August 2026 climate and health round-up

A round-up of climate and health news (research, reports, events, jobs) that caught my eye this month. Please do sign up for future emails and/or share it. This month's edition includes:

- a policy brief on mental health and extreme heat from United for Global Mental Health, Climate Cares and Spark Lab NYC
- funding for a nurse-led study on climate change from the Royal College of Nursing Foundation and General Nursing Council Trust 
- a technical guide to controlling energy use in operating theatres (from NHS Estates and Facilities)
- the first funding awards from the decarbonisation of health and social care programme at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) 
- a launch event for the cities report from Lancet Countdown Europe 
- and lots more!

https://climateandhealth.substack.com/p/august-2026-climate-and-health-round