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Chairman of the ESC Task Force Environment and Cardiologist
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Thomas Münzel is a senior cardiologist and vascular biologist whose work reveals how noise, air pollution and other environmental stressors damage the heart. A global leader in environmental cardiology with 1300 publications +h-index, google scholar: 165
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Thats #America2025
Watch this old movie: #animalfarm from #GreogeOrwell 1954
Strong similarities between the government in the movie and the current government in the #US.
#PigBrother is watching you

From the left: #Musk #Vance #Trump #Kennedy

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March 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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Challenges by climate hazards, read it and retweet the link !!!
Nice article by our group !!
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Challenges posed by climate hazards to cardiovascular health and cardiac intensive care: implications for mitigation and adaptation
Abstract. Global warming, driven by increased greenhouse gas emissions, has led to unprecedented extreme weather events, contributing to higher morbidity a
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October 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Please read how #airpollution and #heat interact negatively with each other.
This is nicely explained in our expert review ; please retweet this link: doi.org/10.1093/cvr/...
October 30, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Around 700.000 people are getting killed because of #wildfires per year ! Read the update of the impact of environmental stressors on #cardiovascular #health
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October 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Air pollution is a Risk factor for death, ranking number 2, just behind hypertension; 20.5 million deaths per year due to CVD, and around 20% due to the environment! Important question: Is the environment important?

If yes: retweet this link !!!!

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November 24, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Check my contribution to the @washingtonpost.com #article concerning #noise caused by #bombs #artillery #machineguns and #drones
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Russia bombs Ukraine almost every night. This is what it sounds like.
This summer the Kremlin’s air campaign killed 518 civilians with a record 11,739 drones and 433 missiles, an analysis by The Washington Post found.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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#fossilfuel #phaseout saves per year 5.1 Million lives!
Also read like the heat enhances the #airpollution damage !

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A comprehensive review/expert statement on environmental risk factors of cardiovascular disease
Abstract. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality globally, with over 20 million deaths each year. While traditional risk factors—su
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October 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Around 700.000 people are getting killed because of #wildfires per year ! Read the update of the impact of environmental stressors on #cardiovascular #health
and retweet the link:
doi.org/10.1093/cvr/...
or academic.oup.com/cardiovascre...
October 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
tmuenzel28.bsky.social
Please read how #airpollution and #heat interact negatively with each other.
This is nicely explained in our expert review ; please retweet this link: doi.org/10.1093/cvr/...
October 30, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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#Altimetricscore #Cardiovascular #Disease #Burden caused by #Airpollution we are still number 3 in the ranking! Great success !

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October 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Challenges by climate hazards, read it and retweet the link !!!
Nice article by our group !!
academic.oup.com/ehjacc/artic...
Challenges posed by climate hazards to cardiovascular health and cardiac intensive care: implications for mitigation and adaptation
Abstract. Global warming, driven by increased greenhouse gas emissions, has led to unprecedented extreme weather events, contributing to higher morbidity a
academic.oup.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
tmuenzel28.bsky.social
#fossilfuel #phaseout saves per year 5.1 Million lives!
Also read like the heat enhances the #airpollution damage !

Read the article and retweet this link: doi.org/10.1093/cvr/...
A comprehensive review/expert statement on environmental risk factors of cardiovascular disease
Abstract. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality globally, with over 20 million deaths each year. While traditional risk factors—su
doi.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Check my contribution to the @washingtonpost.com #article concerning #noise caused by #bombs #artillery #machineguns and #drones
www.washingtonpost.com/world/intera...
Russia bombs Ukraine almost every night. This is what it sounds like.
This summer the Kremlin’s air campaign killed 518 civilians with a record 11,739 drones and 433 missiles, an analysis by The Washington Post found.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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YouTube (63%), Instagram (59%), Facebook (56%) und TikTok (43%) sind die am meisten genutzten sozialen Netzwerke in Deutschland (18-64 Jahre, Juli 2025-Juni 2025)
October 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Our project officially kicked off this January, and we're ready to tackle the scientific challenges ahead over the next 4 years! 🌟
MARKOPOLO is dedicated to investigate the impact of #trafficnoise and #airpollution, especially fine & ultrafine particulate matter, on human health. Stay tuned! 🚀
January 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Read this expert review concerning the #environment and #cardiovasculardisease #CVD @escardio.bsky.social @cvr #tomguzik @thelancet.com @lancetcountdown.bsky.social @thelancetph.bsky.social @dzhk.de #dgk.org #plasticpollution @tcvrlab.bsky.social
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A comprehensive review/expert statement on environmental risk factors of cardiovascular disease
Abstract. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality globally, with over 20 million deaths each year. While traditional risk factors—su
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October 27, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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The AHA/ACC have released the 2025 High Blood Pressure Guideline, emphasizing prevention and early treatment to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

Read the Guideline in #Hypertension & #Circulation and check out our hub with commentaries and more:
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#Cardiosky
AHA/ACC High Blood Pressure Guideline
August 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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🌍 Earth Observation for Smarter Climate Action

This week’s conference co-hosted by EEA and ESA brought together scientists, policymakers, and industry experts working to better track how Europe’s land absorbs and emits carbon.
October 8, 2025 at 7:13 AM
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📅 Application deadline: 15 October.

Don’t miss out ⤵
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#MyWorldOurPlanet
Join the European Climate Pact community
Be part of a community across Europe that leads by doing, takes action for people and planet, and inspires others along the way.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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🥁 Calling all climate enthusiasts!

🟢 #EUClimatePact Ambassador and Partner call for applications is now open!

Are you passionate about climate action and eager to get others involved? If so, you can become a Climate Pact Ambassador or Partner.
October 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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This year’s World Mental Health Day highlights how catastrophes and emergencies affect people’s mental health.

Every year, natural disasters disrupt lives and essential services, leaving millions struggling to recover.
October 10, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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check out the Chemicals indicator dashboard: www.eea.europa.eu/en/european-...
And read the article in the Environmental Scientist: www.the-ies.org/resources/ar...
#chemicals #Sustainability #ZeroPollution
EU indicator framework for chemicals
The Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability ( CSS ) is part of the EU’s Zero Pollution ambition . The CSS aims to prevent harm to people and the environment from hazardous chemicals and support the EU i...
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October 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Their article highlights:
• the importance of indicators to assess drivers and impacts of chemical pollution
• the type of data currently available — and its limitations
• ongoing efforts to strengthen early warning on emerging chemical risks
October 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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🧪 Chemicals are everywhere in our daily lives — and monitoring their impacts on health and the environment is key to achieving a toxic-free and sustainable future.
October 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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The EU has cut #greenhousegasemissions by over 1/3 since 1990 while still growing its economy.

Planned climate policies show high ambition levels with accelerating emission reductions foreseen over coming years.

#EuropesEnvironment2025 thematic briefings: eea.europa.eu/en/europe-en...
October 14, 2025 at 7:12 AM