Lancet Report Designates Climate Change a Global Health Emergency

The 2026 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate Change, published today, asserts that climate change-related health risks have intensified over the last decade. Compiled by 146 researchers, the report advocates for formal recognition of climate change as a global health emergency. It urges that health considerations should guide climate policies and funding, emphasizing the escalating impact on public well-being.