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📜NEW PAPER: From shows that people affected by the #CampFire of 2018—California’s deadliest wildfire— suffered greater chronic symptoms of #PTSD, #Anxiety and #Depression. - All forms of Non-Economic #LossAndDmage.
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India: "This first-of-its-kind training programme is for health professionals and is aimed to sensitise and educate the medical fraternity about the perils of climate change and prepare doctors for the illnesses that could arise due to global warming" thehindu.com/news/national/
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The protest movement hasn’t gotten much coverage outside of South Korea, but this write up from gives a good update as protests enter year three and ahead of a February 2 meeting between SADD and the mayor of Seoul.
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SADD is demanding accessible buses nationwide, fully accessible subways, more funding and improved policies. Unfortunately, though, negotiations have stalled and the government has taken an increasingly hardline stance.
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In South Korea, there is a shortage of accessible transit and supports: this has led the South Korean #disability activist organization Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination (SADD) to host regular protests in the Seoul Metro.
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and Health Costly Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) workshop series, with future events on cardiovascular disease, diabetes/obesity, respiratory disease, and social & commercial determinants. Sign up for 's newsletter to learn about more great events!
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The Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education is hosting a workshop event on #Climate and #Cancer today from 6:00-7:30 p.m. EST – and there’s still time to sign up! publichealth.columbia.edu/research/globa The event is part of the Caribbean Climate... 1/3
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mitigation, numerous climate impacts, and climate-friendly urban & regional planning. We want to build the best collection of resources possible – so if you have something you think should be included on the list, let us know!
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The updated Resources section of our website just went live! It features seven pages with more than 170 links to stakeholders & resources related to #ClimateChange, #Health, and #disability. Some pages give high-level overviews while others cover... (1/2)
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Are you someone with a #disability who needs assistance b/c of the #storms in California? Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies’ Disability & Disaster Hotline offers info, guidance & referrals. Phone, text & email available here: disasterstrategies.org/hotline/
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carbon emissions: methane gas has 87 times the warming impact of CO2 over a 20-year period, and gas stoves in the US have the same warming impact as half a million cars. Federal action will follow other bans and phase-outs in several states and cities around the country. (3/3)
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emit harmful air pollutants at levels that can exceed federal safety standards and have been linked to respiratory illness, cardiovascular disease, cancer and other health problems.” Federal action will be a significant boon to public health, while also making a dent in... (2/3)
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better prepare for climate change’s health impacts and adapt accordingly. Check it out and let us know you think! (3/end)
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the involvement of stakeholders from local communities in understanding & communicating climate-health impacts. It’s a valuable guide to translate science in ways that can be understood by all relevant stakeholders so communities can... (2/3)
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hiring and retention. Apprenticeships provide a great way for people with disabilities to start green careers, while companies with inclusive apprenticeships get many benefits including access to a large talent pool, lower turnover, & reduced training costs. It’s a win-win! (2/2)
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The Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship () has a fantastic Clean Energy Spotlight on their website! The growing green economy is providing many job opportunities for people with #disabilities, especially with a rise in inclusive... (1/2)
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aiming for 5 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind installed by 2030, “roughly equivalent to the output of 8 or 10 natural gas power plants” and 20 GW by 2045. Europe & Asia already have lots of offshore wind, so it’s good to see the US adding more of these important #renewables. (2/2)
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In some good #climate news, the US is poised to see a rapid expansion of offshore wind power! California, Oregon & Washington will feature innovative floating wind turbines because its deep coastal waters make it harder to use pillars. CA alone is
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education and planning to make it work.
Hope you enjoy the read and have a great weekend!
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environmental change, climate change in particular, with their patients and what would need to change in healthcare systems to facilitate this.” The paper shows that #climatechange can be part of regular discussions between physicians and their patients, but we need more...
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of #housing, climate, & disability, and recommends some actions to increase sustainability and climate resilience for the disability community. The problems are complex, and the solutions will take collaboration – so we must all work together to transform housing for the better.
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Housing is one of the most pressing concerns for the #disability community in general – and housing is intricately connected to the #climate crisis. In this new blog, SOA’s Alex Ghenis explains the intersection... 1/2
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Social Security checks if many SSDI applicants can do any available jobs, and if so, their application is denied. There’s an awful catch: the list of potential jobs hasn’t been updated in 45 years, so applicants are getting turned down for no good reason.
2022 was an exciting year, from Day for Tomorrow events to COP27! We look forward to more #climate, #health and #disability justice work in 2023. Please consider a donation before the end of the year – and thank you to all our generous donors!
Women + girls with #disabilities face systemic barriers to participation+inclusion and represent a disproportionate percentage of the world’s poor as a consequence of discrimination. Know more: bit.ly/3gHhrHc #DisabilityInclusion #SDGs
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2022 has been a dramatic and destructive year regarding #ClimateChange and natural disasters. photographers captured stunning and sobering images throughout the year – here is their amazing collection:
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Last November 10, the #COP27 side event entitled “From Exclusion to Leadership: People w/ #Disabilities Develop an Agenda for Inclusive #ClimateAction” by IDA, SMRC, & took place in Sharm El-Sheik!
Read more here👉bit.ly/3FLkgPV
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Want some #climate and #health reading for your weekend? The Journal of Climate Change and Health is open access and features papers from a variety of experts around the world. Hope you enjoy – and have a great weekend! sciencedirect.com/journal/the-jo
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Pique Action is transforming our #climate media by sharing positive stories of change-makers and their innovations, both on TikTok and through micro-documentaries. Pique Action’s inspiration? Motivational videos for civilians during World War II...
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Ben Mattlin (), a longtime #disability advocate with SMA, just released his book, Disability Pride: Dispatches from a Post-ADA World. This excerpt gives a great, first-person view of how disability advocacy and identity have changed over time.
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As the #climate changes, we are having heavier downpours and worse flooding. But FEMA flood maps, which are used for planning and insurance, are out of date and incomplete – leading to unnecessary damage, financial harm, and loss of life.
Getting into nature is fantastic for #MentalHealth, and state parks are making it easier for people with #disabilities by buying specialized outdoor wheelchairs! Would you use one at a nearby park or when you’re on vacation? Let us know!
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Twitter has been a hub of #ClimateChange conversations featuring experts and laypeople alike. But misinformation is on the rise and experts are leaving the platform. This could have drastic impacts on public knowledge about the climate crisis.
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This #GivingTuesday, we invite you to support our #climate, #health, and #disability efforts including education, advocacy, and employment initiatives. To donate, click the “donate” button at the top of our website. Thank you so much!
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People with long #Covid are now facing barriers to getting SSDI due to insufficient information and guidelines, combined with an already slow and arduous application process. Government must rectify this problem to protect lives and well-being.
