Latest Updates
- Register for the APHA 2025 Annual Meeting and check out our sessions this year.
- Learn about our new heat initiatives and resources this summer.
- Apply for our Excellence in Climate Leadership Award. Refer to the rules and regulations listed in the application for eligibility.
Why Is Climate Change a Public Health Issue?
As rising global temperatures disrupt the interconnected systems in our environment, we are vulnerable to catastrophic conditions. Extreme heat, severe storms, air pollution, wildfires and the spread of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases threaten the physical and mental health of all communities.
APHA focuses on protecting populations who are disproportionately affected, including people living with disabilities and chronic illnesses, communities of color, people experiencing homelessness and outdoor workers. Learn more: