I am so inspired by @keyachatterjee.bsky.social speaking this morning at #OurPlanetOurHealth about current events. Talking to us about the exact moment we're in, as adults, with the harsh truth and tips from @freedcproject.bsky.social. WOW this is so refreshing!! Not mincing words. Thank you!
“As climate disasters become more frequent and severe, protecting neurological health must become a central component of emergency preparedness and recovery efforts.”
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Graphic promoting the Our Planet, Our Health: 2026 Climate Action Convention. It will take place February 28 - March 3, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia, and online. The event is hosted by the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health.
🗓️ Mark your calendars and get ready for #OurPlanetOurHealth 2026!
We can't wait to bring the climate and health community together for another year of learning and action. When the world feels bleak, this connection gives us hope. Stay tuned for registration details.
On this #EarthDay, we are proud of being a County that leads on climate change and environmental issues, and the home to 422 parks across 36,991 acres and beautiful green spaces across our community.
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The #WorldHealthDay is a reminder that diseases do not know borders.
International collaboration in #research #knowledge #preparedness is in everybody‘s interest.
#HealthyBeginningsHopefulFutures #OurPlanetOurHealth
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🌍 On #WorldHealthDay, we’re reminded that a healthy planet means healthy people.
The #SPRINGSproject explores how climate change affects water quality and health—working to prevent waterborne diseases and support more resilient communities.
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💡 Our Comms Co-Chair Phil Newell explained CAAD's definition of climate disinformation at the #OurPlanetOurHealth conference earlier this month. Notably, the European Commission's definition bears striking similarities 👀
I had the honor of presenting my CUIDAR study, and highlighting the disproportionate health risks in the US farmworker community due to extreme heat at the #OurPlanetOurHealth convention in DC this past weekend.
#climatehealth #extremeheat #farmworkers #healthequity #climatejustice #publichealth
Today over 100 doctors, nurses, and health professionals visited their members of Congress to ask them to protect the investments from the IRA and IIJA. Americans want clean air and a livable future, and we’ll continue to use our voices for a better tomorrow #OurPlanetOurHealth #climatechange
Part of the GCCHE team at the annual #OurPlanetOurHealth 2025 Climate Action Convention in Washington, DC this weekend.
It was great to connect with old and new colleagues and collaborators! See you next year.
Four health professionals based in DC preparing to speak with federal legislators
Ready to visit Capitol Hill to talk about with our Rep about how health is affected by climate change right now. Sharing perspectives from pediatric infectious disease, family medicine, and public health that serve families in DC.
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🌎⚡️It’s a beautiful day to support investments in clean energy and pollution reduction! Our advocates are out in force today on Capitol Hill to meet with their elected officials. #OurPlanetOurHealth
Partnerships and collaboration across sectors -- health, businesses, and community -- are essential to driving needed climate solutions. This is more true than ever!
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“Teach your children the magic of an ordinary life.”
Lindsey Burghardt, Chief Science Officer at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, closing out our pediatric health session with a reminder to appreciate the joys, not just see the problems. #OurPlanetOurHealth
Thanks for this @vscooper.micropopbio.org. Clear and simple.
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@lisapatel.bsky.social @maibached.bsky.social
For our health and the environment's sake, let's get rid of #plastics!
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"Only 4% of articles about climate change mentioned children & only 2% mentioned children's health"
Lindsey Burghardt from the Harvard Center on the Developing Child.
We can make a difference by ensuring people understand that climate change is affecting children's health today!
#OurPlanetOurHealth
"We don't know anyone who voted for dirty air for children" Almeta Cooper from @cleanairmoms.bsky.social
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Inspirational keynote by former Senate majority leader Dr. Bill Frist. He reminded us that there is broad bipartisan support for clean air, clean water, and nature based solutions that promote human and planetary work. Now comes the hard work of building broader coalitions #OurPlanetOurHealth
Plastics carry an enormous economic and health cost. Industry claims of a “circular economy” for plastics is greenwashing—is usually involves incineration which transfers rather than prevents pollution. We need to limit single-use #plastics in healthcare #OurPlanetOurHealth
Great session on healthcare sustainability and how to navigate this political moment. We can educate our colleagues to build will for change, find the “easy wins” by working with orgs like @global.noharm.org, and stay persistent. #OurPlanetOurHealth
Incredible to hear from our speakers on their decarbonization journeys! What does your roadmap look like? #OurPlanetOurHealth
Our world-esteemed, Montana-based Dr Beth Schenk speaking in DC at the MSCCH 2025 annual conference: Our Planet, Our Health on healthcare emissions Hundreds of providers are gathered to mobilize for climate action! #climatehealth #climateaction #ourplanetourhealth @bethschenck.bsky.social
"Every heat stroke death is preventable" Barrak Alahmad from @harvardcchange.bsky.social on how the science of heat standards, regulation, and built environment can save lives.
We have the tools and knowledge to adapt and improve our climate resilience
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“You are the trusted voices. You are the ones who can connect the dots. You are the ones who can build momentum. By working together, we will make a huge, huge difference.” #OurPlanetOurHealth
“Get rid of distractions and focus. That’s the way you’re going to move toward the future.” @bfrist.bsky.social on how we navigate this moment and carry our work forward. #OurPlanetOurHealth
"Progressive, conservative, liberally, it doesn't matter" Senator Bill Frist on how the immediate health impacts cut across our political differences.
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Words of the day: connection, community, collaboration.
Attendees at #OurPlanetOurHealth are ready for another day of networking and learning! What are you looking forward to most?
Still inspired by Reverend Gerald Durley and Charlotte Brody sharing their insights and wisdom from decades of work in social justice movements.
Fired up to bring enthusiasm and joy to this critical work.
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A powerful way to end the day at #OurPlanetOurHealth: hearing from graduates of our Climate & Health Equity Fellowship on how they’re driving impactful change in their communities and beyond.
