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Ruth Brooker @ruthbrooker.bsky.social · 11d

Would the Green Party like to sign this pledge? ⬆️ @zackpolanski.bsky.social @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social @sianberry.bsky.social @carladenyer.bsky.social

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Al Haddrell @ukhadds.bsky.social · 11d

Violet Affleck made headlines this week with a powerful speech at the UN. In it, she discussed the importance of masking in limiting Covid transmission

Her speech also gave us insights into how the right-wing/Murdoch media engages with science in the age of Covid

Some thoughts

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Ruth Brooker @ruthbrooker.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you! it was an honour to be there.

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Ruth Brooker @ruthbrooker.bsky.social · 11d

Hey girls! Have messaged you over in the *other place 😁

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Ceri Turner 💚 😷 @ceri-turns.bsky.social · 11d

Hi @ZackPolanski, please would you consider signing this #cleanair pledge arising from the inaugural High-Level Side Event on Healthy Indoor Air, taking place on the margins of the UN General Assembly. 👇🏻

www.airclub.org

Air Club

A global coalition aspiring towards healthy indoor air.

www.airclub.org

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Plum Stone @plumskyjam.bsky.social · 11d

It was also wonderful to meet some truly awesome humans including @luckytran.com @masknerd.bsky.social @drericding.bsky.social @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social @ruthbrooker.bsky.social
Amy Proal and David Putrino (pls someone help me tag them)

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Ruth Brooker @ruthbrooker.bsky.social · 11d

What a D............................K

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Sotirios Papathanasiou @seetheair.bsky.social · 12d

The event may be over, but the real work is just beginning. Our mission is to carry this momentum forward—to continue educating and influencing key decision-makers on the profound impact of indoor air quality on public health, productivity, and equity.
#IndoorAir

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Ruth Brooker @ruthbrooker.bsky.social · 12d

Here's Ruth Brooker, representing Clean Air for Kids, signing the Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air at the United Nations in New York.

To sign, visit www.airclub.org

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 14d

Yesterday, history happened at the UN: For the first time hundreds of orgs signed a global pledge declaring that healthy indoor air is a human right.

Healthy indoor air is a key tool for preventing pandemics, building climate resilience, and increasing health equity. We need it everywhere!

People signing the Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air at the UN

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Ruth Brooker @ruthbrooker.bsky.social · 14d

It makes me sigh pointing this out.

But at the "Healthy Indoor Air: A Global Call to Action" deep inside the @UN headquarters, the air quality was not good.

Can someone have a word with Montenegro..

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MJ Nabuurs @mjnabuurs.bsky.social · 16d

Super jelly, Ruth!

Have a great time and #MakeYourNoise!!!

Ruth Brooker @ruthbrooker.bsky.social · 16d

It's a really exciting day today.
I feel privileged to be able to attend this historic event at the United Nations.

This will hopefully be the spark which creates safer, healthier futures for our children.

Thanks to those who have worked so hard to make it happen.

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Ruth Brooker @ruthbrooker.bsky.social · 16d

@greensagainstcovid.bsky.social

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Ruth Brooker @ruthbrooker.bsky.social · 16d

It's a really exciting day today.
I feel privileged to be able to attend this historic event at the United Nations.

This will hopefully be the spark which creates safer, healthier futures for our children.

Thanks to those who have worked so hard to make it happen.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · Sep 8

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase, it's important to know accurate information about COVID-19 in order to protect yourself and others! Get the facts about common myths, and take steps to protect yourself and others.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: covid-19 is over. Fact: COVID-19 continues to spread and change into new variants, and cases are currently increasing.* As of June 23, 2024

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: If my last COVID-19 illness was mild, it will be mild if I get it again.. Fact: Each new COVID-19 infection increases your risk of serious illness, Long COVID, and permanent health consequences like organ damage.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: I don’t need to mask if I stay at least 6 feet from other people while I’m out. Fact: We now know that COVID-19 can spread through the air, even after other people have left the area. This is why it is important to mask and improve indoor ventilation when you can.

COVID-19 myths vs. facts. myth: I’ve already gotten multiple doses of the COVID-19 vaccine over the years. I don’t need any more. Fact: Just like it’s important to get an annual flu shot, it’s important to get updated COVID-19 vaccines each year. The flu shot and the COVID-19 vaccine are each updated annually to protect against current strains of the virus.

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Al Haddrell @ukhadds.bsky.social · Aug 31

One year ago today, I officially started a YouTube Channel.

I thought I’d take the opportunity to reflect on the year, and talk a little about what the channel is, what it isn’t, and what I’m hoping to accomplish with it.

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Ruth Brooker @ruthbrooker.bsky.social · Sep 3

Hey MJ, as it happens I messaged you about this!

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sam--10.bsky.social @sam--10.bsky.social · Aug 28

I hope @carladenyer.bsky.social
@bristolgreenparty.bsky.social recognise this achievement and are supportive of your efforts closer to home, Ruth.

In case of interest, @robbryher.bsky.social

#Bristol
#CleanAirForKids

Ruth Brooker @ruthbrooker.bsky.social · Aug 28

Absolutely thrilled that Clean Air for Kids is a supporting partner at this event happening at the United Nations in New York.

Clean Indoor Air is a human right!

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Ruth Brooker @ruthbrooker.bsky.social · Aug 28

Absolutely thrilled that Clean Air for Kids is a supporting partner at this event happening at the United Nations in New York.

Clean Indoor Air is a human right!

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MJ Nabuurs @mjnabuurs.bsky.social · Aug 26

I believe this whole-heartedly:

@onschoolsafety.bsky.social @theresisters.bsky.social @coopspeak.bsky.social @onthealthcoalition.bsky.social @kprather.bsky.social @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social @ruthbrooker.bsky.social

#CleanTheAir

Voices of Long Covid Podcast @voicesoflcovidpod.bsky.social · Aug 25

Season 2: Episode 10. Clean Air in Schools this Wednesday

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Taylor Lorenz @taylorlorenz.bsky.social · Aug 25

More and more people are relying on ChatGPT for research when the product is so notoriously unreliable.

Rebecca Sear @rebeccasear.bsky.social · Aug 25

“The study authors asked GPT 4o-mini to evaluate the quality of 217 papers. The tool didn’t mention in any of the reports that the papers being analyzed had been retracted or had validity issues.

In 190 cases, GPT described the papers as world leading, internationally excellent, or close to that”

ChatGPT tends to ignore retractions on scientific papers

Study finds the chatbot doesn’t acknowledge concerns with problematic studies

cen.acs.org

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · Aug 25

UK: Covid cases climb to highest level this year with thousands testing positive.

"Almost 1,500 people tested positive for the coronavirus last week, up by 20% on the week before, new data from the UK Health Security Agency has revealed."

Source: archive.md/RkUjl

Covid cases climb to highest level this year with thousands testing positive

Almost 1,500 people tested positive for the coronavirus last week, up by 20 per cent on the week before, new data from the UK Health Security Agency has revealed

News
Phil Cardy Senior Reporter
13:38, 23 Aug 2025

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Ontario School Safety @onschoolsafety.bsky.social · Aug 17

👇 This is a timely and important article as September approaches.

With the impacts of #LongCOVID in kids (+adults), we must address airborne transmission in the places they are required to be by the ON Govt:

Schools + on the bus!

This means:

😷 Respirator masking (eg CA-N95)
💨 Clean indoor air

Ontario School Safety @onschoolsafety.bsky.social · Aug 17

“Experts believe children are about as susceptible to developing long COVID as adults. While Canada has no PCC reporting system for children, reports suggest six million children have been affected by the condition in the U.S. Cheung notes these numbers likely underestimate the scope of the illness”

Do you have long COVID? Here’s how to tell, and what we know about the condition so far

Long COVID affects millions of Canadians and can carry disparate and sometimes debilitating symptoms. Here’s what we know about the condition so far.

www.thestar.com

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The Safer Air Project @saferairproject.bsky.social · Aug 13

Massive announcement! We have a huge opportunity to take Safer shared air to UN Climate Week – but we can only do it with your help. Support our crowdfunding campaign to make this happen by donating or sharing our post.

Click here 👉 globalcall.saferairproject.com

#LivedExperienceMatters #UN

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Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · Aug 21

CVF member, Seren, 18, was invited to Belfast to share her Clinically Vulnerable family’s pandemic experience ahead of Module 8 (starts 29 Sept).

"Thank you to the Covid Inquiry for giving me the opportunity to share some of my story, and to the staff for being so kind today."

Seren, 18, is pictured wearing a white FFP3 mask, tortoise shell round glasses, long brown straight hair, and a pretty jade green dress with a delicate pink floral design. The sleeves are ruffled and it has a v neck. The backdrop is plain and grey.

Seren, 18, is pictured in the distance sat on a chair against a grey screen. She is wearing a white FFP3 mask, tortoise shell round glasses, long brown straight hair, and a pretty jade green dress with a delicate pink floral design. The sleeves are ruffled and it has a v neck. To the right is a plain wooden office style birch door and in the foreground there is a camera on a tripod.

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