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Health professionals, health students and public health advocates across the 🌎 calling for #FossilFuelDivestment - a global health imperative.

#HealthFirst
#HealthJustice

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Remember the Ogoni 9.
@stopeacop.bsky.social
@dontgasafrica.bsky.social
@stand.earth
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@climatesafepension.bsky.social
Divest from fossil fuels
oilchange.bsky.social Oil Change International @oilchange.bsky.social · 6d
30 years after the execution of the Ogoni 9, the fight for justice continues.
Join the global premiere of Shell Shocked Land 🎥
🗓️ Nov 10 | 12:00 pm UTC
💻 Register: zoom.us/webinar/regist… #ShellShockedLandn#Ogoni9i#LegacyOfResistancece
Photo: George Osoni
November 10, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Nurses are on the front lines - as always, protecting our health and our communities.

Thank you @envirn.bsky.social ANHE, and all nurses everywhere, for your essential #ClimateHealth leadership.

@gchalliance.bsky.social
@rnao.ca
@nationalnurses.bsky.social
@cane-alberta.bsky.social
envirn.bsky.social Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments @envirn.bsky.social · 3d
Nurses are driving climate action every day—from reducing waste in clinics to advocating for healthy housing, nurses are protecting health and the planet in ways that matter.

JOIN THE CAMPAIGN! 👉 Submit your story today: zurl.co/dME0S

#NursesPath2Cop
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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dontgasafrica.bsky.social
Gas = debt.
Gas = destruction.

Africa deserves a just transition built on renewables and energy sovereignty.

Say no to gas at #COP30!
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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New York: Gov Hochul
@governor.ny.gov takes a step backwards, approves 1st new gas pipeline in years

We support those oppposing this climate-wrecking reckless fossil fuel threat to NYers health
@foodandwater.bsky.social
@juliasalazar.bsky.social
@saneenergy.bsky.social
ctmirror.org/2025/11/07/n...
New York approves Trump-backed gas pipeline
The Northeast Supply Enhancement pipeline had been rejected by environmental regulators three times but was revived this spring after talks between Hochul and Trump.
ctmirror.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Breaking it down - the accelerating costs of fossil fuel pollution.
yellowdotstudios.bsky.social Yellow Dot Studios @yellowdotstudios.bsky.social · 3d
This is your weather on fossil fuel pollution. And it's costing you much more than you realize.

@climatechris.bsky.social breaks it down:
Extreme Weather Report - Nov 6 2025
YouTube video by Free Speech TV
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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oilchange.bsky.social
Standing Rock Tribe files appeal, says pipeline is unlawful. “We will not allow our water, sacred sites, or future generations be compromised,” said Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman Steve Sitting Bear. www.kfyrtv.com/2025/11/07/s...
Standing Rock Tribe files appeal, says pipeline is unlawful
The tribe claims the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is not following federal law because the pipeline is operating without proper documentation.
www.kfyrtv.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM
firstdonoharm2025.bsky.social
Friday perspective:

EXXON funded massive think tanks to spread climate denial in Latin America.

#HurricaneMelissa as #HurricaneDarren

Thank you @theguardian.com for your essential #Climate coverage.

@who.int
@foeint.bsky.social
@foeint-es.bsky.social

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal
Texas-based fossil fuel company financed Atlas Network in attempt to derail UN-led climate treaty process
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Philippines 🇵🇭 and
Vietnam 🇻🇳

100s killed by Typhoon Kalmaegi (Tino) floods,+400,000 displaced.

📢 Fossil fueled climate change increased Tino's rainfall & rapid intensification, causing record flooding.
@who.int
A must: #HealthcareDivest from 👉🏽root cause👈🏽 fossil fuels.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Typhoon Kalmaegi heads for Vietnam after killing at least 114 in the Philippines
Kalmaegi, one of the strongest typhoons this year, has gained strength as it barrels toward central Vietnam.
www.bbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Teachers unions leverage contracts for climate action.

Thank you to all teachers fighting for strong climate action
@uftaction.bsky.social
@aftnh.bsky.social
@aft.org
@rweingarten.bsky.social
for our children.

In solidarity- #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.
hechingerreport.org/teachers-uni...
Teachers unions leverage contracts to fight climate change
Teachers unions are pushing their school districts to take action on the climate crisis, says a new report.
hechingerreport.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Western fossil fuel corporations exploit indigenous communities across the Global South causing health harmsto and forced displacement.

Women in Africa are leading the opposition.
#ClimateJustice #HealthJustice

This is global
@climatedefiance.bsky.social
@dontgasafrica.bsky.social
@stand.earth
November 4, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Kenya 🇰🇪:

How grassroots activists defeated a global fossil fuel giant.

Inspiring frontline stories of #ClimateLeadership from
@dontgasafrica.bsky.social
@stopeacop.bsky.social
@katibainstitute.bsky.social

#ClimateJustice knows no borders

@wfpha.bsky.social

www.commondreams.org/opinion/keny...
How Kenyan Grassroots Activists Defeated a Fossil Fuel Giant | Common Dreams
​At a time when "Goliath" seems to be winning so many battles, here in Kenya, "David" finally won.
www.commondreams.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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Somebody please tell the current U.S. administration that it's 2025, not 1910 England Step in Time scene from Mary Poppins.

Coal is a black lung pediatric asthma public health hazard, and a greenhouse gas disaster
1/3
@climatedefiance.bsky.social
@yellowdotstudios.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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The USG is significantly expanding the fossil fuel industry.

#HealthLeadership
📢🏥
is needed now more than ever. We're telling 400 private health CEOs its time #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels. Add your name in support👇🏽& share TY❤️
@psr.org
@gchalliance.bsky.social
firstdonoharm.earth/endorsement/
Calling All Health Professionals
Health professionals: Endorse our letter to 400+ private US healthcare executives, urging them to stop investing in fossil fuels.
firstdonoharm.earth
November 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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"Delays in taking climate change action are resulting in millions of avoidable deaths every year" -Lancet

Maintaining institutional fossil fuel investments🧵 is among the most egregious of such delays.

It's literally
👉🏿healthcare WITH harm

@us.noharm.org

lancetcountdown.org/2025-report-...
2025 Report Visual Summary - Lancet Countdown
lancetcountdown.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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The 4 US hospital systems we case-studied in our '23 report👇🏾alone had a staggering $4 Billion invested in fossil fuels.

Our ongoing appeal to #HealthLeadership: address the gaping void in the health sector's climate change response:

#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.
stand.earth/resources/th...
The Biggest Malpractice: How Hospitals Betray the Public Trust with Billions in Fossil Fuel Pension Investments - Stand.earth
The first-of-its-kind report finds pension funds of four major hospital networks including the Mayo Clinic, Kaiser Permanente, Ascension Health System, and the nation’s largest health system HCA Healt...
stand.earth
October 31, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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beyondfossilfuels.bsky.social
Vampires, zombies and witches are spooky, scary, and fictional. But fossil fuels? Sadly very real, and they’re still haunting our planet every day.

This Halloween, take a read of some frightening examples of how they wreak havoc on communities across Europe…
October 31, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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stand.earth
As COP30 nears, we need countries to protect such communities, who are only trying to live free.

#TheAnswerIsUs #AmazonFreeOfFossilFuels #ExclusionZones #AmazonFreeOfOilAndGas
Brazil and Peru are failing uncontacted people – and the Amazon’s future is at stake | Julio Cusurichi Palacios and Beto Marubo
As Cop30 approaches, a new report makes it clear the survival of isolated tribes is under threat as protections are eroded. It’s time our countries fulfilled their obligations to defend Indigenous peo...
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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dontgasafrica.bsky.social
👻 Not all monsters wait for #Halloween.

TotalEnergies displaces families in Mozambique, grabs land in Uganda via EACOP, and destroys ecosystems across Africa, all while spending millions on greenwashing.

It's all tricks or tricks but no treats.
October 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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"It’s Time for the Health Sector to Stop Bankrolling the Fossil Fuel Industry"

As #Melissa reminds us - every $Billion invested in fossil fuels leads to a health catastrophe.

Its time #HealthLeaders - well, LEAD.
@noharm.org

#HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

catalyst.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
It’s Time for the Health Sector to Stop Bankrolling the Fossil Fuel Industry
Climate change is one of the greatest health threats of this century. Despite scientific consensus that we must end our use of fossil fuels to reach internationally accepted climate goals, governme...
catalyst.nejm.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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The Lancet Countdown report @thelancet.com warns that health impacts of climate change are worsening, with millions dying needlessly each year due to fossil fuel dependence and growing greenhouse gas emissions.

Health institutions have a duty to stop investing in fossil fuels.
@nam.edu
@psr.org
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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The Lancet -

"Protecting people's health demands all hands on deck"

Its time - of all sectors - #HealthcareDivest from fossil fuels.

@gchalliance.bsky.social
@stand.earth
@global.noharm.org

Massive report for all involved in #ClimateHealth👇🏾
lancetcountdown.bsky.social The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 13d
🚨 JUST PUBLISHED 🚨

⚠️ The 2025 @lancetcountdown.bsky.social report reveals climate change inaction is costing lives and livelihoods, and harming the economy.

❤️‍🩹 Protecting people’s health demands all hands on deck.

Read more: www.lancetcountdown.org/2025-report/ #LancetClimate25
October 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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thelancet.com
The 2025 @lancetcountdown.bsky.social report launches today!

📊 Most comprehensive assessment yet of climate/health connections
❤️‍🩹 Outlines priority actions for the protection of health amidst global turmoil

Get the details: tinyurl.com/y3hcjhv8 #LancetClimate25
Cover of the 2025 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change: Climate change action offers a lifeline.
October 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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dontgasafrica.bsky.social
A French court ruled on what we've been saying for years: TotalEnergies lies about its climate goals.

The oil giant must now delete its “carbon neutrality by 2050” claims from its website or pay €10,000 a day.

Accountability matters!
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
October 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Stay safe friends in Jamaica 🇯🇲
stand.earth Stand.earth @stand.earth · 13d
The unusually warm ocean temperatures that boosted Hurricane Melissa's intensity were made at least 600 TIMES more likely due to fossil-fueled climate change.

Yes, you read that right: **600 TIMES**

#ThisIsClimateChange
October 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Landmark EU ruling:

Governments legally bound to account for full range, downstream global climate impacts - before approving new fossil fuel projects.
@coveringclimatenow.org
@fossiltreaty.bsky.social
@dont-gas-africa.org
@stand.earth

www.ciel.org/news/europea...
European Court of Human Rights: Governments Legally Bound to Account for Climate Harm Before Approving Fossil Fuel Projects
The European Court of Human Rights today issued a decision concluding  nine years of litigation in a landmark case brought by Greenpeace Nordic, Nature and Youth, and individuals who argued that the g...
www.ciel.org
October 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM