Letter to Congress on COVID-19, Climate and Health April 22, 2020

PSR joined thousands of doctors, nurses, and healthcare providers in calling on Congress to consider the health harms of climate change in COVID-19 legislation. It is critical that Congress use the massive investments of the coronavirus response legislation wisely to build resilience in the face of future pandemics and climate-related public health threats. This letter outlines the key steps that Congress can take. Read the full letter here.

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