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Brian Drummond, MD

@bsdrum.bsky.social
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Navy Veteran, Emergency Physician, Co-Founder of Arizona Health Professionals for Climate Action, dad, into all aspects of sustainability, climate, green finance, rainwater harvesting, regenerative agriculture and climate health

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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Talking #affordability from an #electricalbill perspective we should have a sense in what rates run around this country California & the northeast have some of the highest rates where other western states are half of those prices #renewableenergy are faster/cheaper install + #batteries= answer
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
I love being a #distributedenergyresource with my two house batteries hooked to #solar DER benefits: #Energyindependence Money making from being a VPP Insurance against energy costs and power outages Decreasing need for #peakerplants If u can do it, make residential batteries ur #climatesolution
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
#redwoods are awe inspiring 1000+ year old creatures! To think we used to cut them down for shingles and grape stakes-yikes! Loved a trip to Humboldt State Park to see #oldgrowthforests I m motivated to help support restoration efforts in the PNW We should all be on #treetime #conservation
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Everyone deserves clean air, clean water, and a healthy climate. That's why this Earth Day we're fighting for the clean energy solutions that deliver more power, meet energy demand and lower costs, all while protecting our health and climate. #OurPowerOurPlanet #climatehealth @azhpca.bsky.social
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
The Trump administration’s scorched-earth approach treats people as expendable and puts the power of the federal government behind boosting corporate profits while putting zero value–literally–on human lives. We are NOT expendable and will continue to fight back. #climatehealth #planetaryhealth
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
23 years ago I was in a different desert #Iraq with a different purpose Thankful for all my brothers, those that came home & those I keep in my heart. From someone who has been to war, it sucks & I don’t wish it on anyone I pray for those who lives are affected by those whose lives are not
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
#tucson this is ridiculous #heat Breaking a 100 year record sometimes is bad Why? Consumption of those damn #fossilfuels We are addicts of the fossil fuel energy infrastructure. Good news is we now have 340 homes in #virtualpowerplants it has doubled in just 6 months Treating the addiction!
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
@dangwx.bsky.social shared in our #medicalstudent class yesterday this past winters ranking. We saw cold in the news for the east coast thanks to some polar vortex action, but much of the USA, especially in #arizona had the hottest winter on record!!! #climatehealth @azhpca.bsky.social
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Super excited to have only one not even one small can of trash after a Super bowl party for 11 teenagers! Reusable plates,cups, cloth napkins, recycled glass containers and hime made guacamole. We all enjoy a good party, how can your next one produce less waste?
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Why am I seeing a large uptick in cancer patients every shift in the ER? Why am I having to have goals of care conversations with these patients as they are dying painfully? Maybe because we have chemicals and pesticides in our food that other countries know if harmful that need to be banned
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Kelly Blue book #electricvechicle sales in 2025 are below. Tesla still is dominant player but Equinox (aka the Prologue with an H) made some great gains. Good thing US big three automakers are stopping this production, so long Lightning. All of them decrease #airpollution improving our health
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
Sustainable Christmas ideas for next year? Try using reusable gift bags instead of wrapping paper. Yes it bucks the norm but “wrapping” and cleanup is much faster. Look for post Christmas deals now to store up for next year. Here is how out tree looked with reusable bags
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Proud of my son completing his #eaglescout project this last weekend called “The Great Pickleball Court Upgrade” He helped stabilize erosion with terracing with rocks without mortar, great way to make sustainable natural materials become water harvesting #greeninfrastructure #communityengagement
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Props to Nelson Family Winery in #Ukiah #California for putting in #solarpanels to switch their irrigation from diesel to electric pumps run off #cleanenergy and extra energy to run their chillers & AC units Great example of #multipurposelanduse while decreasing water loss from evaporation
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Joy is carving pumpkins in the moment of a holiday celebration. Mindfulness of taking time to create. So good for our souls
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Here is a pictorial breakdown of changes.
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Time is ticking the #electricvehicle #taxcredit is leaving soon. You know u want to drive a really fun car and not smell gas or oil again. Do it. Do it now! #azhpca #climatehealth
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
People all should be skeptical and willing to challenge all beliefs. This is a key principle of science. It also must be met with one’s secureness in who they are. We all can be wrong or right. As we evolve we change our beliefs. Those who don’t are fools, ignorant or a fanatic. Be skeptical!
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Since the #electricvehicle #taxcredit is going away soon the EV purchases have recently gone up and cost has come down 2.2% since June. EVs are better for our health than internal combustion vehicles. If considering a new vehicle, make it an EV and make it soon! Mine is up to 115,000 miles
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Last week my home #sustainabilityproject was to spruce up my clay plaster walls after son left to college. He made so many pin holes & dents, but beauty of plaster is easy to fix. Just rehydrate leftover dried out plaster. Spread into holes, compress with damp sponge, done. www.americanclay.com
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Want to eat more sustainably? Check out this chart from @projectdrawdown.bsky.social showing the carbon inputs of some common dietary choices. Moving away from beef also has benefits for your health to include: cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease Or at least try a smaller portion
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Like my picture of the Alps? I mean clear as day right? Why so hazy, #Germany has been doing a great with #renewableenergy No #climatechange has increased #wildfires with the smoke from #Canadianfires making it across North America to Europe😢 Got #sustainability ,it matters #bethechange
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Continuing to expand our #chargingnetwork, increases #ElectricVehicle adoption. This cleans our air, decreasing heart attacks, dementia & respiratory illness. Was in #Germany recently, while getting groceries, plugged my car in for a charge. To easy! #USA let us make this happen! #savetheIRA
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Why is hardscape alternatives so hard in America? Recent trip to France at WWI memorial at Verdun I saw #greeninfrastructure where thousands gave their life We can save thousands from #climatechange every year by using #climatesolutions like this one #rainwaterharvesting #alternativehardscape
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
#Arizona we know what is at stake for our #economy air quality and #health. I guess we are winning so hard by bringing back the coal and getting rid of jobs geared toward the future. Protect the IRA @captmarkkelly.bsky.social @gallego.senate.gov @azhpca.bsky.social #climatehealth
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Foolish for Trump to try and revive a dying coal industry that dropped from 45% to 15% in electricity use last few years with cheaper methane and #cleanenergy Continue to deploy #renewables for increasing energy demand. It just makes economic and health sense. #climatehealth
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
So yeah this happened yesterday. Hottest earliest day ever in Tucson. Had 5 #heatrelatedillness on shift yest 3 admitted. #climatechange is a #healthcareburden. Healthcare is overwhelmed and exhausted. Anything to #reducefossilfueluse helps #climatehealth #emergencymedicine #climatesolutions
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Want to charge your #EV on solar only with automatic adjusting charging speed based on solar production you can use Powerwall 3 or Emporia. The charge on solar tech is great, my EVs run on the sun! Now we need this for HVAC units the other big home power usage. #climatetech #climatesolutions
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Tip 5: buy reusable containers if possible at grocery store to reduce plastic. Old school is new school, switching from plastic milk cartons to glass reusable containers can cut down plastic use, waste and micro plastic exposure. #Sustainability #ClimateHealth
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Tip 3: Use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins Be fancy everyday not just on the holidays with your cloth napkins. Less plastic, tree use, transportation and water usage. #sustainability at every meal, easy to wash and reuse. #climatehealth www.goingzerowaste.com/blog/tips-fo...
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Tip 2: switch from disposable dryer sheets to a reusable form like wool dryer balls decreasing consumable waste products is a good choice. Some are made from polyester #microplastics Other are biodegradable but lead to CH4 in landfills #sustainability #zerowaste www.thespruce.com/best-wool-dr...
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Tip 1: switch to a light weight sustainable washing machine detergent to avoid #transportationsector carbon production Liquid & heavy detergents use more fossils fuels in transport to destinations. Here is one example we use. Great to buy & send to kids in college in their bags! #sustainability
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Beuatiful day. I gave away my last #ICEvehicle and pumped the last gas for a car I own. Now only #electricvehicles powered by #solarpanels. Driving on electrons I feel so free! Thanks #IRA clean air in Tucson @captmarkkelly.bsky.social @gallego.senate.gov #climatehealth #greeneconomy
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
My joy today is pizza, a glass of wine and watching a storm blow in. Helped my son with chemistry, finished a proposal for a family planning study, generated 87.5 kW and didnt have to use my AK, today was a good day- per the Ice Cube. 😜 These little joys fill my cup to keep moving things forward
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Despite the nonsense there is so much beauty, joy and hope all around us. At the end of the day taking time for a sunset, a conversation with a friend or appreciating nature around me is what fills my cup. I constantly remind myself to breathe and focus on the small things in life #joy #hope
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Great progress this week blending 13 year old panels this week with new ones. Lessening the usage of the grids methane power plants and #airpollution #cleanenergy #climatesolutions #IRA #climatehealth
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Cool opportunity to let your voice be heard with on federal cuts and firings with the Attorney Generals of #Arizona #Oregon #NewMexico and the impact on your community.
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Racking in place at end of day!
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Excited to be adding more #solarpanels to our current system! Thanks TFS Solar. Generating your own energy is one of the most impactful ways individuals combat #climatechange. We each can be a #climatesolution to clean our air and improve our health. #climatehealth #cleanenergy
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Hi Darren Woods, Exxon Mobil, CEO since 2016. Why is it that we don’t know the names of oil and gas companies. Please share with others as these are the people lobbying congress & knowingly causing climate change and health harms. #makepolluterspay #climatehealth
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Winter fires has nothing to do with an energized planet? When you look at images like this hellstorm how can you not see that we are devastating our planet & lives, all for profit, greed and ignorance. Keep working the climate problem despite our federal chaos, because we are all change makers!
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Trying to do a little carbon capture at home making a cutting board out of old mesquite branches. Try it yourself or support a local craftsperson with using wood in your casa. Reclaimed lumber has many uses. #carboncapture #sustainablehomesolutions
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Mona Arora, Uniz of Arizona College of Public Health, talked heat & medications task force work. #extremeheat & #medications can interfer with thermoregulation/fluid balance/decision making. Watch out for antihistamines, cardiovascular, mental health, & drug/alcohol/pain meds. #climatehealth
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
@laddkeith.bsky.social presented at Southern AZ Heat Summit discussed heat challenges for both rural & urban communities. Maricopa County heat deaths were down in 2024 despite hotter temperatures! Arizona is one of the fastest growing & hottest areas in the US, leading in resilience preparation
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Dr. Terri Cullen from Pima County Health shared great news that there was less heat related deaths in Pima County in 2024 than 2023 despite higher temperatures! Maybe resiliency measures make a difference?😉 90% of these deaths were housed peoples 45% did not have AC/ not functioning #extremeheat
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Kristin Swallow from Mayor of Tucson office described programs goals for heat: 1. Inform,prepare, and protect people 2. Cool peoples homes & community centers 3. Cool Tucson neighborhoods Includes: Storm to shade program Decarbonizing public transit Free public buses Water bottle filling stations
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Arizona Chief Heat Officer Dr. Eugene Livar spoke on data on 2024 heat season which was worse on record, beating previous worse year in 2023 5912 heat related illness (HRI) (4300 in 2023) 960 HRI deaths- 62% in Maricopa County 75% males 55% of deaths lived in AZ over 20 yrs 50% had substance use
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Appreciate Mayor Regina Romero speaking on heat in Arizona with opening remarks calling for local efforts as the Trump Administration is not interested in supporting solutions and address climate change based heat issues. #climatechange #heatresilience
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Brian Drummond, MD @bsdrum.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Excited to be at the Southern Arizona Heat Summit today. Great speakers and cool break out sessions. Trying to work the heat issues with collaboration and knowledge sharing. Representing @azhpca.bsky.social #heatresilience #climatechange #climatesolutions
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