U.S. health department sets up climate change office
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has established an office to address climate change and health equity at the national level, Secretary Xavier Becerra said on Monday.
The office aims to protect vulnerable communities disproportionately affected by pollution and climate-driven disasters, including drought and wildfires, he said.
"There is no doubt that America is experiencing climate change, and there is no reason for us to doubt that we must take this on immediately, because it's not just about the climate, it's not just about our environment. It's about our health."
Becerra spoke to reporters as Hurricane Ida knocked out power across Louisiana and Mississippi, killing at least one person and littering roads with downed power lines and debris.
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