New Scorecard Reveals Which States Prepared for Climate Health Threats

New Scorecard Reveals Which States Prepared for Climate Health Threats

New report ranks states on climate-related health risks, clean energy

Vermont, New York, Washington, New Jersey and Maine have the best combination of relatively low environmental risks and robust environmental policies, according to a report released this week.West Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Florida and Mississippi ranked lowest on the 50-state scorecard produced by the Commonwealth Fund, a foundation that advocates for health care improvements.Ohio ranks 31.Researchers at Northeastern and Yale universities r…