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Mums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 5d

Absolutely fascinating research from Professor Jonathan Grigg and Dr Norrice Liu at @qmul.bsky.social on the mechanism that PM2.5 uses to get around our body and find its way into our organs. Well worth a read. #AirPollution #Health

PM2.5 hitches a lift on red blood cells to spread through the body

Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that PM2.5 particles attach themselves to red blood cells, providing a mechanism for how they spread throughout the human body. The breakthrough re...

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Dave Peterson (He/Him) Ⓥ 🇨🇦 @fedupwithbadair.bsky.social · 3d

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Wood burning in public places

Wood burning is a growing source of pollution in public places, due to the trend of wood-burning restaurants and recreational wood burning.

www.dsawsp.org

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aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 3d

When you have respiratory problems it's no joke.

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aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 3d

Looks like a lovely day.

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aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 3d

#womenshealth

Women's Voices for Earth @womensvoiceswve.bsky.social · 3d

Summer's Eve is going out of its way to hide the toxic chemicals in its products. Chemicals like Lilial, Galaxolide, and boric acid have been linked to serious health issues. Summer's Eve doesn't seem to care, but we do! Take action today: bit.ly/summersdeceiveaction

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George The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 4d

Night night sweet dreamies

Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.

If that’s all you managed today, well done 🧡

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aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 5d

www.msn.com/en-us/health... #hormones #stillnotbeingtestedbydoctors

MSN

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aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 5d

belugasanctuary.sealifetrust.org/en/ in Iceland-not that far #Canada so fund it. You've let the abuses happen with in action. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Another beluga and a seal die at Marineland. Doug Ford is paying attention | CBC News

The beluga death marks the 20th whale — 19 belugas and one killer whale — to die at the Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction since 2019.

www.cbc.ca

aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 7d

Now stop voting with the GOP side too clerk.house.gov/Votes/2025282

Roll Call 282 Roll Call 282, Bill Number: H. Res. 719, 119th Congress, 1st Session

VOTE QUESTION: On Agreeing to the Resolution, DESCRIPTION: Honoring the life and legacy of Charles “Charlie” James Kirk, VOTE TYPE: Yea-And-Nay, STATUS: Passed

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Rainforest @pitbullmtkerr.bsky.social · 9d

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It will take hope, inspiration and action to save the earth

Jane Goodall's message for #climatechange is hope through action. Her Roots & Shoots programme inspires youth to heal our planet amid #environmental crises. #nature

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NPR @npr.org · 9d

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

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aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 9d

Same looking at hormones (very important to health). Some reasons 1) not trained 2) unwanted patient interaction 3) not always covered by insurance so worry they'll "get into trouble" signaturewellness.org/why-wont-my-...

Why won’t my doctor measure my hormones?

https://vimeo.com/900635210?share=copy Have you gone to your doctor to ask them to measure your hormone levels, only to be told No? This is something that happens a lot, and it can be so confusing and...

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aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 9d

@fedupwithbadair.bsky.social dailyhive.com/calgary/whit...

Alberta town ranked as having the worst air quality in North America | News

When you think of Alberta, you may think crisp mountain air, but a new report shows one town has the worst air quality in North America.

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aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 9d

www.findagrave.com/memorial/754...

aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 10d

www.accuweather.com/en/ca/edmont... wouldn't be surprised though that bonfires are to blame.

www.accuweather.com

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aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 10d

I pray this only last for 4 yrs

aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 10d

www.lung.org/blog/essenti...

How Essential Oils May Be More Harmful Than Helpful

Essential oils should be used with caution by individuals with respiratory conditions.

www.lung.org

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Doctors and Scientists Against Wood Smoke Pollution @dsawsp.org · 14d

A recent new story on our website: “We were made so sick that first winter… Our bedroom leaked a lot of smoke, even through the fan in the ensuite.…” www.dsawsp.org/personal-sto...

We were made so sick

A family suffered for years after a neighbour installed a wood heater next door.

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CleanAirForAll2 @cleanairforall2.bsky.social · 14d

youtu.be/Nz7yw3NQWhM

Effects of air pollution & PM2.5 from burning on the respiratory system

YouTube video by GlobalActionPlanUK

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aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 11d

@seetheair.bsky.social Surprised this government agency has this posted www.headstart.gov/publication/... although I doubt the info has reached local level.

Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation | HeadStart.gov

Air quality affects the health and well-being of children, staff, and families. Following these tips can help improve indoor air quality with ventilation, filtration, and more.

www.headstart.gov

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aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 11d

Btw, the Cleveland Clinic has a Speaker's Bureau. Apply? While there noticed the fragranced products with DMDM Hydantoin like the bathroom hand soap, cans of "air freshener", etc. supplied by Steris

aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 11d

Once the medical community gets their act together(knowledge) regarding the link between air and illness (and not just viruses!) we will start to see change.

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aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 12d

Much better performance than this thing that used to be sold (although funny).

a plaque with a fish on it and the words take me to the river

ALT: a plaque with a fish on it and the words take me to the river

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aka Liz Crusade @lizcrusade.bsky.social · 12d

The world is full of neurotoxins with most women having a body burden of them. The problem with the advice is that it gives a false sense that Tylenol is to blame ignoring the other burdens. hsph.harvard.edu/news/using-a...