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HHS Released 2021 Climate Action Plan

Last updated:

October 7, 2021

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HHS

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Guidance/Policy

HHS released its Climate Action Plan, including commitments to diversify its workforce and update climate vulnerability assessments for various disasters, including heat, extreme weather, wildfires, drought, and flooding. The plan includes recommendations to promote the use of “vulnerability tools” among grantees to better address health equity and environmental justice concerns.