Green New Deal for Health Act establishes a comprehensive initiative to address the health impacts of climate change.
The Green New Deal for Health Act aims to prepare and empower the health care sector to protect public health in the face of climate change. Key provisions include establishing the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity within the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate federal efforts. It mandates the development of a national strategic action plan to address climate change health threats. The Act also creates a science advisory board to provide scientific and technical advice on climate change impacts on public health.
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