use of fossil fuels to reach internationally accepted climate goals, governme...

"It’s Time for the Health Sector to Stop Bankrolling the Fossil Fuel Industry"

As #Melissa reminds us - every $Billion invested in fossil fuels leads to a health catastrophe.

Its time #HealthLeaders - well, LEAD.
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#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

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The Biggest Malpractice: How Hospitals Betray the Public Trust with Billions in Fossil Fuel Pension Investments - Stand.earth The first-of-its-kind report finds pension funds of four major hospital networks including the Mayo Clinic, Kaiser Permanente, Ascension Health System, and the nation’s largest health system HCA Healt...

The 4 US hospital systems we case-studied in our '23 report👇🏾alone had a staggering $4 Billion invested in fossil fuels.

Our ongoing appeal to #HealthLeadership: address the gaping void in the health sector's climate change response:

#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.
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First Do No Harm - Health professionals for fossil fuel divestment Healthcare professionals are on the front lines of the health impacts of climate change driven by fossil fuels. it’s time #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

US 👉🏿Health👈🏽 Institutions:

Your billion-dollar investments in fossil fuels, including direct investments in oil giant #TotalEnergies, pave a direct line to gross human rights violations occurring across Afica now from FF expansion projects☝🏽

#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.
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The Lancet -

"Protecting people's health demands all hands on deck"

Its time - of all sectors - #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

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Massive report for all involved in #ClimateHealth👇🏾