HHS readies new office of climate, health equity

The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is moving closer to opening a new office focusing on the health risks from climate change, a move that could lead to improved research on such risks as well as requirements for the health care industry to reduce carbon emissions. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that officials are “preparing to launch” the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity, pursuant to a January executive order on climate from President Joe...