What Parents Need to Know About the #AirQuality Index.

Lisa Patel, MD, MESc

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To arrive at the solution we have to call out the problem: #fossilfuels . Our messaging guide is evidence-based on how to effectively build public consciousness and engagement on a transition to a cleaner renewable energy future. #ClimateActionNow

'Ending the era of fossil fuels as soon as possible is imperative for human and planetary health,' writes our Director, Ed Maibach in a new commentary Frontiers in Science Mason Research The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health frontiersin.org/journals/scien…

A couple of times a year I’ll make a dinner I want to eat rather than worrying whether my kids will actually eat it. And this time everyone was happy. Egg lentil curry with brown rice and a cumin cucumber tomato salad. Serrano peppers just for me 🌶️ #plantforwarddiet

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🌟Sponsor spotlight: Duke University's Office of Climate and Sustainability

Duke's Office of Climate and Sustainability is a Platinum sponsor of the 2024 Symposium coming up on April 12th. We're so grateful!

Don't forget to register for the virtual event here: southernregionalahec.org/courses-and-ev…

Join us and GET LOUD! You’ll hear from youth plaintiffs from across the nation including the landmark constitutional climate case, Juliana v. U.S., the winning Held v. Montana case, Genesis v. U.S. EPA, and Layla H. v. Virginia. RSVP: bit.ly/JulianaRally #YouthvGov

Great piece by Gita Suneja MD MS + all🌟 MS3 Seth Seifert from Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine on intersection of climate change x health equity 👇👇 ASTRO The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health ARRO

'In #radonc #climatehealth is more than our lane; it is the foundation upon which we build our teams, technology,…

Prioritize people and we can solve many of San Francisco’s challenges. Read more in my Sunday letter to the editor

That’s a big oh hell 💯% no we cannot.

The price of beauty comes at the risk of your health too! Found in thousands of products like cosmetics & plastic packaging, #phthalates increase risk of reproductive harm & asthma. Learn more: bit.ly/Rx-hazards #reproductivehealth #cosmetics APHA Silent Spring Inst

We’re immensely grateful to the 30 members of Congress, including Senator Jeff Merkley, Sen. Cory Booker, Ed Markey, Bernie Sanders, Ron Wyden, Sheldon Whitehouse, Jan Schakowsky, Steve Cohen, Raul M. Grijalva, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advocating for democracy, and supporting Juliana v. U.S. Thank you 🙏 #YouthvGov

Another reason to celebrate ⁦U.S. EPA⁩ new rule reigning in truck pollution: air pollution is a top THREE risk factor for dementia. Dear EPA: our brains thank you: medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/statements/con…

NEW: 80 medical societies and health organizations have joined us in calling for farm policy that champions affordable, nutritious food and ensures clean air and water.

Read our letter here: bit.ly/healthyfarmpol…

I ❤️ my public school because I’m a part of a diverse community of parents, teachers, and students who constantly open my eyes to new knowledge and new perspectives.

“A new study from Emory University researchers have found an association between traffic-related air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease in humans.” —This is just another reason we need more electric buses and cars on the roads! #ClimateAction

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📢Read our newest success story about how leaders at Medical Students for a Sustainable Future at MCW , Medical College of Wisconsin , and Froedtert catalyzed major climate action by starting small. #climatesmarthealthcare #WI
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I can't overemphasize the stakes: oil companies are spending all they can to pollute & profit. If they win in Cali, they will fight harder in other states to beat back hard-fought victories by EJ communities. They might have $ on their side, but we have ❤️ & ⚖️ on ours. Join us:

Great new report by Public Health Law Center on how the gas industry funded research to mislead the public about harms of gas stoves. Grateful to contribute a medical voice to the issue: science & protecting health will always win over craven industry profiteering
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The Consortium applauds U.S. EPA's new standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles, which will avoid 7 billion tons of carbon emissions, provide $13 billion of annual public health benefits, and prevent thousands of premature deaths.

Read our statement: bit.ly/CleanCars-Stat…