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John R. B. As a physician and researcher, I know that climate change is an urgent health issue that affects my patients now and future generations.

Hassan B. We know that even when people improve their health by kicking smoking and exercising more, air pollution can slow that progress, and lead to more pulmonary and cardiovascular consequences.

Gary P. The wildfires are a wake-up call. The devastating wildfires in our communities served as a wake-up call. The unfolding climate crisis is impacting human health now and will become even more of a factor in the future.

Daya U. Climate change imposes a serious threat to human health and our environment. We must act now and raise our voices to fight climate change and support strong clean air policies.

David Tom C. Fighting for a healthy climate. Too many of our patients surviving lung diseases are being sickened by air pollution.

David P. The patient - our planet - has a fever. In addition to increased temperatures, the acid level in the oceans has increased 0.15 units in the last 100 years.

Cindy R. To do so we need to extract ourselves from the use of oil, gas and coal, implementing cradle to cradle clean energy systems in concert with conservation measures.

Catherine Sonquist F. Fighting climate change is crucial primary care medicine. Climate health is crucial for public health. Science continues to demonstrate that we must join together with the rest of the world to slow climate change.

Bruce K. Climate Change is a Health Emergency: One of the biggest threats to children’s health is destabilization of Earth’s climate.

Bruce B. We must act decisively, and now. The food patients eat, the water they drink, and the air they breathe are all crucial for their well-being.

Aparna B. Support clean air policies for our children’s health. As a pediatrician, I am dedicated to ensuring a healthy future for all children.

Anthony D. As a 30-year volunteer of the American Lung Association, including former chairman of the nationwide organization, I understand the threats of air pollution on lung health and the devastating impacts of lung disease on our families and communities.

Angela W. Climate change is real, it is now. As a mother and pulmonologist, I see the myriad ways through which climate change corrodes the health of not just my patients, but my family, friends, neighbors and community.

Alex S. California's leadership is keeping my patients healthy. Strategies that lower greenhouse gas emissions also lower ozone precursors and the most deadly small particle pollutants.

Afif E. Cutting emissions today means healthier children tomorrow. Like air pollution, climate change impacts vulnerable populations the most, including our children.