Clinicians For
Climate Action NJ
Healthy People.
Healthy Communities.
A Healthy Planet
CCANJ is a network of healthcare professionals, advocates, and partners working for an equitable, just, and sustainable future.
“The evidence is overwhelming: climate change endangers human health.
Solutions exist and we need to act decisively to change this trajectory."
Dr. Margaret Chan, WHO Director-General
FEATURED RESOURCE
Not All Heat Is Created Equal
Dr. Catherine Chen explains how different types of heat including high humidity and rising nighttime temperatures can affect the body and make it harder to stay cool.
This video is part of NJ HeatRx, a collaborative effort involving CCANJ, NJDEP, and other partners to raise awareness of extreme heat and its impact on health.
No Air Conditioning?
Dr. Savary shares practical ways to stay cool, from finding public AC spaces through Chill Out NJ to recognizing the warning signs of heat illness. Save this one for next summer.
Part of a collaborative effort with NJDEP and other partners to raise awareness of extreme heat and its impact on health.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote clean energy initiatives and programs that will protect public health and reduce the impacts of climate change on New Jersey's communities. We work to educate policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public on the health benefits of clean energy, and we advocate for ideas that will reduce carbon pollution, and expand investment in clean energy and energy efficiency.
Our Work
CCANJ works across advocacy, education, and collaboration to address the health impacts of climate change. We bring together healthcare professionals, advocates, and partners to advance policies, share knowledge, and support action on climate and health across New Jersey.
