Taking Action

Taking Action: Top Ten Priorities for Nurses to Protect Health in a Changing Climate offers nurses a clear, evidence-based roadmap for responding to one of the most significant public health challenges of our time. Written as a practical and nonpolitical guide, the book translates the latest science into actionable strategies, helping nurses understand and address the ways climate-driven events intersect with the social determinants of health.

Authors Sue B. Hassmiller and Katie Huffling-together with distinguished experts across nursing and environmental health-provide concrete recommendations for strengthening climate resilience, implementing effective clinical and community interventions, advancing sustainability within healthcare systems, and advocating for policies that protect population health.

At a moment when the impacts of climate change are increasingly visible in clinical practice and community outcomes, nurses' leadership is essential. This book empowers nursing professionals to use their trusted voice and expertise to help safeguard the health of individuals, families, and communities today, while contributing to a healthier, more stable future for generations to come.