Boffo op-Ed by my medical colleague @ashleymcclure.bsky.social on how to protect human and planetary health. @docsforclimate.bsky.social @gchalliance.bsky.social @psr.org @apha.org @howardfrumkin.bsky.social @jonathanpatz.bsky.social @climate4health.bsky.social @bfrist.bsky.social

Earlier this week, Phoenix broke a 56-year-old heat record, hitting 81 degrees on Monday - a high that's 10-20 degrees above normal for this time of year. Climate change is fueling unusually warm winter days in Arizona. www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...

The federal government is rife with officials who deny climate change in leadership positions - including the President, VP, EPA Administrator, Secretary of the Interior, and 119 members of Congress. Read the analysis from @americanprogress.bsky.social www.americanprogress.org/article/clim...

Check out this interview with PSR's Board President, Mark Vossler (@markvmd.bsky.social), about our recent report, Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution.

This past week, we released a map detailing the Trump admin's legally dubious Clean Air Act exemptions for coal plants, chemical manufacturers & other facilities emitting toxic air pollutants. These exemptions will harm overburdened communities across the US. Here's how this interactive tool works:

It appears that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has, within the past week, scrubbed a large amount of climate change content from its official website, as well as *removed human-caused warming* from the discussion on its "causes of climate change" page.

Cato Hernandez at @LAist.com highlights a new map showing where SoCal’s largest industrial boilers are located — and why advocates want @southcoastqmd to adopt zero-emission rules before we lock in decades more pollution. Read it here: laist.com/news/climate...

It’s difficult to claim “energy dominance” when families can’t afford to heat their homes. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/policy-regulation/heating-assist-winter-energy-prices

Today! Join the Climate Justice Plan Community Forum as we shape a future where every community member has access to affordable clean energy. 📅 3–5pm PT 📍 Multnomah Building 315 or Zoom 🔗 Register for either at buff.ly/iJ9VuDG

We need permitting reform that promotes renewable energy and prioritizes community engagement. The SPEED Act is not the answer and Congress must reject this bill. Contact your Representative today! secure.everyaction.com/rMmeABjWf0us...

Happy Giving Tuesday! 🫶 Your gift to PSR today will have double the impact, thanks to a generous match of up to a total of $10,000! Join us in supporting healthy and safe communities across the country. psr.org/givingtuesday

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, the biggest day of charitable giving in the world! Give an early gift to PSR today and double your impact! All donations today and tomorrow will be matched, up to a total of $10,000! 🙌

Rising heat, failing kidneys: Climate’s hidden toll on migrant workers

EPA has protected our clean air and water for decades, but under Trump's leadership they're rolling back life-saving pollution limits, allowing for increased cancer-causing emissions which puts our health and climate at risk. #ThanksTrump apnews.com/article/epa-...

NEW STUDY: More than 14% of people in the contiguous United States reside within a mile of at least one piece of #FossilFuel infrastructure. Authors: @jjbuonocore.bsky.social & @marydwillis.bsky.social. @bostonu.bsky.social

Hundreds of public health workers and their allies marched from the National Mall toward HHS headquarters to demand HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s resignation following a rally organized by @apha.org. Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/meetingcoverage/apha/118360?trw=no

Fossil fuels harm our health in more ways than most people realize. Rapidly transitioning away from fossil fuels is not just an environmental necessity; it’s a public health imperative. @psr.org @wpsr.bsky.social @sfbaypsr.bsky.social @psr-ny.bsky.social @psr-la.bsky.social psr.org/issues/envir...

NEW! Updated gas appliance section of the 9th ed #fracking science Compendium, w/ nearly 3x the number of studies we had 2 yrs ago. More data on carcinogenic & respiratory-harming emissions, and health & economic benefits of converting gas appliances to #electric. W/ @psr.org tinyurl.com/2s4v7pmn

Fossil fuels are bad for the planet and health. Our new report shows how coal, oil & methane gas harm every system of the body at every stage of life. Learn more: psr.org/fuelingsickness

Rising heat kills one person a minute worldwide, major report reveals

We can’t go back. From #SuperstormSandy to #HurricaneMelissa, extreme weather disasters have become too frequent due to climate change. We won’t stand by while the Trump administration jeopardizes our health and safety. #ActOnClimate.

As #HurricaneMelissa makes landfall on the anniversary of #SuperstormSandy, we are once again reminded that devastating storms like these are becoming the new normal as Trump’s EPA is abandoning its mission to protect us from disasters. #ClimateCantWait

Today marks 100 days until the New START treaty is set to expire. Tonight, @winwithoutwar.bsky.social hosts a webinar connecting the ongoing harms of nuclear production. Feat. Mary Dickson, Allen Hester (@fcnl.bsky.social) and Maylene Hughes (@psr.org). Register ⬇️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

NEW from @americanprogress.bsky.social and @nrdc.org --> 65% of all U.S. electric and 59% of all U.S. natural gas utility costumers face increased or proposals for increased utility rates by 2027. Find out some reasons why in our new report: www.americanprogress.org/article/resi...

📢 Registration is now open for the 2026 Our Planet, Our Health Convention! This event offers a unique opportunity to learn, build community, and develop skills you can use to make an impact. Register here: cvent.me/qxz7yN #OPOH26

Trump and RFK Jr. aren't making America healthy again—in fact, they're making our nation's health care worse. @cmkelly.bsky.social explains how the administration is undermining its own MAHA agenda:

The dawn is here. A new day calls. Let’s honor the wisdom of ancestors and protect the wild beauty that still remains. The beauty within each one of us, the beauty we see out in the world, and the beauty yet to be seen by generations yet to come. EarthGives🌎org #earthgives2025 #generosity

📣 120+ organizations from across the country just sent a letter to the Senate Commerce Committee demanding common sense safety regulations for CO2 pipelines. www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2025/10/06/1... Call your Senator and tell them the Pipeline Safety Act must include community safety!

At the first day of the IPPNW World Congress in Nagasaki PSR met with international colleagues working to abolish nuclear weapons. PSR board member Dr. Joe Hodgkin spoke during the Student Plenary session about activating American medical students for nuclear disarmament. Follow along for more! ☮️☢️🌏

A new article out in @nejm.org analyzes the potential adverse health effects of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and its energy-related provisions, concluding that Americans are likely to regard the bill as "sickening" as those consequences manifest.

🚨 Breaking: 15 young Americans have filed a historic human rights petition against the U.S. for fueling the climate crisis. They’re calling on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to take urgent action and protect their rights and futures. PR: bit.ly/petitionfiling

All children deserve #CleanAir, #CleanWater, safe food & products, and healthy places to live, learn & play. Join us on 10/9 to celebrate all of the #ChildrensEnvironmentalHealth wins from this year & take action to #ProtectKidsHealth on #CEHday cehday.org

Richard Hart of @aceee.org breaks down for @volts.wtf how industrial heat pump manufacturers are innovating to meet the needs of all kinds of factories in the U.S., making fossil-free whiskey, beer and chocolate a reality www.volts.wtf/p/how-to-cle...

As climate change worsens, extreme heat and air pollution pose greater threats to our health. Listen as @vinguptamd.bsky.social explains the risks to our communities:

Today is the final day to submit your comment on the proposed repeal of the endangerment finding. Together, we can defend science, protect our communities, and build a safer, healthier future. secure.everyaction.com/z-0fIvO6fU-m...

What makes us (unwittingly) share climate misinformation online? 👩‍🎓 professional expertise ✍️ message style 👍 bandwagon cues A new study from @ittefaq.bsky.social shows how users decide whether to believe and share false climate info: https://loom.ly/PxnTxEs

ICYMI: Last night, we hosted a webinar alongside @ucs.org, @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social, and @enviroprotnet.bsky.social to mobilize communities and tell Congress to protect funding to services like EPA, NOAA and FEMA. Watch the full event here ⬇️ youtu.be/Fa6OanO5c7o

Every organ in the human body is under attack from fossil fuels. #Cradle2Grave 🫁 Lungs → asthma, COPD ❤️ Heart → strokes, disease 🧠 Brain → dementia, mental health crises 👶 Womb → birth defects, stillbirths From cradle to grave, fossil fuels make us sick. climateandhealthalliance.org/cradle-to-gr...

The Trump administration continues to spread misinformation and attack clean energy. Let’s get things straight: Solar energy is good for our climate, our economy and our communities. #SunDayofAction @sundayofaction.bsky.social

TOMORROW: PSR is joining @actonclimateus.bsky.social to highlight critical agency funding. We'll discuss the roles of science, research, and emergency preparedness—and why Congress must prevent cuts to protect Americans from climate change. #ForASafeClimate us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🧬 Science is real! 👨🏽‍🔬 Mobilizing physicians + health professionals to advocate for policies that protect public health, @psr.org address nuclear weapons, #ClimateChange + environmental threats to human health. #TakeAction here: psr.org/get-involved... #PublicHealth #PhysiciansForChange

Our country faces compounding threats from pollution, climate change, and extreme weather disasters. From record heat waves and wildfires to hurricanes and floods, these crises demand swift action and strong protections. Join us Sept 18th at 7pm ET #ForASafeClimate: www.mobilize.us/climateactio...

This isn’t about politics, it’s about power. On 6/14, we’re saying #NoKings! The flag doesn’t belong to a king; it belongs to us. Join PSR members across the US to fight back against this administration's billionaire-backed chaos. Find your nearest event: nokings.org#map

Chevron and its subsidiaries operated nearly half of the wells that had no disclosures. Public health, emergency response, and community trust are on the line. (3/3) 📰 Read @guardian coverage: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... 📘 Full report: www.psrcolorado.org/oil-gas-chem...

The 2022 law banned PFAS in drilling and required transparency about chemicals used in underground operations. But according to the report, most operators are not reporting what they’re using. (2/3)

🚨 A major new report shows over 60% of Colorado oil & gas wells haven’t complied with the state’s chemical disclosure law. That means millions of pounds of secret chemicals—many potentially toxic—were injected underground. 🧵(1/3)