Health professionals see the impacts of climate change and air pollution every day – from asthma attacks to heat-related illness. That’s why advocates like pediatrician Dr. Clare Burchenal are speaking out on key Colorado energy and air quality decisions.

Utility decisions = health decisions. In the @dailycamera.com, Advocate Leslie Schein breaks down how #PublicUtilitiesCommission decisions impact air quality, energy costs, and community health – and why this moment matters. Read more:

“This is a meaningful step forward for public health in Colorado. By adopting standards to reduce exposure to the most harmful air toxics, we are moving closer to a future where fewer families are dealing with preventable illnesses linked to pollution." – Dr. Maria Chansky

Democrats’ dueling data center bills have stalled as opposition to the industry mounts

Hot, dry and hurricane-scarred: How climate change fueled wildfires in Georgia and Florida “It all speaks to how dramatically we really are changing our climate.”

What’s coal got to do with it? Coal pollution isn’t just an environmental issue – it’s a public health issue. Dr. Sara Carpenter breaks down why we need HB 26-1226 to fight back against federal efforts to keep coal plants online longer. #coleg

Colorado is at a turning point. The climate decisions being made by #coleg will shape public health for decades to come – from data centers to energy costs to air pollution. Dr. Sara Carpenter lays out why this moment matters in @coloradonewsline.com 👇 coloradonewsline.com/2026/04/14/c...

It's that time of year again 🤧 As allergy season starts earlier because of the effects of climate change, allergists say symptoms may become more intense.

Invisible plumes 🔥 and ‘terrible pollution’: the reality of the US gas sites rated ‘grade A’... Exclusive: Guardian investigation into reliability of methane certification issued by MiQ reveals weakness of voluntary model #CutMethane www.theguardian.com/environment/...

#AirPollution can lead to increased cancer risk, asthma, and heart disease. Hear from Dr. Maria Chansky on why strong protections through Reg 30 are essential to protect public health: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mles...

Data centers aren’t just a tech issue – they’re a public health issue. Air pollution. Water strain. Energy costs. Dr. Simona Martin breaks down why Colorado needs strong #datacenter guardrails 👇 boulderreportinglab.org/2026/03/22/s...

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission was legally directed to enhance monitoring standards for the majority of the state’s pipelines -- but they missed the mark. Why EDF is fighting for improved rules to protect CO communities: blogs.edf.org/energyexchan...

By dismantling the #EndangermentFinding, EPA didn’t just roll back #climate protections – it undermined the democratic foundations that make accountable governance possible.

"Delaying coal retirement isn’t a neutral decision. It means more Colorado children will struggle to breathe, more seniors hospitalized, and more preventable illness in our community and no workable healthier solutions ahead." – HAWC Board Member Laura Howard, BSN, RN

New from CAP: How the Trump administration has rigged the system in favor of corporate polluters while cutting health care, health research, public health and child welfare services, undermining healthy environments and threatening children’s futures. ⬇️ www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...

"Between 2025 and 2050, our analysis finds that climate change could impose roughly $33–$37 billion in additional costs and resilience needs across Colorado’s health, infrastructure, wildfire, flooding, and winter recreation impacts," says Pegah Jalali. 350colorado.org/colorado-cli...

🚨 This EPA’s actions to put polluters first, at the expense of our health, are dangerous and will be deadly. Administrator Zeldin has abandoned his sworn duty and must be held accountable for his agenda. Sign the petition: actionnetwork.org/petitions/he... @actonclimateus.bsky.social

📢 Calling all health professionals! Join the Fossil Free for Health Coalition on February 12 to boost your advocacy skills and connect with the community working on visionary #MakePollutersPay campaigns across the country. Register here: healthinpartnership-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Virtual registration for the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention lets you join the conversation on climate and health from anywhere. Secure your spot today: cvent.me/qxz7yN #OPOH26

“Climate-driven disasters are not one-time events – their health impacts last for years, especially for children.” For #ClimateDisasterAwarenessWeek, pediatric ER physician Dr. Nikita Habermehl called on Colorado legislators to take bold action to protect public health and our climate.

EPA has a clearly defined mission: to protect human health and the environment. But under the leadership of Administrator Lee Zeldin the agency has betrayed its mission. It is failing the families it is supposed to protect, sacrificing health to the interests of polluters.

Frontline nurses are pushing back against rollbacks on toxic chemical safeguards — our communities deserve strong protections! Read our press release here (link in bio) 👉 zurl.co/ib2Ug

The EPA is abandoning its duty to protect our health and is instead protecting industry profits. I talked with @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy about how Americans will be left footing the bill from poorer health and higher healthcare costs.

Secure your spot! In-person registration for the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention is limited—don’t miss your chance to join us this March in Arlington, Virginia. Register here: cvent.me/qxz7yN #OPOH26

We need transparent oversight, public input, and clean energy standards that put health, equity, & affordability first. Cheering utility proposals before review damages trust and risks locking AZ into higher costs + fossil fuel dependence. 🧪🌎⚕️

Colorado families deserve energy decisions that protect our lungs, hearts, and brains – not ones that keep dirty, costly coal online. Read more in the @coloradosun.com ⬇️ coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/t...

"Methane is a powerful climate pollutant that also worsens the air quality issues driving asthma, respiratory illness, and other preventable health harms – especially for children and those living closest to landfills.” - Dr. Nikita Habermehl, HAWC Advocate and emergency medicine pediatrician

New EDF release: Satellite Data Shows Colorado Oil & Gas Methane Emissions Dropped as State Rules Took Effect Read more here ⬇️ edf.org/Z6VP

We're thrilled the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission voted 6-0 ‼️ to establish strong regulations to protect public health from harmful landfill methane emissions! Read more from our partners at @fullcirclefuture.bsky.social ⬇️

HAWC Advocate and emergency medicine pediatrician Dr. Nikita Habermehl testified before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission yesterday to encourage them to chart a clean energy future that phases out natural gas, makes our air safer to breathe, and puts public health over profits. Learn more 👇

🌍 The 2025 Lancet Countdown Global Report is LIVE! 128 experts from 71 institutions track 57 indicators linking climate & health — from heat deaths to fossil fuel finance. 💡 Climate action is health action. 🔗 lancetcountdown.org #LancetCountdown #ClimateHealth #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateAction

💡 In a new piece on the Project Drawdown Insights hub, Heather McDiarmid, Ph.D. breaks down five reasons heat pumps are awesome for your comfort, your community, and the climate! 👉 Dive into the full article: https://bit.ly/4o9lFot