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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum
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Head of climate and health unit at WHO. Occasional cyclist for health, planet & pleasure. Most news on climate change & health is bad - so I mainly post on solutions & progress. And some dad jokes. All views here are personal, republication ≠ endorsement. .. more

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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum @diarmidcl.bsky.social · Nov 29
Hi all!

Just turned up on Bluesky. Relaxing, isn't it?

I see the climate and health clan started without me 🙂

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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum @diarmidcl.bsky.social · 3h
Big win for health and the environment. Shifting off coal and other fossil fuels to cheap local renewables saves lives, money, environmental damage - and dodges a major driver of geopolitical tension www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Coal power generation falls in China and India for first time since 1970s
‘Historic’ moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says
www.theguardian.com

Reposted by Diane Coyle, Colin F. Camerer, Paul Glasziou , and 32 more

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Justin @ediparolev.bsky.social · 3d
“Uruguay did what most nations still call impossible: it built a power grid that runs almost entirely on renewables—at half the cost of fossil fuels. The physicist who led that transformation says the same playbook could work anywhere—if governments have the courage to change the rules.”
Uruguay’s Renewable Charge: A Small Nation, A Big Lesson For The World
Uruguay built a power grid that runs 99% on renewables—at half the cost of fossil fuels. Here’s how its bold energy overhaul became a global model.
www.forbes.com

Reposted by Anne Applebaum, Timothy Snyder, Will Jennings , and 10 more

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 10d
Wall Street’s biggest banks made more money financing green projects than they did from working with fossil fuel companies for a fourth straight year, even as they faced ongoing pressure to pull back from the business
Banks Notch Higher Fees From Green Bonds Than Fossil Fuel Debt
Wall Street’s biggest banks made more money financing green projects than they did from working with fossil fuel companies for a fourth straight year, even as they faced ongoing pressure to pull back from the business.
bloom.bg

Reposted by Richard S.J. Tol, Diarmid Campbell‐Lendrum, Gavin A. Schmidt , and 4 more

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Cargo Bike Ben @cargobikeben.bsky.social · 11d
In news that should surprise no one…
280 million e-bikes are slashing oil demand far more than electric vehicles
E-bikes and scooters displace 4x as much demand for oil as all of the EVs in the world.
arstechnica.com

Reposted by Diarmid Campbell‐Lendrum, Benjamin Mason Meier

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WHO @who.int · 11d
In 2026 and beyond, WHO remains committed to saving lives and providing people everywhere with the best possible chance for good health and well-being.

Together, with science, solutions, and solidarity, we can build a healthier, safer, and more hopeful future for everyone.🧪🩷🫰
With science, solutions and solidarity we can build a healthier, safer and more hopeful future for everyone.

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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum @diarmidcl.bsky.social · 13d
@who.int DG @drtedros.who.int and Minister of Health of COP Presidency 🇧🇷 @padilhando.bsky.social on why climate and health action is a legal, moral and economic imperative - and an excellent investment to save lives and improve health in 2026

www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Climate change threatens global health, but COP30 sparked hope
Deadly heatwaves, rising outbreaks of infectious diseases, and failing hospitals—the effects of climate change are among the greatest public health threats of the 21st century. Each year, extreme heat...
www.bmj.com

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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum @diarmidcl.bsky.social · 13d
Chatting with my 🇬🇧/ 🇫🇷 17 yr old a while back, I mentioned that I liked the idea of first editions of great books, but wouldn’t buy one myself.

He got me a 1966 original of this masterpiece off EBay for Christmas.

Currently (re-) reading it with about 3 dimensions of pleasure.

Reposted by Diarmid Campbell‐Lendrum, Greg Linden, Nathan P. Kalmoe

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Doghouse Reilly @chadstanton.blacksky.app · 13d
“South Africans like Dr. Booley have found a remedy for power cuts that have plagued people in the developing world for years. Thanks to swiftly falling prices of Chinese made solar panels and batteries, they now draw their power from the sun.”

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/c...
Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa
www.nytimes.com

Reposted by Diarmid Campbell‐Lendrum, Mónica Medina

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Ed Maibach @maibached.bsky.social · 15d
Science's 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy.

Sample factoid: In 2024, China installed wind & solar electrical generation capacity roughly equivalent to what would be produced by 100 nuclear power plants.

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Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year: The unstoppable rise of renewable energy
Clean energy infrastructure is being deployed with unmatched scale and speed—and China is leading the way
www.science.org

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WHO @who.int · 16d
As of 17 December, a total of 1283 attacks on health care – on facilities, staff, patients, supplies and ambulances – have been reported during the year, causing 1980 deaths and 1163 injuries among health workers and patients.
Health care is NEVER a target.
As of 17 December, a total of 1283 attacks on health care – on facilities, staff, patients, supplies and ambulances – have been reported during the year, causing 1980 deaths and 1163 injuries among health workers and patients.

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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum @diarmidcl.bsky.social · 23d
From our Director General @drtedros.who.int and Minister of Health of Brazil @padilhando.bsky.social.

Protecting health from climate risks is not an option - it is a legal, moral and economic obligation.

www.lemonde.fr/idees/articl...
« Protéger les populations contre les risques sanitaires liés au changement climatique n’est pas facultatif : c’est une obligation légale, morale et économique »
TRIBUNE. La COP30 a montré qu’investir dans les énergies propres et dans des politiques climatiques apporte des bénéfices immédiats pour la santé, assurent, dans une tribune au « Monde », Tedros Adhan...
www.lemonde.fr

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Ed Maibach @maibached.bsky.social · 28d
Spectacular! NYC’s congestion pricing program reduced health-harming air pollution by more than 20% inside the affected zone. That is a huge benefit to everyone who lives or works in the zone.
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A first look into congestion pricing in the United States: PM2.5 impacts after six months of New York City cordon pricing - npj Clean Air
npj Clean Air - A first look into congestion pricing in the United States: PM2.5 impacts after six months of New York City cordon pricing
www.nature.com

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Aaron Freeman @aaronfreemanca.bsky.social · Dec 12
Perhaps the most startling surge is in Pakistan, which is experiencing one of the fastest solar revolutions in the world. In just six years, the share of solar in its power mix went from zero to 30%. Pakistan’s surge is “preposterous,” said Havro. “This is the tipping point."
The surprising countries pulling off stunningly fast clean energy transitions | CNN
Fossil fuel production is still increasing and the United States is in climate denial mode. But, globally, the use of renewable energy is on the rise — and several countries are shifting to solar…
www.cnn.com

Reposted by Diarmid Campbell‐Lendrum, Hilary M. Babcock

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WHO @who.int · Dec 11
New analysis from a WHO global expert committee on vaccine safety has found that, based on available evidence, no causal link exists between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The conclusion reaffirms WHO’s position that childhood vaccines do not cause autism. www.who.int/news/item/11...
WHO expert group’s new analysis reaffirms there is no link between vaccines and autism
New analysis from a WHO global expert committee on vaccine safety has found that, based on available evidence, no causal link exists between vaccines and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The conclusio...
www.who.int

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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · Dec 11
"China’s massive lead in clean technologies has shifted the global climate fight from one of big pledges and international diplomacy toward a technological revolution in cheaper energy, analysts say."
www.cbc.ca/news/science...
ANALYSIS | The rise of the electrostate: By dominating clean energy, China is leading on climate action | CBC News
China’s massive lead in clean technologies has shifted the climate fight from one of big pledges and international diplomacy toward a technological revolution in cheaper energy, analysts say.
www.cbc.ca

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · Nov 26
If you want to talk about climate change, here’s how:

Connect climate impact to what already matters to the people you’re speaking with. Kids, health, sports, beer wine!

And talk about positive solutions rather than polar bears.

Looking for talking points? I have you covered:
A weekful of climate solutions - thanks NPR!
A week of positive climate stories, warmest September on record, and an inspirational climate voice
www.talkingclimate.ca

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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum @diarmidcl.bsky.social · Nov 25
Got 30 minutes to hear about progress on climate action - including health - with the BBC’s Imogen Foulks, some insightful people, and me?

Or cut to 28 mins for a quick reminder to always follow sound medical advice, including when saving the planet.

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Inside Geneva: is climate change the forgotten crisis?
Podcast Episode · Inside Geneva · 25/11/2025 · 32m
podcasts.apple.com

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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum @diarmidcl.bsky.social · Nov 21
Fully endorse this excellent Economist article by Minister of Health of 🇳🇱

It makes clear why health should be central to identifying and promoting actions that are good for people right now, as well as for the climate.

Also - bikes 😊

impact.economist.com/health-socie...
Health is the popular twin of climate action—use it for benefits across the board
Make health a goal and you will not only achieve economic and social gains, but also help motivate climate action, argues Judith Tielen, minister for youth, prevention and sport of the Netherlands
impact.economist.com

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WHO @who.int · Nov 19
Investing in #ClimateAction is not just about the planet. It is about people.

US$ 11 billion a year could build climate-resilient health systems, costing less than US$ 2 per person worldwide.

Let's call on your leaders to put health at the heart of every climate plan! 👉bit.ly/HealthCOP30 #COP30

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Nov 16
Feeling sick? You may be suffering from CLIMATE CRISIS!

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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum @diarmidcl.bsky.social · Nov 14
news.un.org/en/story/202...
COP30: Climate crisis is a health crisis, WHO warns as philanthropies pledge $300m for solutions
Climate change is already fueling a global health emergency, killing more than half a million people each year through extreme heat and threatening hospitals worldwide, according to a major report rel...
news.un.org

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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum @diarmidcl.bsky.social · Nov 14
Climate action is good for you.

www.sierraclub.org/sierra/cop30...
COP30 Forges Ahead as World’s Biggest Emitter, the United States, Stays Absent
With no delegation, the US has left a vacuum that others are already filling
www.sierraclub.org

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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum @diarmidcl.bsky.social · Nov 13
Happy health day at the COP!

It’s a big one.

Governments, health practitioners, NGOs, endorse the Belem Health Action Plan from 🇧🇷 presidency, with WHO support. Philanthropies pledge US$300 million in new coordinated funding.

Vamos lá!

Reposted by Diarmid Campbell‐Lendrum

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WHO @who.int · Nov 12
The climate crisis is a health crisis and each of us has the power to act:

👍 Choose clean transport
👍 Try a plant-based diet
👍 Shop locally
👍 Call on governments to ensure clean air & adopt smart climate policies
👍 Speak up about #ClimateChange
👍 Demand suppliers to reduce emissions

#COP30
Graphic showing a white outline of lungs with black branches on a green-yellow background. Text reads: “The climate crisis is a health crisis, but each one of us can be part of a solution.” Graphic on a green-yellow textured background titled “What you can do to make a difference?” Text highlights small steps: “Switch to a plant-based diet,” “Take public transport or human-powered transport such as walking, running or biking,” “Switch to renewable energy and reduce our energy consumption in homes,” and “Shop locally to reduce transport emissions and improve your economy.” Graphic on a green-yellow textured background titled “And some big steps.” Text reads: “Demand that your governments take serious climate and clean air action,” “Demand investment in and better conditions for health workers,” “Demand that your suppliers reduce their emissions,” and “Speak to your friends, relatives, community about climate change and collectively adopt sustainable practices.”

Reposted by Diarmid Campbell‐Lendrum, Benjamin Mason Meier

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WHO @who.int · Nov 10
Every climate decision is a health decision.

From local communities to global leaders, #ClimateAction is needed now to:
💚 Protect lives
💪 Strengthen health systems
🛡️ Secure a safe, healthy future for all

Learn more: bit.ly/HealthCOP30 #COP30
Infographic with a colourful textured background. Large white lungs illustration in the centre. Text reads: ‘The climate crisis is a health crisis, but every leader has the power to shape a healthier, safer future.’ Infographic with a colourful textured background showing actions leaders can take on climate and health. Text boxes read: Build climate-resilient, low-carbon health systems; Ensure access to clean energy and safe water for all; Strengthen disease detection and early warning systems; Cut emissions to protect the air we breathe; Support communities to prepare for climate risks and stay healthy; Join the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health.

Reposted by Diarmid Campbell‐Lendrum, Benjamin Mason Meier

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WHO @who.int · Nov 9
Healthcare workers are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, protecting lives as our planet heats up.

This is their call to action:
🗣️It’s time to put health at the centre of #ClimateAction

Learn more: bit.ly/HealthCOP30 #COP30

Reposted by Diarmid Campbell‐Lendrum, Marcus Grant

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WHO @who.int · Nov 8
As leaders head to #COP30 experts are calling to: 🩺 Put health at the centre of climate ambition 💡 Take stronger action for healthier futures

Stay tuned for more on health action at COP30 👉 bit.ly/HealthCOP30

Reposted by Diarmid Campbell‐Lendrum

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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · Nov 8
💰 The latest evidence published in the 2025 Global Report of the Lancet Countdown shows a persistent over-reliance on fossil fuels is straining national budgets.

⏩ Visit lancetcountdown.org to learn more.

#LancetClimate25

Reposted by Katharine Hayhoe, Diarmid Campbell‐Lendrum

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Grist @grist.org · Nov 3
‘A devastating global audit’ shows how climate change is undermining the health of millions.

Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet.

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#Climate #Health #PublicHealth #Heat
‘A devastating global audit’ shows how climate change is undermining the health of millions
Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet.
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Diarmid Campbell-Lendrum @diarmidcl.bsky.social · Nov 3
Climate news is mainly bad - we need to talk more about the solutions which will improve people’s lives.

I heard recently that the ideal ratio in communication for action is ´ 3 parts joy to 1 part doom’.

There is enough bad news around, so
we threw in an extra 2 parts of joy for free.

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who.int WHO @who.int · Nov 2
#ClimateChange is already harming our health BUT we can fight back! Here are 5 proven interventions that could save nearly 2 million lives every year. #COP30