GreenPEM
@elliehill.bsky.social
Peds EM doc/ Wilderness med fellow/ Climate Medicine diplomat, hoping for a less bad climate catastrophe
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The EPA has removed references to human-caused climate change from its website — tweaking some pages to focus on the “natural processes” driving climate change and wiping other pages.
The EPA is wiping mention of human-caused climate change from its website
Some pages have been tweaked to emphasize ‘natural forces’; others have been deleted entirely.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The EPA has removed references to human-caused climate change from its website — tweaking some pages to focus on the “natural processes” driving climate change and wiping other pages.
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“The Problem with Plastic”: Former EPA Official on How to Save the Planet Before It’s Too Late
“The Problem with Plastic”: Former EPA Official Judith Enck Discusses New Book
We speak with former EPA regional administrator Judith Enck about her new book, The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late.
“Scientists have found micropla...
www.democracynow.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
“The Problem with Plastic”: Former EPA Official on How to Save the Planet Before It’s Too Late
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Big Reminder
The 2025 #Grist50 is here! 🎉
50 leaders, thinkers, and doers who are shaping the future — from community organizers to artists to innovators redefining
what climate action looks like.
Meet the full class: grist.org/fix/grist-50...
#Climate #Food #Farming #Business #Policy #Politics
The 2025 #Grist50 is here! 🎉
50 leaders, thinkers, and doers who are shaping the future — from community organizers to artists to innovators redefining
what climate action looks like.
Meet the full class: grist.org/fix/grist-50...
#Climate #Food #Farming #Business #Policy #Politics
September 22, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Trump is rescinding road safety grants all over the country, in blue states and red ones.
The reason: those projects are "hostile" to cars.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The reason: those projects are "hostile" to cars.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Cancels Trail, Bike-Lane Grants Deemed ‘Hostile’ to Cars
The Trump administration canceled grants for street safety measures, pedestrian trails and bike lanes in communities around the country this month, each time offering a simple rationale for yanking ba...
www.bloomberg.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Trump is rescinding road safety grants all over the country, in blue states and red ones.
The reason: those projects are "hostile" to cars.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The reason: those projects are "hostile" to cars.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Leaves typically start to peak in northern states by early October, but projecting peak foliage isn't an exact science. Here are some things you can do to get the most out of fall's colors.
Climate change is delaying peak fall foliage. Here's what to expect this year
Leaves typically start to peak in northern states by early October, but projecting peak foliage isn't an exact science. Here are some things you can do to get the most out of fall's colors.
n.pr
September 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Leaves typically start to peak in northern states by early October, but projecting peak foliage isn't an exact science. Here are some things you can do to get the most out of fall's colors.
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Ice roads are a lifeline for First Nations. As Canada warms, they’re disappearing.
Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.
grist.org/indigenous/i...
#Indigenous #Tribes #Canada #Climate #Trucking #Ice #Climate #Roads #Transportation
Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.
grist.org/indigenous/i...
#Indigenous #Tribes #Canada #Climate #Trucking #Ice #Climate #Roads #Transportation
Ice roads are a lifeline for First Nations. As Canada warms, they're disappearing.
Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.
grist.org
September 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Ice roads are a lifeline for First Nations. As Canada warms, they’re disappearing.
Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.
grist.org/indigenous/i...
#Indigenous #Tribes #Canada #Climate #Trucking #Ice #Climate #Roads #Transportation
Indigenous peoples are navigating the slow collapse of winter roads — and an even slower pace of help.
grist.org/indigenous/i...
#Indigenous #Tribes #Canada #Climate #Trucking #Ice #Climate #Roads #Transportation
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We can’t begin to make a dent in our carbon footprint if we don’t know which of our actions are having the most impact. Unfortunately, according to a study published in @pnas.org, a lot of people are massively misjudging the climate impacts of their actions.
People Dramatically Misjudge the Climate Impacts of Their Actions, Research Shows
Recycling is easier than going vegan, but it’s also a lot less effective.
buff.ly
September 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
We can’t begin to make a dent in our carbon footprint if we don’t know which of our actions are having the most impact. Unfortunately, according to a study published in @pnas.org, a lot of people are massively misjudging the climate impacts of their actions.
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⏳ There’s still time to submit a public comment on the proposed rollback of the endangerment finding! Don't wait — take action before 11:59 pm ET. medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/action-alert...
🚨 There is just one week left to make your voice heard on the endangerment finding!
Every personalized, health-focused comment is crucial in slowing harmful rollbacks, strengthening the administrative record, and building the backbone for any legal challenge. Find guidance below.
Every personalized, health-focused comment is crucial in slowing harmful rollbacks, strengthening the administrative record, and building the backbone for any legal challenge. Find guidance below.
Action Toolkit: Defend the Endangerment Finding - The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health (MSCCH)
These toolkits are designed to help you take action on the proposed repeal of the endangerment finding.
medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org
September 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
⏳ There’s still time to submit a public comment on the proposed rollback of the endangerment finding! Don't wait — take action before 11:59 pm ET. medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/action-alert...
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Monarez: "Kennedy demanded 2 things of me that were were inconsistent w/ my oath of office. He directed me to commit in advance to approving every ACIP recommendation regardless of the scientific evidence. He also directed me to dismiss career officials responsible for vaccine policy without cause"
September 17, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Monarez: "Kennedy demanded 2 things of me that were were inconsistent w/ my oath of office. He directed me to commit in advance to approving every ACIP recommendation regardless of the scientific evidence. He also directed me to dismiss career officials responsible for vaccine policy without cause"
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Maryland’s first offshore wind farm lives on in novelty sock form.
What about in real life?
Likely, no. Not anymore. Read my latest reporting to find out why.👇
www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...
(Yes, that is *official* State of Maryland merch.)
What about in real life?
Likely, no. Not anymore. Read my latest reporting to find out why.👇
www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...
(Yes, that is *official* State of Maryland merch.)
September 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Maryland’s first offshore wind farm lives on in novelty sock form.
What about in real life?
Likely, no. Not anymore. Read my latest reporting to find out why.👇
www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...
(Yes, that is *official* State of Maryland merch.)
What about in real life?
Likely, no. Not anymore. Read my latest reporting to find out why.👇
www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...
(Yes, that is *official* State of Maryland merch.)
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Flooding in coastal areas of the United States is projected to occur 10 times more often over the next 25 years, with about 2.5 million people and 1.4 million homes facing severe property damage from sea level rise.
Flood risks getting worse along US coastlines, new analysis shows
Researchers predict rising seas will increase severe flood risks for about 2.5 million Americans by 2050.
floodlightnews.org
August 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Flooding in coastal areas of the United States is projected to occur 10 times more often over the next 25 years, with about 2.5 million people and 1.4 million homes facing severe property damage from sea level rise.
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The EPA may roll back a key climate health protection. The Endangerment Finding reflects what health pros see every day: pollution harms health
We must strengthen, not weaken, safeguards.
We stand in opposition.
Read the full statement ➡️ us.noharm.org/news/health-...
#ClimateHealth #EPA
We must strengthen, not weaken, safeguards.
We stand in opposition.
Read the full statement ➡️ us.noharm.org/news/health-...
#ClimateHealth #EPA
July 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The EPA may roll back a key climate health protection. The Endangerment Finding reflects what health pros see every day: pollution harms health
We must strengthen, not weaken, safeguards.
We stand in opposition.
Read the full statement ➡️ us.noharm.org/news/health-...
#ClimateHealth #EPA
We must strengthen, not weaken, safeguards.
We stand in opposition.
Read the full statement ➡️ us.noharm.org/news/health-...
#ClimateHealth #EPA
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The Trump administration proposes eliminating a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. That would undermine the EPA's climate change regulations for power plants and cars.
Trump's EPA wants to eliminate regulation for greenhouse gases
The Trump administration proposes eliminating a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. That would undermine the EPA's climate change regulations for power plants and cars.
n.pr
July 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Trump administration proposes eliminating a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. That would undermine the EPA's climate change regulations for power plants and cars.
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Maine isn’t letting soon-to-expire federal tax credits go to waste. Here's how state utility regulators are fast-tracking clean energy deployment.
Maine moves to fast-track clean energy before federal tax credits…
The state is prioritizing projects built on PFAS-contaminated land as it looks to kickstart installations that can help it reach 100% clean energy by 2040.
www.canarymedia.com
July 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Maine isn’t letting soon-to-expire federal tax credits go to waste. Here's how state utility regulators are fast-tracking clean energy deployment.
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The Trump administration wants to reverse a 2009 EPA finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. The finding is the basis for much of the United States' climate change regulations.
Trump's EPA now says greenhouse gases don't endanger people
The Trump administration wants to reverse a 2009 EPA finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. The finding is the basis for much of the United States' climate change regulations.
n.pr
July 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The Trump administration wants to reverse a 2009 EPA finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. The finding is the basis for much of the United States' climate change regulations.
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One of the most significant heat waves of the summer continues to build across the eastern half of the U.S.
Heat alerts are in place for just shy of 100 million people in two dozen states. wapo.st/3IJGqHy
Heat alerts are in place for just shy of 100 million people in two dozen states. wapo.st/3IJGqHy
July 23, 2025 at 9:51 PM
One of the most significant heat waves of the summer continues to build across the eastern half of the U.S.
Heat alerts are in place for just shy of 100 million people in two dozen states. wapo.st/3IJGqHy
Heat alerts are in place for just shy of 100 million people in two dozen states. wapo.st/3IJGqHy
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The International Court of Justice is about to deliver a landmark ruling on the Obligations of States in respect to #ClimateChange & legal consequences for failing to fulfill those obligations -- at 3 pm CEST, 9am ET -- 👀
Nations like Vanuatu are at the heart of this
Watch live on UN WebTV here:
Nations like Vanuatu are at the heart of this
Watch live on UN WebTV here:
THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change.
webtv.un.org
July 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The International Court of Justice is about to deliver a landmark ruling on the Obligations of States in respect to #ClimateChange & legal consequences for failing to fulfill those obligations -- at 3 pm CEST, 9am ET -- 👀
Nations like Vanuatu are at the heart of this
Watch live on UN WebTV here:
Nations like Vanuatu are at the heart of this
Watch live on UN WebTV here:
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Louisiana is the latest state to greenwash gas. A new state law that redefines natural gas as a 'green' energy source was adapted from language written by a right-wing think tank.
Louisiana is the latest state to greenwash gas
A new state law that redefines natural gas as a 'green' energy source was adapted from language written by a right-wing think tank.
floodlightnews.org
July 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Louisiana is the latest state to greenwash gas. A new state law that redefines natural gas as a 'green' energy source was adapted from language written by a right-wing think tank.
thehill.com
July 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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To absolutely no one’s surprise, Trump is trying to privatize life-saving weather data, giving the gig to a political ally.
Because nothing says “emergency preparedness” like paywalled storm warnings.
zurl.co/nG0tZ
Because nothing says “emergency preparedness” like paywalled storm warnings.
zurl.co/nG0tZ
Trump appointees have ties to companies that stand to benefit from privatizing weather forecasts
Downsizing at the National Weather Service appears to be part of an effort by Republicans to privatize such agencies.
zurl.co
July 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
To absolutely no one’s surprise, Trump is trying to privatize life-saving weather data, giving the gig to a political ally.
Because nothing says “emergency preparedness” like paywalled storm warnings.
zurl.co/nG0tZ
Because nothing says “emergency preparedness” like paywalled storm warnings.
zurl.co/nG0tZ
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State regulators, environmental groups, and others are fighting back against Trump's push to extend the life of aging, dirty coal plants, @jeffstjohn.bsky.social reports:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...
States, enviro groups fight Trump plan to keep dirty power plants…
State regulators, consumer advocates, and environmental groups say the Department of Energy is acting illegally in forcing aging, costly power plants to…
www.canarymedia.com
July 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
State regulators, environmental groups, and others are fighting back against Trump's push to extend the life of aging, dirty coal plants, @jeffstjohn.bsky.social reports:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...
www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...
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In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens. Such sirens can save lives if they're part of a larger warning system.
How flood sirens could have saved lives in Texas
In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens. Such sirens can save lives if they're part of a larger warning system.
n.pr
July 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens. Such sirens can save lives if they're part of a larger warning system.
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🚨BREAKING: IDSA, along with AAP, APHA, ACP and others, has filed a lawsuit against HHS/Secretary Kennedy to stop unlawful changes to vaccine policy and defend public health.
We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW
We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW
July 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM
🚨BREAKING: IDSA, along with AAP, APHA, ACP and others, has filed a lawsuit against HHS/Secretary Kennedy to stop unlawful changes to vaccine policy and defend public health.
We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW
We refuse to stand by while America’s public health safeguards are torn apart. bit.ly/4lm7UkW
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Extreme heat and common meds can be a dangerous mix. In this summer series episode, Drs. Neha Pathak and Hayley Blackburn discuss who’s most at risk and how health professionals can take action—from patient counseling and education to public communication and advocacy.
bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
July 3, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Extreme heat and common meds can be a dangerous mix. In this summer series episode, Drs. Neha Pathak and Hayley Blackburn discuss who’s most at risk and how health professionals can take action—from patient counseling and education to public communication and advocacy.
bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica
bit.ly/HealthyClimateAmerica