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recycle earthNational Public Health Association
The American Public Health Association organizes National Public Health Week as a way to educate the public, policy makers and public health professionals about issues important to public health. 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA climate change web site has numerous sections on climate change issues and another section on “What You Can Do” to reduce your contribution.  

Climate-based Research
The Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments supports research addressing climate change and related public health issues.

University of Washington
The university has produced a guidebook for state and local governments on preparing for climate change. 

Washington State
Draft recommendations prepared under the directive of Governor Christine Gregoire, outlining the specific steps the state of Washington should take to prepare for the impacts of global warming.

State of Oregon
Outlines the work of Governor Ted Kulongoski’s Climate Change Integration Group, established in 2006 to develop a climate change strategy for Oregon. 

King County, Washington – Governing Magazine’s report on the efforts by King County (Seattle) officials to plan for impacts of climate change, and the county’s climate plan.  

City of Olympia
Informational piece on the history of the city’s involvement with the issue, the city’s commitment to address climate change, and how city policies are being put into action.  

Miami-Dade County
American City & County report on Miami-Dade studying climate change.

Keene, New Hampshire
New Hampshire Public Radio report on how Keene is preparing to a adapt to warmer climate.

New York City
Resources for those in the New York metropolitan area to better understand and plan for the impact of climate change.

Boston
The City of Boston's plan to reduce its contributions to the causes of climate change and to adapt to the changes already underway. 

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National Public Health Week
Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance

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