Lancet Countdown: Policy brief for the United States Of America
This fifth annual Policy Brief is supported by a diverse group of health experts from over 70 institutions, organizations, and centers who recognize that climate change is first and foremost a health crisis. It uses indicator data for the United States (U.S.) from the 2021 global Lancet Countdown report and recent scientific studies to expose the inequitable health risks of climate change and highlights opportunities to improve health through swift action.