The Global Climate And Health Alliance
@gchalliance.bsky.social
Global coalition of #health organisations tackling #climatechange to protect and promote public health. We mobilise the global health community and accelerates climate action to improve health for all. #ClimateAction is #Health action.
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New report links fossil fuels to health harms from birth to old age
A report that compiles over 600 scientific citations shows that fossil fuels' health harms start before birth and extend in time
www.climatechangenews.com
Out today #Cradle2Grave “The flagship report with 600+ scientific citations, case studies from around world & testimonials from communities & health pros"
“We wanted to show the scale of the problem"- @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/16/p... - @marielozada.bsky.social
“We wanted to show the scale of the problem"- @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/16/p... - @marielozada.bsky.social
👏“Study after study documents that climate change endangers #health, for one simple reason: It’s true,” -said Frumkin, a former director of the National Center for Environmental Health apnews.com/article/clim...
Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a 'scam'
The Trump administration has revoked a scientific finding that climate change is a danger to public health, an idea that President Donald Trump called “a scam.”
apnews.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:43 PM
👏“Study after study documents that climate change endangers #health, for one simple reason: It’s true,” -said Frumkin, a former director of the National Center for Environmental Health apnews.com/article/clim...
Confronting #fossilfuels & advancing #health justice in Africa.
Find out ➕ joining our webinar on February 24th, where we will present our landmark report "Cradle to Grave" about the health impacts of fossil fuels, with experts of the African continent.
👉Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Find out ➕ joining our webinar on February 24th, where we will present our landmark report "Cradle to Grave" about the health impacts of fossil fuels, with experts of the African continent.
👉Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 13, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Confronting #fossilfuels & advancing #health justice in Africa.
Find out ➕ joining our webinar on February 24th, where we will present our landmark report "Cradle to Grave" about the health impacts of fossil fuels, with experts of the African continent.
👉Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Find out ➕ joining our webinar on February 24th, where we will present our landmark report "Cradle to Grave" about the health impacts of fossil fuels, with experts of the African continent.
👉Sign up here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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This episode from @climateone.org offers a great dive into the multidimensional aspects of Health and Climate. A must-listen for:
- Whoever is interested in the topic,
- Policymakers,
- Medical students,
- The list goes on...
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of it! @jenimiller.bsky.social
- Whoever is interested in the topic,
- Policymakers,
- Medical students,
- The list goes on...
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of it! @jenimiller.bsky.social
As the planet warms, the story of climate change is increasingly about human health. Rising temperatures, wildfire smoke, flooding, & shifting disease patterns are no longer distant threats. What policy & system changes might help address both the climate & health crises?
Listen now:
Listen now:
Under the Weather: The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis
As the planet warms, the story of climate change is increasingly becoming a story about human health. Rising temperatures, wildfire smoke, flooding, and shifting disease patterns are no longer…
www.climateone.org
February 10, 2026 at 4:19 PM
This episode from @climateone.org offers a great dive into the multidimensional aspects of Health and Climate. A must-listen for:
- Whoever is interested in the topic,
- Policymakers,
- Medical students,
- The list goes on...
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of it! @jenimiller.bsky.social
- Whoever is interested in the topic,
- Policymakers,
- Medical students,
- The list goes on...
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of it! @jenimiller.bsky.social
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🆕 Study shows that investing in clean energy is good for the economy. We need investors and #ClimateandHealth policies to support the move.
NEW – Analysis: Clean energy drove more than a third of China’s GDP growth in 2025 | @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social @belindaschaepe.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/M7N4yjx
Read here: buff.ly/M7N4yjx
February 11, 2026 at 11:25 AM
🆕 Study shows that investing in clean energy is good for the economy. We need investors and #ClimateandHealth policies to support the move.
A must-read "The health case for a fossil fuel advertising ban"
From @samanthagreen.bsky.social bsky.social & @latemper.bsky.social
www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...d
From @samanthagreen.bsky.social bsky.social & @latemper.bsky.social
www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...d
February 13, 2026 at 2:14 PM
A must-read "The health case for a fossil fuel advertising ban"
From @samanthagreen.bsky.social bsky.social & @latemper.bsky.social
www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...d
From @samanthagreen.bsky.social bsky.social & @latemper.bsky.social
www.cmaj.ca/content/198/...d
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Exposure to air pollution from fossil fuels and wildfire smoke is extremely harmful to health, especially for pregnant women and their babies.
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@momscleanairforce.org
@fossilfueltreaty.bsky.social
@climate4health.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@momscleanairforce.org
@fossilfueltreaty.bsky.social
@climate4health.bsky.social
Growing evidence points to link between autism and wildfire smoke
Two new studies have identified an alarming connection between exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy and autism in young children.
grist.org
February 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Exposure to air pollution from fossil fuels and wildfire smoke is extremely harmful to health, especially for pregnant women and their babies.
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@momscleanairforce.org
@fossilfueltreaty.bsky.social
@climate4health.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@momscleanairforce.org
@fossilfueltreaty.bsky.social
@climate4health.bsky.social
🆕 Study shows that investing in clean energy is good for the economy. We need investors and #ClimateandHealth policies to support the move.
NEW – Analysis: Clean energy drove more than a third of China’s GDP growth in 2025 | @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social @belindaschaepe.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/M7N4yjx
Read here: buff.ly/M7N4yjx
February 11, 2026 at 11:25 AM
🆕 Study shows that investing in clean energy is good for the economy. We need investors and #ClimateandHealth policies to support the move.
This episode from @climateone.org offers a great dive into the multidimensional aspects of Health and Climate. A must-listen for:
- Whoever is interested in the topic,
- Policymakers,
- Medical students,
- The list goes on...
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of it! @jenimiller.bsky.social
- Whoever is interested in the topic,
- Policymakers,
- Medical students,
- The list goes on...
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of it! @jenimiller.bsky.social
As the planet warms, the story of climate change is increasingly about human health. Rising temperatures, wildfire smoke, flooding, & shifting disease patterns are no longer distant threats. What policy & system changes might help address both the climate & health crises?
Listen now:
Listen now:
Under the Weather: The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis
As the planet warms, the story of climate change is increasingly becoming a story about human health. Rising temperatures, wildfire smoke, flooding, and shifting disease patterns are no longer…
www.climateone.org
February 10, 2026 at 4:19 PM
This episode from @climateone.org offers a great dive into the multidimensional aspects of Health and Climate. A must-listen for:
- Whoever is interested in the topic,
- Policymakers,
- Medical students,
- The list goes on...
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of it! @jenimiller.bsky.social
- Whoever is interested in the topic,
- Policymakers,
- Medical students,
- The list goes on...
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of it! @jenimiller.bsky.social
Fossil Ad Bans, COP Pledges Show Turning Point Against Climate Disinformation www.theenergymix.com/fossil-ad-ba...
Fossil Ad Bans, COP Pledges Show Turning Point Against Climate Disinformation
Disinformation has been a growing, insidious threat to climate action for decades, but advocates say new international commitments, research initiatives, and local policy measures in 2025 signal a tur...
www.theenergymix.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Fossil Ad Bans, COP Pledges Show Turning Point Against Climate Disinformation www.theenergymix.com/fossil-ad-ba...
Great podcast with Vanessa Kerry exploring the health impacts and economical consequences of US shift in narrative on climate change, the environment & air pollution. www.loe.org/shows/segmen... @livingonearthradio.bsky.social
Living on Earth: Health and Economic Costs of Fossil Fuels
The burning of fossil fuels is linked to some 300,000 deaths in America every year, not to mention the related carbon emissions that promote global warming. Dr. Vanessa Kerry directs Global Health and...
www.loe.org
February 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Great podcast with Vanessa Kerry exploring the health impacts and economical consequences of US shift in narrative on climate change, the environment & air pollution. www.loe.org/shows/segmen... @livingonearthradio.bsky.social
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A big shout out to @climateone.org for their new episode, the Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis, featuring Jeni Miller, ED of @gchalliance.bsky.social and other leading experts. I have the great honor of representing @docsforclimate.bsky.social on GCHA's board of directors.
Under the Weather: The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis
As the planet warms, the story of climate change is increasingly becoming a story about human health. Rising temperatures, wildfire smoke, flooding, and shifting disease patterns are no longer distant...
www.climateone.org
January 30, 2026 at 11:51 PM
A big shout out to @climateone.org for their new episode, the Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis, featuring Jeni Miller, ED of @gchalliance.bsky.social and other leading experts. I have the great honor of representing @docsforclimate.bsky.social on GCHA's board of directors.
👏 A thorough analysis! And a great honour for GCHA's Executive Director to have joined you on this episode!
As the planet warms, the story of climate change is increasingly about human health. Rising temperatures, wildfire smoke, flooding, & shifting disease patterns are no longer distant threats. What policy & system changes might help address both the climate & health crises?
Listen now:
Listen now:
Under the Weather: The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis
As the planet warms, the story of climate change is increasingly becoming a story about human health. Rising temperatures, wildfire smoke, flooding, and shifting disease patterns are no longer…
www.climateone.org
February 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
👏 A thorough analysis! And a great honour for GCHA's Executive Director to have joined you on this episode!
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When it rains, it now rains more.
For those experiencing the flooding in south-west England, it is worth remembering that rainfall in winter has increased by about 25% overall.
And, the rainfall has also become more intense: when it rains, it now rains more, increasing the risk of flooding.
For those experiencing the flooding in south-west England, it is worth remembering that rainfall in winter has increased by about 25% overall.
And, the rainfall has also become more intense: when it rains, it now rains more, increasing the risk of flooding.
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 PM
When it rains, it now rains more.
For those experiencing the flooding in south-west England, it is worth remembering that rainfall in winter has increased by about 25% overall.
And, the rainfall has also become more intense: when it rains, it now rains more, increasing the risk of flooding.
For those experiencing the flooding in south-west England, it is worth remembering that rainfall in winter has increased by about 25% overall.
And, the rainfall has also become more intense: when it rains, it now rains more, increasing the risk of flooding.
Reposted by The Global Climate And Health Alliance
Huge thanks to our volunteers for putting up these posters to help shine a light on the uncomfortable facts about #WoodBurning. Here's a selection from London, Sheffield and Manchester. Can you think twice about burning? #CleanAirNight
January 22, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Huge thanks to our volunteers for putting up these posters to help shine a light on the uncomfortable facts about #WoodBurning. Here's a selection from London, Sheffield and Manchester. Can you think twice about burning? #CleanAirNight
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New research: pregnant women who are exposed to wildfire smoke are more likely to have a preterm birth—which is bad for their child.
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@ameracadpeds.bsky.social
@acog.org
@who.int
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@ameracadpeds.bsky.social
@acog.org
@who.int
Wildfire-specific fine particulate matter and preterm birth: a US ECHO Cohort analysis
In a prospective cohort, we observed increased odds of preterm birth associated with
wildfire PM2·5 exposure in the western USA, with findings suggesting an exposure–response
relationship for increasi...
www.thelancet.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:29 PM
New research: pregnant women who are exposed to wildfire smoke are more likely to have a preterm birth—which is bad for their child.
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@ameracadpeds.bsky.social
@acog.org
@who.int
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@ameracadpeds.bsky.social
@acog.org
@who.int
The EU’s electricity transition reached a new milestone in 2025 with wind and solar generating more power than fossil fuels, says new report by @ember-energy.org
👉 ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
👉 ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
European Electricity Review 2026 | Ember
The EU’s electricity transition reached a new milestone in 2025 with wind and solar generating more power than fossil fuels.
ember-energy.org
January 22, 2026 at 10:55 AM
The EU’s electricity transition reached a new milestone in 2025 with wind and solar generating more power than fossil fuels, says new report by @ember-energy.org
👉 ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
👉 ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
“The drop in #coal power & record increase in clean energy in #China & #India marks a historic moment [which could be] a sign of things to come” - says new report by @carbonbrief.org
👉https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/13/coal-power-generation-falls-china-india-since-1970s by J. Ambrose
👉https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/13/coal-power-generation-falls-china-india-since-1970s by J. Ambrose
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
January 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
“The drop in #coal power & record increase in clean energy in #China & #India marks a historic moment [which could be] a sign of things to come” - says new report by @carbonbrief.org
👉https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/13/coal-power-generation-falls-china-india-since-1970s by J. Ambrose
👉https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/13/coal-power-generation-falls-china-india-since-1970s by J. Ambrose
"Only 12% of medical schools worldwide include air pollution in their formal curricula. Patients, such as young children with asthma, often visit doctors who may not ask about environmental triggers or provide advice on reducing exposures"
✍️ @klburke.bsky.social healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...
✍️ @klburke.bsky.social healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...
Why air pollution is an underreported health story of the decade
Air pollution is a global public health emergency. Journalists must emphasize health equity, economic loss and systemic bodily harm.
healthjournalism.org
January 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM
"Only 12% of medical schools worldwide include air pollution in their formal curricula. Patients, such as young children with asthma, often visit doctors who may not ask about environmental triggers or provide advice on reducing exposures"
✍️ @klburke.bsky.social healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...
✍️ @klburke.bsky.social healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...
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"Ending the era of fossil fuels as soon as possible is imperative for human and planetary health... the health community can play a unique and essential role in building public and political will to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy" - Prof. @maibached.bsky.social
Frontiers | Accelerating the end of the fossil fuel era: a human and planetary health imperative and opportunity
In their excellent lead article "Immune responses to environmental hazards associated with climate change," Agache et al. (1) paint a vivid picture...
www.frontiersin.org
January 3, 2026 at 3:26 AM
"Ending the era of fossil fuels as soon as possible is imperative for human and planetary health... the health community can play a unique and essential role in building public and political will to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy" - Prof. @maibached.bsky.social
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My hat is off to Farah Waseem, a 26 year old physician in Pakistan, who "sees advocacy (for human & planetary health) as a moral and civic duty." Every health professional, me included, should stand with Dr. Waseem.
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@keertigopal.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@keertigopal.bsky.social
In Lahore’s Smog Season, This Gen Z Doctor Is Centering Climate Change - Inside Climate News
Dr. Farah Waseem has advocated for climate awareness since childhood. Now, it’s a matter of life and death for her patients in Pakistan.
insideclimatenews.org
January 4, 2026 at 8:48 PM
My hat is off to Farah Waseem, a 26 year old physician in Pakistan, who "sees advocacy (for human & planetary health) as a moral and civic duty." Every health professional, me included, should stand with Dr. Waseem.
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@keertigopal.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@keertigopal.bsky.social
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If you’re a health professional (or anyone else) concerned about the pernicious harms of fossil fuels & climate change on the health of human health and wellbeing, I encourage you to follow @gchalliance.bsky.social—the little NGO that could.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
If you’re a health professional (or anyone else) concerned about the pernicious harms of fossil fuels & climate change on the health of human health and wellbeing, I encourage you to follow @gchalliance.bsky.social—the little NGO that could.
@courtghoward.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@courtghoward.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
Here is the full recording of our recent #COP30 debrief.
💚 Thank you to the amazing speakers and to those who registered, your support means a lot to us.
Wishing everyone a good end of the year break and looking forward to seeing you in 2026!
🔗 Full recording: lnkd.in/eBSQJV8r
💚 Thank you to the amazing speakers and to those who registered, your support means a lot to us.
Wishing everyone a good end of the year break and looking forward to seeing you in 2026!
🔗 Full recording: lnkd.in/eBSQJV8r
December 17, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Here is the full recording of our recent #COP30 debrief.
💚 Thank you to the amazing speakers and to those who registered, your support means a lot to us.
Wishing everyone a good end of the year break and looking forward to seeing you in 2026!
🔗 Full recording: lnkd.in/eBSQJV8r
💚 Thank you to the amazing speakers and to those who registered, your support means a lot to us.
Wishing everyone a good end of the year break and looking forward to seeing you in 2026!
🔗 Full recording: lnkd.in/eBSQJV8r
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Climate/Health adaptation indicators expert John Balbus, MD examines the package of indicators adopted at COP30 in Brazil. Sadly, he concluded the package was broken with much assembly required.
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
Health Indicators for the Global Goal on Adaptation Have Been Adopted
Let's inspect the package!
open.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Climate/Health adaptation indicators expert John Balbus, MD examines the package of indicators adopted at COP30 in Brazil. Sadly, he concluded the package was broken with much assembly required.
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
“Deaths related to air pollution are not being counted… there are no systematic mechanisms to do so,” denounced @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social
gulfnews.com/world/asia/i...
gulfnews.com/world/asia/i...
Toxic air crisis hits Delhi as visibility collapses across north India
Courts advise virtual hearings as travel thrown into chaos
gulfnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:16 AM
“Deaths related to air pollution are not being counted… there are no systematic mechanisms to do so,” denounced @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social
gulfnews.com/world/asia/i...
gulfnews.com/world/asia/i...
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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.
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@climatemuseum.bsky.social
@nyclimate.bsky.social
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@gchalliance.bsky.social
@climatemuseum.bsky.social
@nyclimate.bsky.social
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
December 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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.
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@climatemuseum.bsky.social
@nyclimate.bsky.social
@docsforclimate.bsky.social
@gchalliance.bsky.social
@climatemuseum.bsky.social
@nyclimate.bsky.social