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The Global Climate And Health Alliance @gchalliance.bsky.social · 14d

"From pregnancy complications to chronic disease in old age, the evidence shows that the costs of coal, oil, and gas extend far beyond climate change." said @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social www.earth.com/news/fossil-...

Fossil fuel air pollution linked to millions of deaths annually

Fossil fuels don’t just drive climate change - they fuel disease, cancer, and early death, making pollution a global health emergency.

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Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · 16d

📣Fossil fuel harms start before birth & never stop.

A sweeping new report from @gchalliance.bsky.social calls for bold, immediate action to protect human health from “cradle to grave” harms of fossil fuels.

✍️ @cbhattacharji.bsky.social
@iea.org @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social @nature.com

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Ban Fossil Fuel Advertisements Recommends Study On ‘Cradle To Grave’ Climate & Health Impacts - Health Policy Watch

A sweeping new report by a consortium of climate and health experts offers a global indictment of how fossil fuels harm populations - from extraction to

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The Global Climate And Health Alliance @gchalliance.bsky.social · 22d

Out today #Cradle2Grave “The flagship report with 600+ scientific citations, case studies from around world & testimonials from communities & health pros"
“We wanted to show the scale of the problem"- @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social www.climatechangenews.com/2025/09/16/p... - @marielozada.bsky.social

New report links fossil fuels to health harms from birth to old age

A report that compiles over 600 scientific citations shows that fossil fuels' health harms start before birth and extend in time

www.climatechangenews.com

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Shweta Narayan @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ever wondered how deeply fossil fuels harm our health and drive the climate crisis?
Join climate leaders, mayors, health professionals, and the UN Special Rapporteur on Climate Change to uncover the full story.

🔗 Register here: bit.ly/C2GLaunch
@courtghoward.bsky.social @amywestervelt.bsky.social

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Shweta Narayan @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social · Aug 27

From cradle to grave, fossil fuels are making us sick. 🛑
This landmark report reveals the health toll at every stage of their life cycle—and why a just transition can’t wait.

Global Launch | 16 Sept - 9 am NY/ 10 am Brasilia / 2 pm UK/ 6.30 pm New Delhi/ 9pm Malaysia

Register Now: bit.ly/C2GLaunch

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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · Aug 15

timely and important topic

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The Global Climate And Health Alliance @gchalliance.bsky.social · Aug 12

During #wildfires “Not just leaves, branches & trees that are burned. It’s buildings, gasoline stations, old houses with asbestos... There are lots of components" - said @krisebi.bsky.social
While 30 deaths are attributed to the #LosAngelesFire, 400➕ other deaths could be blamed on the event.

Studies reveal hidden deaths and health problems connected to Maui and LA wildfires

Three new studies highlight the severe health impacts of recent wildfires on Maui and in Los Angeles.

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Covering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · Aug 10

Just three months before hosting COP30, Brazil’s Environmental Minister Marina Silva is “battling” to push through environmental protection revisions to a bill that Greenpeace says “could lead to a deforestation explosion” in the Amazon. By Michael Stott and @michaelpooler.ft.com…

Brazilian environment minister battles over new law gutting deforestation protections

Marina Silva to propose changes to legislation rammed through congress ahead of UN climate summit in Belém

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Shweta Narayan @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social · Aug 4

Health Community Responds to Shell’s PR Company Winning COP30 Climate Contract
@gchalliance.bsky.social
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Health Community Responds to Shell’s PR Company Winning COP30 Climate Contract

Hiring a PR company that earns millions from downplaying the fossil fuel industry’s role in the climate crisis, to handle communications for this year’s UN climate conference where countries come toge...

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Shweta Narayan @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social · Aug 4

Brilliant oped in @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social by Dr Jemilah Mahmood & Ed Maibach on why Health Organizations Must Cut Ties with Fossil-Fueled Public Relations and Ad Firms. healthpolicy-watch.news/health-organ...
@gchalliance.bsky.social @jvipondmd.bsky.social @who.int @diarmidcl.bsky.social

Health Organizations Must Cut Ties With Fossil-Fueled Public Relations And Advertising Firms - Health Policy Watch

As health actors meet this week in Brasilia to refine a Health Action Plan for COP30, ending relationships with PR firms that engage with fossil fuel

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unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social @unsrclimatehrights.bsky.social · Aug 1

States & @UN @UNFCCC @UNDP have #HumanRights obligations to tackle #ConflictOfInterest linked to #FossilFuels at #COP30 in #Brazil

particularly after @CIJ_ICJ Opinion shorturl.at/Z0KAD

👉 shorturl.at/xcEzE

@srenvironment.bsky.social @caadcoalition.bsky.social @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social

Climate Home News @climatechangenews.com · Aug 1

Can a PR firm advising one of the world’s top fossil fuel companies be trusted to shape the message from the UN climate summit?

PR firm working for Shell wins COP30 media contract

As calls grow to keep fossil fuel influence out of UN climate talks, campaigners say Edelman’s partnership with the oil and gas major raises an alarming conflict of interest As calls grow to keep…

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The Global Climate And Health Alliance @gchalliance.bsky.social · Jul 29

“To protect health we need to address the cause of climate change and move away from fossil fuels“ said @marinasilva.bsky.social - 🇧🇷Min. of environment - from Global Conference on Climate & Health.
👏 Applauses from the room. The health community gets this, ❓Will @cop30brazil.bsky.social follow?

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Shweta Narayan @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social · Jul 25

The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis – International Court of Justice Ruling Reaction from Health Community @gchalliance.bsky.social
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The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis - International Court of Justice Ruling Reaction from Health Community

The International Court of Justice has delivered a historic affirmation: the climate crisis is a health crisis—and failure to act is a failure to protect life."

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Shweta Narayan @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social · Jul 1

UN Expert Calls for 'Defossilization' of World Economy, Criminal Penalties for Big Oil Climate Disinfo. Elisa Morgera made a case for a just transition away frm fossil fuels calling "this could be the single most impactful health contribution we could ever make." www.commondreams.org/news/fossil-...

UN Expert Calls for 'Defossilization' of World Economy, Criminal Penalties for Big Oil Climate Disinformation | Common Dreams

Health officials warn of extreme heat due to climate change in Europe. UN expert calls for defossilization of economies to prevent human rights impacts. Are wealthy nations willing to take decisive ac...

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Shweta Narayan @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social · Jun 18

Mental Health Professionals Join Calls For Boycott of Advertising Agencies Over Work for Polluters. Growing toll of climate anxiety shows it’s time to stop greenwashing fossil fuels, clinicians say
www.desmog.com/2025/06/17/m...
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Mental Health Professionals Join Calls For Boycott of Advertising Agencies Over Work for Polluters

Health organisations should cut ties with advertising agencies that work for the fossil fuel industry to protest the role of greenwashing in delaying climate action, says a group of mental health advo...

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Shweta Narayan @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social · May 31

Time for the PR and advertising agencies to stop spreading fossil fuel disinformation. The health sector must lead by example and stop hiring companies that also provide service to the fossil fuel industry. #BreakTheFossilInfluence climateandhealthalliance.org/what-we-do/m...

Break the Fossil Influence Campaign - The Global Climate and Health Alliance

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Martina Igini @martinaigini.bsky.social · May 28

⚖️🌎 BREAKING: A German court formally established the legal precedent that major emitters can be held liable under German civil law for climate damages in a case brought by a Peruvian farmer against German energy giant RWE.

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Shweta Narayan @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social · May 28

Fossil fuel adverts are today’s tobacco. Cities must ban them www.context.news/just-transit...

Fossil fuel adverts are today’s tobacco. Cities must ban them | Context by TRF

The promotion of oil, coal and gas is poisoning our environment, driving climate change and slowing the clean energy transition

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The Global Climate And Health Alliance @gchalliance.bsky.social · May 22

⚡LAUNCHED! #BreakFossilFuelInfluence. We call on health orgs to cut ties with PR & ad agencies that serve fossil fuel industry.
✍️ Join 30+ influential health orgs that signed #FossilFreeCommunications commitment
💡Discover simple & powerful step to align your voice with value.
bit.ly/3H7VzkY

Poster and QR code calling health organisations to join the commitment already signed by 30+ influential health organisations for a Fossil Free Communications and working with PR and ad agencies that have no conflict of interest.

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The Global Climate And Health Alliance @gchalliance.bsky.social · May 21

Our take on UN's draft declaration on non-communicable diseases in Politico.
" Failure to name #fossilfuels in draft = glaring omission" - @jessbeagley.bsky.social
"We need a urgent & just transition. It is a public health necessity" - @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social
pro.politico.eu/news/mixed-r...

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The Global Climate And Health Alliance @gchalliance.bsky.social · May 16

Australia: Health Minister urged to prioritise investment and action on climate health – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/health-minis... #WorldHealthAssembly

Health Minister urged to prioritise investment and action on climate health

Introduction by Croakey: A global health organisation has urged Australia and other member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO)

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Shweta Narayan @shwetanarayan30.bsky.social · May 17

🗓️ 22 May | 🕗 8–9:30am | 📍 Geneva Press Club
WHA78 Event Alert: BREAK THE FOSSIL INFLUENCE
Health leaders are drawing the line. Join the launch of the Fossil-Free Health Communications campaign—calling on health orgs to cut ties with PR+Ad firms working for Big Oil.
#WHA78 #BreakTheFossilInfluence

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The Global Climate And Health Alliance @gchalliance.bsky.social · Apr 25

👏 The delegitimisation of the fossil fuel industry is only starting!
🛑Fossil fuel ads definitely not welcome in our streets!
This is a great news for people's #health and the climate.

CAAD_Coalition @caadcoalition.bsky.social · Apr 25

🚨 BREAKING: Judge upholds fossil fuel ad ban, tosses industry argument against The Hague. A major win for people, planet, and climate action #FossilAdBan #ClimateAction buff.ly/OBQFLxX

Climate Action Against Disinformation | Court Rules: Judge Upholds Fossil Fuel Ad Ban, Tosses Industry Argument Against The Hague

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The Global Climate And Health Alliance @gchalliance.bsky.social · Apr 23

Absolutely agree with Antonio Guterres! The #renewables revolution is unstoppable!
Join us in demanding an urgent transition to #cleanenergy. It's an investment that is as good for people's #health, our planet and the economy.

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The Global Climate And Health Alliance @gchalliance.bsky.social · Apr 7

To secure a #HopefulFuture for today’s newborns, we must tackle the climate crisis by ending GHG emissions & building safe, healthy communities where everyone can breathe clean air, afford clean energy, and access the health care they need. #HealthForAll #FossilFree4Health

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