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Climate Change
Health

CAPE is committed to educating the public and decision-makers about the adverse health impacts associated with climate change. 

CAPE Resources

Video of President of CMA Dr. Gigi Osler: Speaking out on Call to Action on Climate Change and Health
Patient Factsheet – September 2019
Lancet Countdown Report: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change Factsheet (Nov 2018)
Lancet Countdown 2018 Video – Explaining Heat Stress
Lancet Countdown 2018 Report- Heat Stress Backgrounder (Nov 2018)
Lancet Countdown 2018 Report – Briefing for Canadian Policy Makers (Nov 2018)
EcoFiscal Carbon Tax Square Factsheet May 2019
EcoFiscal Carbon Tax Factsheet May 2019
Call to Action on Climate Change and Health PPT by ED Kim Perrotta
Call to Action on Climate Change and Health (Feb 5, 2019)
Appel à l’Action concernant le Changement Climatique et la Santé (5 Fev 2019)
Canadian Lancet 2018 Video- Overview of 2018 Report

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CAPE In The News

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Climate Change Health
The Amazon is burning at an abnormal rate – Here’s what you need to know

Global News radio

08/23/2019
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Climate Change Health
Greenland has serious problems. A Trump deal isn’t one of them.

Quartz

08/21/2019
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Climate Change Health
Climate change is the 21st century’s greatest threat to human health

National Observer

08/19/2019
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Climate Change Health
Doctor sees people suffering ‘eco grief’ — anxiety and sadness about climate change

CBC Metro Morning

08/13/2019
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CAPE Updates

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Climate Health and Policy
CAPE’s Board Member Dr. Joe Vipond mentors med student Aimée Bouka on climate advocacyRead more.
Climate Health and Policy
Action Alert: Call to Action on Climate Change and HealthRead more.
Climate Health and Policy
Boîte à outils sur les changements climatiques pour les professionnels de la santé!Read more.
Climate Health and Policy
Climate Change Toolkit for Health Professionals!Read more.

CAPE Press Releases

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CAPE Announcements
CAPE announces appointment of new Executive Director and CEO, Robin Edger/ L’ACME annonce la nomination de le nouveau directeur exécutifRead more.
Climate Change Global
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment is alarmed by the current climate negotiations in Bonn (June 25, 2019)Read more.

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