Georgians want clean energy. The Public Service commissioners are ignoring Georgians asking for safer, clean energy future. georgiarecorder.com/2024/04/28/pub… via Georgia Recorder

The 2024 #StateOfTheAir showed that millions in the US live with unhealthy air, but we don't need to be in this situation.

'We have the technology, we have the federal investment to get on renewables. What we need now is the political will.' Lisa Patel, MD, MESc nbcnews.com/science/enviro…

Air pollution and climate change don't just threaten our physical health-they can take a toll on our mental health too. This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth , let's address the mental health impacts of the climate crisis with empathy and action. 💚

NEW report: The fossil fuel industry has known about the health, economic, and climate harms of its products but has deceived the American public to keep collecting more than $600 billion each year in subsidies while raking in record-breaking profits.

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It's time to clear the air in the western US! Our latest ”State of the Air” report highlights the 25 worst cities for short-term particle pollution. Let's work together to combat this issue and ensure everyone breathes easier. Lung.org/sota #StateOfTheAir

From low birth weight to wildfire smoke, climate change impacts every child. Pediatricians say it's time for climate conversations to be part of any doctor's visit. American Academy of Pediatrics samantha ahdoot Dr. Cierra Gromoff grist.org/health/pediatr…

As a trusted messenger on health, you can encourage greater civic engagement among your patients and colleagues — and our new collection of election resources can help.

Explore them here ⤵️
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New research reveals the significant toll of wildfire smoke, projecting up to 30,000 deaths annually by 2050. Another analysis suggests we may already be near that number.

These results underscore the urgency of addressing human-driven climate change. npr.org/2024/04/18/124…

P-R-O-G-R-E-SS, find out what it means to us.

The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health Global Climate and Health Alliance GMU Center for Climate Change Communication Virginia Climate Center The Climate Museum

Yesterday, National Academy of Medicine launched a new initiative to accelerate the national climate and health movement. All health-related organizations are encouraged to join, no matter where they are in their sustainability journey. nam.edu/ClimateMovement #ClimateActionforHealth

The Consortium celebrates U.S. EPA's new suite of rules, which will reduce pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants. Cleaning up our power sector is crucial for safeguarding our health and addressing climate change.

Read our statement here: bit.ly/EPA-PowerPlants

The end of coal is a new beginning for clean air, clean water, and better health for all.
Next up: Ending all use of fossil fuels, for health.
Later is too late.
⁦The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health⁩ ⁦Lisa Patel, MD, MESc⁩ ⁦Global Climate and Health Alliance⁩ ⁦Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative⁩ nytimes.com/2024/04/25/cli…

Yes, it does! Congrats to the climate and health advocates AAFP who made this happen 👏

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State of the Air by American Lung Association is out and we have lots of work to do. I talked with NBC News about #fossilfuels as the root cause and how we have the solutions to ensure health air for all--we just need the political will to act #ClimateAction

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A new interactive map, HeatRisk, shows people where in the lower 48 states temperatures are high enough to harm their health.

Find it on both the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites.

Here's a direct link: wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk/