The Public Health Crisis Is Planetary-and Nursing Is Crucial to Addressing It

The National Academy of Medicine, among others, has called for decarbonizing the health sector,6 which will contribute to global goals as well as bring health cobenefits to populations.7 PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE GREAT TRANSITION Public health and health care delivery systems likewise must do a better job of adapting to the multiple health impacts that are ensuing from planetary health stresses, including the COVID-19 crisis. [...]reversal ofthe decline in public health spending must occur, now more than ever. [...]public health messaging must convey a sense of urgency and preparedness.