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New Scorecard Reveals Which States Prepared for Climate Health Threats
- Vermont, New York, Washington, New Jersey, and Maine rank highest for low environmental risks and strong policies, according to a report by the Commonwealth Fund.
- Florida has the highest share of hospital beds, nearly 15%, located in high-hazard flood zones, according to the report.
- West Virginia had the highest per-capita greenhouse gas emissions from the health care sector in 2020, emitting 2,570 kilograms per capita.
- Leading health organizations warn that climate change threatens public health, contributing to 100,000 to 200,000 excess deaths per year in the U.S.
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New Scorecard Reveals Which States Prepared for Climate Health Threats
New report ranks states on climate-related health risks, clean energy
Vermont, New York, Washington, New Jersey and Maine have the best combination of relatively low environmental risks and robust environmental policies, according to a report released this week.West Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Florida and Mississippi ranked lowest on the 50-state scorecard produced by the Commonwealth Fund, a foundation that advocates for health care improvements.Ohio ranks 31.Researchers at Northeastern and Yale universities ra
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