Policy & Advocacy
Policy & Advocacy Working Group
Co-Chairs: Anne Halsey, DO, MSc & Joan Widmer, MS, MSBA, RN
Objectives:
Track, monitor and communicate with NH Healthy Climate participants regarding active legislation in NH relating to climate and health
Contribute evidence-based information from expert healthcare voices at public hearings for proposed legislation relating to climate and health
Advocate for climate solutions to improve health for all
Lead efforts to increase Health System Sustainability in New Hampshire
Position Statements:
Artificial Intelligence Data Centers in New Hampshire (September 14, 2026)
USDA’s Proposed Repeal of the Roadless Rule (September 14, 2026)
Congressional Review Act resolutions targeting state waivers to Clean Air Act programs which allow higher standards for clean vehicle and engine standards (August 31, 2026, Letter to Members of Congress with American Lung Association and others)
OPPOSE EPA proposal to rescind the proposed weakening of health-protective operating standards for heavy duty diesel trucks (August 28, 2026 Letter to Administrator Zeldin with American Lung Association and others)
OPPOSE EPA’s proposed rule on Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212) (August 21, 2026 Letter to Administrator Zeldin with American Lung Association and others)
What we’re reading now:
Advocacy for Non-Profits Presentation
“5 Steps to Effective Climate Change Communication” - ecoAmerica