Health for a Green New Deal
Who Are We
Health for a Green New Deal is a network for health workers across the country that come together and campaign for climate justice.
Witnessing the symptoms of the climate crisis, we bring the health voice to highlight the links between climate, health and economic justice issues.
We use the power of the health community to end deadly fossil fuels and call for a just transition to a fairer society that prioritises the health of people and the planet over profit.
We do this by:
- Supporting national campaigns fighting against oil & gas expansion, highlighting the links to the cost of living crisis
- Take on local on battles for a just transition to build power and organise in solidarity with communities
- Use the health voice to speak out for a just transition in local and national media
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Why ‘Health’ for a Green New Deal?
Health is political. Spiralling inequality caused by political decisions has led to growing rates of poor physical and mental health. The COVID-19 pandemic has only amplified these inequalities, impacting marginalised communities the most.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has forecast that without immediate and effective action, climate change could cause 250,000 additional deaths each year between 2030 and 2050 alone. Just like COVID-19, it is those with the least that are being affected the most by the climate crisis.
As direct witnesses to the health crises we face, we are taking action to show that this destruction is not inevitable. Whether it’s tackling respiratory illness through cleaning our air, improving cardiovascular health by creating good quality work or providing better nutrition with a sustainable food system, the Green New Deal is also a deal for public health.
Action on climate change can and must mean a fairer and healthier society. Read more on the health arguments for a Green New Deal in our briefing.