Every $1 spent on mitigating climate change would save at least $3 in health care costs, largely through a reduction of diseases such as asthma and allergies.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered fuel shortages, food disruptions, and a resurgence of coal use, hitting billions of people, especially in poorer countries.
A National Academy of Medicine initiative is bringing together leaders across the U.S. health system to reduce its sizable carbon footprint and strengthen resilience to climate-driven health threats.
