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The effect of a changing climate on human health has become increasingly clear. There is a growing need for policy and process change across all sectors to reduce emissions that exacerbate climate change and prepare communities for health risks. Additionally, as a resource-intensive industry, health care is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Hospitals and health care facilities must evaluate their greenhouse gas emissions and adopt practices and procedures that help to reduce the burden of climate change's health consequences. As the largest portion of health sector workers, and as trusted professionals, nurses have the opportunity to drive change in any of the settings in which they practice.