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Rising heat, failing kidneys: Climate’s hidden toll on migrant workers
Rising heat, failing kidneys: Climate’s hidden toll on migrant workers
Migrant workers return from Gulf countries with failed kidneys, victims of extreme temperatures, grueling labor, and a global system that leaves them unprotected.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Rising heat, failing kidneys: Climate’s hidden toll on migrant workers
EPA has protected our clean air and water for decades, but under Trump's leadership they're rolling back life-saving pollution limits, allowing for increased cancer-causing emissions which puts our health and climate at risk. #ThanksTrump
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Trump EPA rollbacks would weaken rules projected to save billions of dollars and thousands of lives
When the head of the Environmental Protection Agency earlier this year announced a massive rollback of environmental regulations, he said it would spark a “Golden Age” for the American economy.
apnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
EPA has protected our clean air and water for decades, but under Trump's leadership they're rolling back life-saving pollution limits, allowing for increased cancer-causing emissions which puts our health and climate at risk. #ThanksTrump
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NEW STUDY: More than 14% of people in the contiguous United States reside within a mile of at least one piece of #FossilFuel infrastructure. Authors: @jjbuonocore.bsky.social & @marydwillis.bsky.social. @bostonu.bsky.social
Nearly 47 Million Americans Are at High Risk of Potential Health Hazards from Fossil Fuel Infrastructure | Institute for Global Sustainability
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November 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
NEW STUDY: More than 14% of people in the contiguous United States reside within a mile of at least one piece of #FossilFuel infrastructure. Authors: @jjbuonocore.bsky.social & @marydwillis.bsky.social. @bostonu.bsky.social
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Hundreds of public health workers and their allies marched from the National Mall toward HHS headquarters to demand HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s resignation following a rally organized by @apha.org.
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/apha/118360?trw=no
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/apha/118360?trw=no
Public Health Workers March to HHS, Demand RFK Jr.'s Removal
American Public Health Association closes its annual meeting with organized protest
www.medpagetoday.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Hundreds of public health workers and their allies marched from the National Mall toward HHS headquarters to demand HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s resignation following a rally organized by @apha.org.
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/apha/118360?trw=no
Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/apha/118360?trw=no
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Fossil fuels harm our health in more ways than most people realize. Rapidly transitioning away from fossil fuels is not just an environmental necessity; it’s a public health imperative. @psr.org @wpsr.bsky.social @sfbaypsr.bsky.social @psr-ny.bsky.social @psr-la.bsky.social psr.org/issues/envir...
Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution | Physicians for Social Responsibility
Fueling Sickness The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution A collaborative report on the direct health impacts of fossil fuel pollution across every system of the body and every stage of fossil...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Fossil fuels harm our health in more ways than most people realize. Rapidly transitioning away from fossil fuels is not just an environmental necessity; it’s a public health imperative. @psr.org @wpsr.bsky.social @sfbaypsr.bsky.social @psr-ny.bsky.social @psr-la.bsky.social psr.org/issues/envir...
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NEW! Updated gas appliance section of the 9th ed #fracking science Compendium, w/ nearly 3x the number of studies we had 2 yrs ago. More data on carcinogenic & respiratory-harming emissions, and health & economic benefits of converting gas appliances to #electric.
W/ @psr.org
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November 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
NEW! Updated gas appliance section of the 9th ed #fracking science Compendium, w/ nearly 3x the number of studies we had 2 yrs ago. More data on carcinogenic & respiratory-harming emissions, and health & economic benefits of converting gas appliances to #electric.
W/ @psr.org
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Fossil fuels are bad for the planet and health. Our new report shows how coal, oil & methane gas harm every system of the body at every stage of life. Learn more: psr.org/fuelingsickness
November 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Fossil fuels are bad for the planet and health. Our new report shows how coal, oil & methane gas harm every system of the body at every stage of life. Learn more: psr.org/fuelingsickness
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Rising heat kills one person a minute worldwide, major report reveals
Rising heat kills one person a minute worldwide, major report reveals
Biggest analysis of its kind finds millions are dying each year because of failure to tackle climate crisis
Rising global heat is now killing one person a minute around the world, a major report on the health impact of the climate crisis has revealed.
It says the world’s addiction to fossil fuels also causes toxic air pollution, wildfires and the spread of diseases such as dengue fever, and millions each year are dying owing to the failure to tackle global heating. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Rising heat kills one person a minute worldwide, major report reveals
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We can’t go back. From #SuperstormSandy to #HurricaneMelissa, extreme weather disasters have become too frequent due to climate change. We won’t stand by while the Trump administration jeopardizes our health and safety. #ActOnClimate.
October 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We can’t go back. From #SuperstormSandy to #HurricaneMelissa, extreme weather disasters have become too frequent due to climate change. We won’t stand by while the Trump administration jeopardizes our health and safety. #ActOnClimate.
As #HurricaneMelissa makes landfall on the anniversary of #SuperstormSandy, we are once again reminded that devastating storms like these are becoming the new normal as Trump’s EPA is abandoning its mission to protect us from disasters. #ClimateCantWait
October 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
As #HurricaneMelissa makes landfall on the anniversary of #SuperstormSandy, we are once again reminded that devastating storms like these are becoming the new normal as Trump’s EPA is abandoning its mission to protect us from disasters. #ClimateCantWait
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Today marks 100 days until the New START treaty is set to expire.
Tonight, @winwithoutwar.bsky.social hosts a webinar connecting the ongoing harms of nuclear production. Feat. Mary Dickson, Allen Hester (@fcnl.bsky.social) and Maylene Hughes (@psr.org). Register ⬇️
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Tonight, @winwithoutwar.bsky.social hosts a webinar connecting the ongoing harms of nuclear production. Feat. Mary Dickson, Allen Hester (@fcnl.bsky.social) and Maylene Hughes (@psr.org). Register ⬇️
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 100 Days: Preventing a Nuclear Arms Race After New START. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The last remaining arms control treaty restraining the world's largest nuclear arsenals is set to expire in February - just 100 days away. Join us for a conversation connecting the past harms of nucle...
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October 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Today marks 100 days until the New START treaty is set to expire.
Tonight, @winwithoutwar.bsky.social hosts a webinar connecting the ongoing harms of nuclear production. Feat. Mary Dickson, Allen Hester (@fcnl.bsky.social) and Maylene Hughes (@psr.org). Register ⬇️
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Tonight, @winwithoutwar.bsky.social hosts a webinar connecting the ongoing harms of nuclear production. Feat. Mary Dickson, Allen Hester (@fcnl.bsky.social) and Maylene Hughes (@psr.org). Register ⬇️
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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NEW from @americanprogress.bsky.social and @nrdc.org --> 65% of all U.S. electric and 59% of all U.S. natural gas utility costumers face increased or proposals for increased utility rates by 2027. Find out some reasons why in our new report: www.americanprogress.org/article/resi...
Residents of 49 States and Washington, D.C., Face Increasing Electric and Natural Gas Bills
This updated utility rate tracker shows rate increases or proposals set to go into effect over the next two years that, coupled with Trump administration actions, could mean that households and busine...
www.americanprogress.org
October 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
NEW from @americanprogress.bsky.social and @nrdc.org --> 65% of all U.S. electric and 59% of all U.S. natural gas utility costumers face increased or proposals for increased utility rates by 2027. Find out some reasons why in our new report: www.americanprogress.org/article/resi...
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📢 Registration is now open for the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention!
This event offers a unique opportunity to learn, build community, and develop skills you can use to make an impact.
Register here: cvent.me/qxz7yN #OPOH26
This event offers a unique opportunity to learn, build community, and develop skills you can use to make an impact.
Register here: cvent.me/qxz7yN #OPOH26
October 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
📢 Registration is now open for the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention!
This event offers a unique opportunity to learn, build community, and develop skills you can use to make an impact.
Register here: cvent.me/qxz7yN #OPOH26
This event offers a unique opportunity to learn, build community, and develop skills you can use to make an impact.
Register here: cvent.me/qxz7yN #OPOH26
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Trump and RFK Jr. aren't making America healthy again—in fact, they're making our nation's health care worse. @cmkelly.bsky.social explains how the administration is undermining its own MAHA agenda:
October 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Trump and RFK Jr. aren't making America healthy again—in fact, they're making our nation's health care worse. @cmkelly.bsky.social explains how the administration is undermining its own MAHA agenda:
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The dawn is here. A new day calls.
Let’s honor the wisdom of ancestors and protect the wild beauty that still remains.
The beauty within each one of us, the beauty we see out in the world, and the beauty yet to be seen by generations yet to come.
EarthGives🌎org
#earthgives2025 #generosity
Let’s honor the wisdom of ancestors and protect the wild beauty that still remains.
The beauty within each one of us, the beauty we see out in the world, and the beauty yet to be seen by generations yet to come.
EarthGives🌎org
#earthgives2025 #generosity
October 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The dawn is here. A new day calls.
Let’s honor the wisdom of ancestors and protect the wild beauty that still remains.
The beauty within each one of us, the beauty we see out in the world, and the beauty yet to be seen by generations yet to come.
EarthGives🌎org
#earthgives2025 #generosity
Let’s honor the wisdom of ancestors and protect the wild beauty that still remains.
The beauty within each one of us, the beauty we see out in the world, and the beauty yet to be seen by generations yet to come.
EarthGives🌎org
#earthgives2025 #generosity
📣 120+ organizations from across the country just sent a letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding common sense safety regulations for CO2 pipelines.
www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/10/06/1...
Call your Senator and tell them the Pipeline Safety Act must include community safety!
www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/10/06/1...
Call your Senator and tell them the Pipeline Safety Act must include community safety!
120+ Groups Urge CO2 Pipeline Safety Updates to PIPES Act
Senate Commerce Committee will mark up the PIPES Act Wednesday
www.foodandwaterwatch.org
October 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
📣 120+ organizations from across the country just sent a letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding common sense safety regulations for CO2 pipelines.
www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/10/06/1...
Call your Senator and tell them the Pipeline Safety Act must include community safety!
www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/10/06/1...
Call your Senator and tell them the Pipeline Safety Act must include community safety!
At the first day of the IPPNW World Congress in Nagasaki PSR met with international colleagues working to abolish nuclear weapons. PSR board member Dr. Joe Hodgkin spoke during the Student Plenary session about activating American medical students for nuclear disarmament. Follow along for more! ☮️☢️🌏
October 2, 2025 at 11:08 PM
At the first day of the IPPNW World Congress in Nagasaki PSR met with international colleagues working to abolish nuclear weapons. PSR board member Dr. Joe Hodgkin spoke during the Student Plenary session about activating American medical students for nuclear disarmament. Follow along for more! ☮️☢️🌏
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A new article out in @nejm.org analyzes the potential adverse health effects of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and its energy-related provisions, concluding that Americans are likely to regard the bill as "sickening" as those consequences manifest.
Adverse Health Effects of Energy-Related Provisions in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” | NEJM
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” will dramatically increase U.S. greenhouse-gas emissions,
along with all their known adverse health consequences.
www.nejm.org
October 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
A new article out in @nejm.org analyzes the potential adverse health effects of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and its energy-related provisions, concluding that Americans are likely to regard the bill as "sickening" as those consequences manifest.
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🚨 Breaking: 15 young Americans have filed a historic human rights petition against the U.S. for fueling the climate crisis. They’re calling on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to take urgent action and protect their rights and futures. PR: bit.ly/petitionfiling
September 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🚨 Breaking: 15 young Americans have filed a historic human rights petition against the U.S. for fueling the climate crisis. They’re calling on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to take urgent action and protect their rights and futures. PR: bit.ly/petitionfiling
All children deserve #CleanAir, #CleanWater, safe food & products, and healthy places to live, learn & play. Join us on 10/9 to celebrate all of the #ChildrensEnvironmentalHealth wins from this year & take action to #ProtectKidsHealth on #CEHday cehday.org
Children's Environmental Health Day
Healthy environments for all kids!
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October 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
All children deserve #CleanAir, #CleanWater, safe food & products, and healthy places to live, learn & play. Join us on 10/9 to celebrate all of the #ChildrensEnvironmentalHealth wins from this year & take action to #ProtectKidsHealth on #CEHday cehday.org
Richard Hart of @aceee.org breaks down for @volts.wtf how industrial heat pump manufacturers are innovating to meet the needs of all kinds of factories in the U.S., making fossil-free whiskey, beer and chocolate a reality
www.volts.wtf/p/how-to-cle...
www.volts.wtf/p/how-to-cle...
How to clean up beer brewing and other low-temperature industries
Teresa Cheng and Richard Hart join me to discuss how to decarbonize industries that run on industrial boilers, like beer and paper.
www.volts.wtf
September 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Richard Hart of @aceee.org breaks down for @volts.wtf how industrial heat pump manufacturers are innovating to meet the needs of all kinds of factories in the U.S., making fossil-free whiskey, beer and chocolate a reality
www.volts.wtf/p/how-to-cle...
www.volts.wtf/p/how-to-cle...
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As climate change worsens, extreme heat and air pollution pose greater threats to our health. Listen as @vinguptamd.bsky.social explains the risks to our communities:
September 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
As climate change worsens, extreme heat and air pollution pose greater threats to our health. Listen as @vinguptamd.bsky.social explains the risks to our communities:
Today is the final day to submit your comment on the proposed repeal of the endangerment finding. Together, we can defend science, protect our communities, and build a safer, healthier future. secure.everyaction.com/z-0fIvO6fU-m...
Tell EPA: We need the endangerment finding!
Trump's EPA is attempting to overturn the EPA's Endangerment Finding. This bedrock conclusion is the basis for many environmental protections aiming to decrease climate-change causing emissions. Submi...
secure.everyaction.com
September 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Today is the final day to submit your comment on the proposed repeal of the endangerment finding. Together, we can defend science, protect our communities, and build a safer, healthier future. secure.everyaction.com/z-0fIvO6fU-m...
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What makes us (unwittingly) share climate misinformation online?
👩🎓 professional expertise
✍️ message style
👍 bandwagon cues
A new study from @ittefaq.bsky.social shows how users decide whether to believe and share false climate info: https://loom.ly/PxnTxEs
👩🎓 professional expertise
✍️ message style
👍 bandwagon cues
A new study from @ittefaq.bsky.social shows how users decide whether to believe and share false climate info: https://loom.ly/PxnTxEs
What makes us (unwittingly) share climate misinformation online? | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Climate change is one of the most important challenges facing our planet, yet social media platforms are filled with climate misinformation. When false or
hsph.harvard.edu
September 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
What makes us (unwittingly) share climate misinformation online?
👩🎓 professional expertise
✍️ message style
👍 bandwagon cues
A new study from @ittefaq.bsky.social shows how users decide whether to believe and share false climate info: https://loom.ly/PxnTxEs
👩🎓 professional expertise
✍️ message style
👍 bandwagon cues
A new study from @ittefaq.bsky.social shows how users decide whether to believe and share false climate info: https://loom.ly/PxnTxEs
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ICYMI: Last night, we hosted a webinar alongside @ucs.org, @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social, and @enviroprotnet.bsky.social to mobilize communities and tell Congress to protect funding to services like EPA, NOAA and FEMA.
Watch the full event here ⬇️
youtu.be/Fa6OanO5c7o
Watch the full event here ⬇️
youtu.be/Fa6OanO5c7o
For a Safe Climate Webinar: Congress Must Protect Americans from Pollution, Extreme Heat
YouTube video by Climate Action Campaign
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September 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
ICYMI: Last night, we hosted a webinar alongside @ucs.org, @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social, and @enviroprotnet.bsky.social to mobilize communities and tell Congress to protect funding to services like EPA, NOAA and FEMA.
Watch the full event here ⬇️
youtu.be/Fa6OanO5c7o
Watch the full event here ⬇️
youtu.be/Fa6OanO5c7o