Climate Change is a Public Health Emergency.

Carolina Advocates for Climate, Health, and Equity (CACHE) is a federally registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that represents public health practitioners, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals across North Carolina who recognize climate change as a public health emergency. CACHE envisions a future where all North Carolinians, especially those most at risk to environmental threats, can achieve health and wellbeing in the face of a changing climate.

We are working toward a healthy, resilient future for North Carolinians, where:

• All people have access to clean air, protection from extreme heat, and a healthy climate where they can thrive.

• North Carolina communities and health systems are prepared for climate-related impacts.

• Hospitals and health systems in North Carolina foster health in the community, by making their operations low-waste and energy efficient.

Our climate health community

Addressing climate change can feel like an insurmountable challenge, and we strive to create an inclusive community that empowers our members. Our community includes seasoned advocates as well as people just learning about the health impacts of climate change. Together our work is changing the way the public, and the health profession, talks about climate change. We believe that diversity in all its forms enriches and strengthens us and we hope you will join our movement.

We are the North Carolina chapter of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health.