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20 Apr 2018 |
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Our Health At Risk
The Environment Montana Research and Policy Center has released a city-by-city report on air pollution in Montana. “Our message today is clear,” Borden began. “Even one day with unhealthy air is too many. We think burning dirty fuels like coal, oil and gas threatens our health, and it’s time to switch to 100 percent clean, ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Unmasking Our Cities From Air Pollution Will Require Local, State, and Federal Climate Solutions
The Unmask My City campaign launched on May 2nd—World Asthma Day—in ten cities around the world. A partnership of the Global Climate and Health Alliance, the US Climate and Health Alliance, Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment and many others, the campaign uses LED-equipped face masks that allow people to see whether the air ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Ask Your Doctor if the Paris Climate Agreement Is Right for You
Op-Ed: At its core, the climate crisis is a public health crisis. Although physicians have been somewhat late to the game, they are now getting on board in a big way. Article summarizes some of the recent developments in health professionals and organizations acting on climate.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate change and chronic disease: twin perils and a golden opportunity to solve both
As incomes rise in developing countries, their citizens buy more cars and eat more meat. Chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease are rising globally in parallel. This link provides even more golden opportunities for public health. The value of health dividends outweighs the costs of striving for an energy efficient, ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Unmask My City: Because everyone deserves clean air and a stable climate
Through Unmask My City, health organizations and health professionals in participating cities are pushing for solutions such as congestion charging to reduce car and truck traffic in cities; increased support for active transportation and cleaner-energy public transit; phasing out construction of new coal power plants; and monitoring ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Building for mental health and resilience: Architects use design to mitigate environmental stressors
By making our spaces more resilient and communicating that value to tenants, designers can contribute to the improved mental well-being of occupants. Protecting against loss of life and property is important, but it should not be the only factor in meeting site-specific vulnerabilities. As we increase awareness of design’s impact, ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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100 percent renewables—for a healthful California
A great op-ed co-authored by PHI President Mary Pittman about policy that could bring a 100% renewable energy future to California, which would greatly benefit our health.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Hold your breath
As doctors, we have a unique role to play in the places we work – urging hospitals, clinics, academic centers, and other organizations and facilities to lead by example, become role models for energy efficiency, and choose clean renewable energy sources over the ones harming our health. We can start by choosing wind and solar […]
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate change: Direct and indirect impacts on health
Part of a series featuring medical students and health professionals’ writing and work on climate change and health.
20 Apr 2018 |
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An introduction to ‘Eco-Medical Literacy’ and its importance in shaping expert medical professionals
Part of a series featuring medical students and health professionals’ writing and work on climate change and health.