Our Climate and Our Health

News coverage on climate change tends to focus on the more visible manifestations—the increase in surface temperatures and precipitation in the U.S., rising sea levels, flooding, drought and severe weather events. Less visible and, until recently, less talked about are the risks posed to human health, as well as the full impact of environmental justice, which we explore in this new collection of resources.

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Mutual Aid Hub

As resource insecurities surged during the onset of COVID-19, highly localized community support groups exploded across the nation. Explore the Mutual Aid Hub, where many of these networks and self-support projects are cataloged. Find collectives near you and reach out to these groups directly via the interactive map. Share to promote community engagement, offer resources, or submit a needs request. 

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Local Community-Led Health Equity Programs Deliver Results

On this episode of Public Health Review, leaders from local public health agencies in different states discuss how listening helps address public health challenges and the humility that powers Health Equity Zones. Agencies can advance health equity by giving communities the platform and the voice to say what their needs are.

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Bending the Arc: Expansion of the Community Land Trust Model

This video series explores the history, diversification, and scalability of the community land trust model. Delve into the impacts of racial justice and equity on CLT expansion efforts, including recruiting and retaining POC voices, shared-equity, the "Black Tax," and combatting structural injustice through affordable housing.

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How A Lack of Data Led to Vaccine Inequity

The public health data infrastructure was missing elements early in the pandemic. For example, those testing for COVID-19 weren't consistently collecting demographic information, leading to incomplete data on contact tracing and the virus’ spread. Similar health equity issues cropped up for vaccine distribution.

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Guide to Civic Tech and Data Ecosystem Mapping



This guide explores leveraging civic tech and data ecosystems—dynamic networks emerging from connections between local actors—to improve civic life. Learn how the Civic Tech and Data Collaborative brought together local government officials, civic technologists, and data intermediaries across seven communities to benefit low-income residents.

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Thriving Campuses Toolkit

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Top 10 Public Health State Policy Issues to Watch in 2022

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