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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 1d

"Norton says she understands why the Trump administration would want to control information coming out of the agencies. 'Because information is power.. this isn't really a partisan Democrats versus Republicans issue. This is a democracy versus autocracy issue.' 💚
www.npr.org/2025/10/07/n...

Why some federal workers aren't scared by the threat of shutdown layoffs

Some federal workers support the government shutdown, even as President Trump threatens to use this moment to lay off employees and cut funding to programs.

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 1d

Because of course

EPA asks court to reverse its own PFAS drinking water standards

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EPA asks court to reverse its own PFAS drinking water standards

After years of work to remove chemicals known as PFAS from our drinking water, the EPA is now asking a federal court to reverse its own rules regulating them. L

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 1d

"Norton says she understands why the Trump administration would want to control information coming out of the agencies. 'Because information is power.. this isn't really a partisan Democrats versus Republicans issue. This is a democracy versus autocracy issue.' 💚
www.npr.org/2025/10/07/n...

Why some federal workers aren't scared by the threat of shutdown layoffs

Some federal workers support the government shutdown, even as President Trump threatens to use this moment to lay off employees and cut funding to programs.

www.npr.org

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 2d

This thread 💯
Plus, now that we've undermined trust in mainstream #publichealth, society now expects moms to do a shit-ton of "research" on sunscreens, food additives, household cleaners etc etc etc and make your own safe alternative products from scratch.

Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 3d

lol society hates moms and then gets mad and surprised when women are like "nah, motherhood ain't for me". 🤷🏿‍♀️

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Dr. Jonathan N. Stea @jonathanstea.bsky.social · 2d

This guy is in charge of US health care.

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 2d

This thread 💯
Plus, now that we've undermined trust in mainstream #publichealth, society now expects moms to do a shit-ton of "research" on sunscreens, food additives, household cleaners etc etc etc and make your own safe alternative products from scratch.

Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 3d

lol society hates moms and then gets mad and surprised when women are like "nah, motherhood ain't for me". 🤷🏿‍♀️

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 4d

True. They can't go 5 minutes without talking about Mamdani so..

Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 4d

If what was happening in Chicago was happening in NYC, there would be wall-to-wall cable news coverage

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 3d

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The struggle in #enviroHealth - people are forever obsessing on remote risks and ignoring the most significant and obvious hazards! 💚

Claire Zagorski, MSc, EMT-P @clairezagorski.bsky.social · 3d

Evergreen reminder that people aren’t putting drugs in Halloween candy.

Not only is this not a thing, it’s a distraction from the real issue - vehicles. Cars hitting kiddos. That spikes every Halloween night. Watch your babies, talk about safety, and go with them to keep them out of the street.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 4d

The truth is, the government has been shutting down since January. Mass illegal firings, withholding funds, censorship, corruption. Making this fight about medicaid subsidies is fine. But no democrat should be voting to fund a dictatorship.

Call your dems and tell them to hold the line

5calls.org

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 3d

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The struggle in #enviroHealth - people are forever obsessing on remote risks and ignoring the most significant and obvious hazards! 💚

Claire Zagorski, MSc, EMT-P @clairezagorski.bsky.social · 3d

Evergreen reminder that people aren’t putting drugs in Halloween candy.

Not only is this not a thing, it’s a distraction from the real issue - vehicles. Cars hitting kiddos. That spikes every Halloween night. Watch your babies, talk about safety, and go with them to keep them out of the street.

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 4d

True. They can't go 5 minutes without talking about Mamdani so..

Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 4d

If what was happening in Chicago was happening in NYC, there would be wall-to-wall cable news coverage

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 4d

is this bad?

Delthia Ricks @dricks.bsky.social · 4d

Trusted vaccine guidance has collapsed — along with the rule of law. Government independence, transparency, and legal integrity must be restored👇

Opinion | Trusted Vaccine Guidance Has Collapsed — Along With the Rule of Law

Government independence, transparency, and legal integrity must be restored

www.medpagetoday.com

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 5d

big fails in environmental health: bsky.app/profile/alt-...

alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 28d

No mention to gun violence, of course. Also nothing about lead (Pb) poisoning, asthma, or climate change, which worsens air pollution and harms kids' lungs. Just bs about fluoride and whatnot, not actual hazards to children's health. Love a searchable pdf 💚

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 5d

furloughed environmental health workers should be helping local agencies with health-protective recommendations and messaging to the community 😠

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 6d

Fire crews are battling massive flames at a Chevron refinery just outside of Los Angeles. California Gov.

Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles

Fire crews are battling massive flames at a Chevron refinery just outside of Los Angeles. California Gov.

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 6d

I feel this in my bones 🤗

Freddie Mercury's Cat Chauffeur @libbityboo.bsky.social · 6d

DONT TREAD ON MY SALMONELLA

a yellow background with a snake and the words gun sounds below it

ALT: a yellow background with a snake and the words gun sounds below it

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 5d

truly a golden era for mediocre whites

Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 6d

In case it wasn’t clear, the anti-DEI crusade has never been about merit. Zero news experience. Never been a reporter. Elevated to Editor in Chief of CBS News, one of the most storied news institutions in the nation. www.mediaite.com/media/news/p...

Paramount Officially Acquiring The Free Press and Making Bari Weiss CBS News Editor in Chief: Report

Paramount Skydance will be officially acquiring The Free Press and hiring its founder Bari Weiss as editor in chief of its CBS News division, with the deal to be announced this coming Monday, accordin...

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 5d

I want to listen to her new album, but when will I ever find the time?! *ironic furlough giggle*

AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · 5d

This will never not be hilarious.

To the Swifties, enjoy the beginning of the Showgirl era. It's good to have some happy in the world.
Non-Swifties: Let people enjoy themselves without being this guy:

Sept 15, 2024, Trump posted "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT"

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Moms Clean Air Force @momscleanairforce.org · 5d

Moms: Extreme heat 🔥 & wildfire smoke aren't just uncomfortable—they're linked to preterm birth & low birth weight. We must protect our little ones. Read the report findings & demand climate action for a healthy future. #momsky #climatechange

www.theenergymix.com/how-climate-...

How Climate Change Endangers Mothers and Children

Rising temperatures are rewriting the earliest stages of life, according to a new report.

www.theenergymix.com

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 6d

I feel this in my bones 🤗

Freddie Mercury's Cat Chauffeur @libbityboo.bsky.social · 6d

DONT TREAD ON MY SALMONELLA

a yellow background with a snake and the words gun sounds below it

ALT: a yellow background with a snake and the words gun sounds below it

media.tenor.com

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 7d

fellas, is telehealth woke?

Monica Maalouf, MD @maaloufmd.bsky.social · 7d

Medicare, as of today, will no longer cover telehealth visits.

I can’t imagine a bigger slap in the face to our patients.

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 7d

Huh, so remote work is ok for junior fascists at DHS but not us #PublicHealth idiots at HHS

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 7d

fellas, is telehealth woke?

Monica Maalouf, MD @maaloufmd.bsky.social · 7d

Medicare, as of today, will no longer cover telehealth visits.

I can’t imagine a bigger slap in the face to our patients.

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Kai Kupferschmidt @kakape.bsky.social · 7d

Over on X you can see how the Trump administration is using every channel of communication to frame the shutdown as the fault of Democrats.

Using such official communication channels for partisan politics obviously erodes trust. As with many things we are witnessing, this will have lasting effects

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alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 8d

*sweating profusely*

Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 8d

The is currently the front page of hud dot gov #hatchact

alt Environmental Health @alt-enviro-health.bsky.social · 8d

this idiot lecturing our military leaders 😤

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Hegseth: "Should our enemies choose foolishly to challenge us, they will be crushed by the violence, precision, and ferocity of the War Department. To our enemies, FAFO."

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