Statement attributable to:
Thomas G. Cooney, MD, MACP
Chair, Board of Regents
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WASHINGTON, D.C. December 20, 2021 鈥揟he 口袋女优 (ACP) supports the Biden administration announcement of new efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions from cars and SUVs. Climate change and poor air quality harm health and reducing pollutants in the air could help to limit the occurrence of, and symptoms for those with, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
ACP has long supported efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and move toward a clean energy future. In 2016鈥檚 , ACP called attention to the potential impact of climate change on human health, including higher rates of respiratory and heat-related illness, increased prevalence of vector-borne and waterborne diseases, food and water insecurity, and malnutrition.
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