The 1970 Clean Air Act's Holiday Gift for NH's Whites: Rollback Risks and Emerging Health Concerns in a Warming Mountain World
Dr. Georgia Murray will talk about the implications of Clean Air Act rollbacks on New Hampshire’s White Mountains. These ecosystems comprise a major part of New Hampshire’s outdoor recreation economy, and New Englanders’ health and wellness.
EMBEDDed NH: Climate, Ticks, and Emerging Public Health Issues
As New Hampshire’s climate and environment change, the State’s tick numbers, types and associated diseases are rapidly increasing, posing new risks to the health of humans, pets and wildlife alike. Hear Dr. David Needle speak about his work leading EMBEDDed-NH, a multidisciplinary research project to better understand the ecology and evolution of ticks in New Hampshire.
Communicating Climate Change: Why It's Hard, What Matters, and What's Working
As the Atlantic Ocean current appears to be slowing and the the Super El Nino threatens the status quo of New England waters and the region's well-being, meteorologist Chris Gloninger constantly thinks about how best to inform his listeners.
Navigating the EV Landscape in 2026
The promise of EVs is not just mobility. It is about smart energy use, lower fuel costs, cleaner air, and a healthier and more just future for the world. Jesse Lore of Green Wave EV will share the on-the-ground considerations and concerns of potential EV purchasers in 2026.
Psychological Principles for Improving Planetary Health Storytelling
Explore the best practices for communication and storytelling in discussing planetary health with Dr. Hunter Gehlbach.
Nourishing the Health of Patients and the Climate: Boston Medical Center's Sustainable Food Program
Hear from Dr. Margot Tang about aligning patient health and planetary health goals at Boston Medical Center.
Climate Resources for Health Education: An open access database of climate and health educational materials
Hear from Dr. Matthew Luebke about a worldwide educational project to provide free, evidence-based curricula and resources to educate the future health workforce on climate risk.
Supporting Children in a Changing World: Strategies to Address Eco-Anxiety and Foster Resilience
Explore ways to address eco-anxiety in children with Jennifer Rasmussen (RN, MPH), who has spent her career advancing planetary health principles across curricula, communities, and governance.
Exploring the Water Quality and Health Impacts of Rising Sea Levels in New Hampshire
Learn how rising sea levels impact the water resources we rely on, and how Lisa Wise and NH Sea Grant works to build climate resiliency in our communities.
Designing and Validating Nature-Based Interventions: The Forest Therapy Hub Approach
Learn about Alex Gesse’s work designing mindful nature connection activities under the theoretical principles of human-nature interaction, scientific evidence and the conceptual framework of Planetary Health.
Code Blue Planet Earth: Nurses Driving Sustainability in Healthcare
Learn how Michelle Bouchard (MPH, BSN, RNC-NIC, Clin IV) raises awareness about the link between environmental health and human health, focusing on the urgency for nurses to "Do No Harm" to the environment while providing care for their patients.
Health Risks from Air Pollution: Costs of Relaxing Standards
Dr. Joel Schwartz is noted for his work on the acute and chronic health effects of fossil fuel air pollution, which led to the improvement of U.S. air quality standards. Learn more about his research on the health burdens of polluting the air.
Widening Circles of Care
Explore what it means to "mother" — to do the good work of being in service to the living world — with Chelsea Steinauer-Scudder, author of Mother, Creature, Kin.
Climate Action is Health Intervention
For over 25 years, Jonathan Patz (MD, MPH) has taught and conducted research on climate change and has published over 200 science publications on environmental public health. Learn more about his career in climate health intervention.
Prescriptions for Effective Climate Action: How Healthcare Professionals Can Lead
Hear from emergency physician Dr. Stefan Wheat about the health threats posed by climate change, the promotion of healthcare system adaptation and emergency preparedness, and policies to keep people safe in a rapidly changing world.
Green Space & Health: Environmental Cardiology Insights
Dr. Bhatnagar spearheaded the development of environmental cardiology, which examines how environmental exposures affect cardiovascular health and disease risk. Join us for a discussion on his research findings.
Prochlorococcus & the Importance of the Ocean’s ‘Invisible Forest’ to the Planet & You
Learn from Assistant Professor of Biology Steven Biller about prochlorococcus (marine cyanobacteria) and the ocean’s “invisible forest.”
Environment Health & Resilience for NH Students
NH school nurses are invited to join us for a free continuing education webinar opportunity on building students’ resilience to environmental health risks.
“I became active in NH HWCA because I feel that physicians and other healthcare professionals can play a vital role in increasing people's awareness of climate change, and ultimately reducing the factors contributing to climate change. I am also extremely concerned about the increasing role that climate change will play in the mental health of America and the rest of the world.”
— Robert Feder, M.D.