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flag Vermont leads U.S. in climate health readiness; West Virginia ranks last amid rising extreme weather threats.

flag A new Commonwealth Fund report ranks U.S. states on climate-related health preparedness, with Vermont topping the list and West Virginia last. flag Northeast and Pacific Northwest states scored higher due to strong clean energy policies and lower health risks, while Southern and Southwestern states face greater threats from extreme heat, flooding, and poor air quality. flag Coastal states like Florida and Louisiana are vulnerable to flooding, with nearly 15% of Florida’s hospital beds in high-risk zones. flag In 2024, 27 billion-dollar climate disasters caused 568 deaths. flag The report urges states to strengthen clean energy policies, harden healthcare infrastructure, standardize emissions reporting, and invest in resilient systems and low-emission transportation to protect public health.

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