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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Climate change is a public health crisis—and an equity crisis. Dr. Rohan Radhakrishna of CA PublicHealth shares how CA is partnering with vulnerable communities to build resilience. 🎥 Watch the full convo: youtu.be/bFfS6v6fVqM?... #ClimateHealth #PublicHealth #Equity #ClimateJustice

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

From wildfire smoke to school safety to trauma recovery—this webinar covers it all. Hear from leading pediatricians, public health experts & trauma psychologists about how to protect our kids during wildfire season. 👇 Watch now: youtu.be/gevrFK63mhU?...

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

WEBINAR. youtu.be/p157mP94N9s?... - Infectious Diseases: Climate Impacts on Health Across Medical Subspecialties. 💬 Join us for a dynamic discussion on how climate conditions fuel infectious disease risk. #ClimateHealth #InfectiousDiseases

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Climate hazards don’t always happen one at a time. A new review examines how compound climate exposures—such as extreme heat + wildfire smoke or air pollution—can interact and intensify risks to human health. 🧵⬇️

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

How researchers study race and ethnicity can shape what we understand about air pollution and health inequities. A new review examined 178 California-focused air pollution studies published from 2000–2025. 🧵⬇️

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

California’s 840-mile coastline has 125 marine protected areas. In 2023, the state opened a petition process to consider changes to these protections, including proposals from tribal nations seeking recognition of cultural and subsistence practices. The California Fish and Game Commission is set to

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Children & Wildfires: What You Need to Know Did you know kids eat, drink & breathe 3x more of their environment than adults? That puts them at serious risk during wildfires. We’ve got a new webinar breaking it down. 🧵 Watch now: youtu.be/gevrFK63mhU?...

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🚨 New research from California finds that wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy may increase the risk of severe maternal morbidity (serious complications during childbirth). Study: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42155253/ #ClimateHealth #MaternalHealth #WildfireSmoke #PublicHealth

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Stay connected with the UC Center for Climate, Health & Equity. Sign up for the CCHE e-newsletter for climate and health research, events, resources, and opportunities from across UC. Subscribe: lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/oorHMuo climatehealth.ucsf.edu #ClimateHealth #HealthEquity

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

What happens when health costs no longer count in air pollution rulemaking? A new NEJM Perspective examines changes to EPA rulemaking that could have profound consequences, potentially weakening protections for public health. #AirPollution #PublicHealth

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

🚨 Wildfire smoke is becoming a routine source of air pollution—not an exceptional event. New research explores how growing wildfire smoke exposure is challenging current air quality regulations. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42155253/ (Benmarhnia ECO-Health)

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

How does wildfire smoke affect babies before they’re born? New California research offers surprising insights. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41524274/ - Impact of Wildland Fire Smoke PM2.5 on Birth Weight in California. (R Morello-Frosch, A Padula ECO-Health)

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Wildfires in California are getting more frequent and severe—but their health impacts aren’t shared equally. New research: Understanding and addressing the health impacts of wildfires on Latinos in California (DJX González, ECO-Health) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42021849/ #Wildfires #ClimateHealth

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Heat and air pollution don’t just add risk—they multiply it. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41790999/ (Y Ma, T Benmarhnia, ECO-Health) #ClimateHealth #AirPollution #ExtremeHeat

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

What does the EPA’s reversal of the Endangerment Finding mean for public health? ECO-Health scientist @davidjxgonzalez.bsky.social explains what repealing the 2009 finding could mean for climate policy, emissions, and community health. publichealth.berkeley.edu/articles/new... #ClimateChange

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Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment @ucsf-prhe.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New PRHE research: wildfire smoke exposure in the first 8 weeks of pregnancy may be linked to structural birth defects including spina bifida. PRHE's Acting Director, Dr. Amy Padula, breaks down the findings in our latest blog. prheucsf.blog/2026/09/23/t...

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The first eight weeks: wildfire smoke and fetal development

The earliest weeks of pregnancy are a period of remarkable development. In a matter of weeks, the foundations of the brain, spinal cord, heart, and other major organs begin to take shape. That rapid…

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Wildfire smoke is getting worse in the Western U.S. — and children are paying the price. 🌫️ New research shows wildfire-specific PM2.5 is increasing asthma-related hospital visits among kids in NorCal. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41685170/ #WildfireSmoke #ChildHealth #AirQuality #PublicHealth

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Long-term wildfire smoke exposure increases mortality risk—even at relatively low levels. This isn’t just about extreme smoke days. It’s about chronic exposure over time. www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1... (@davidjxgonzalez.bsky.social , T Benmarhnia ECO-Health)

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Wildfire smoke doesn’t affect everyone the same — and now we know more about who is most at risk. Our team used generalized random forests to analyze 27 different factors across CA and found big differences by age, race/ethnicity, housing conditions, and more. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41337816/

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The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health @docsforclimate.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Climate change is a growing threat to brain health, affecting neurological function, cognition, mental health, and neurodevelopment. Yet it's often overlooked. A powerful new report from the Neuro Climate Working Group examines the state of the science and how we can take action.

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Our Brains on a Changing Planet

What the science now shows about how a changing planet reaches the brain, and the blind spot it leaves in climate policy.

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

ow.ly/2FGr50PoYhq - CA Wildfires and HIV Care. We devised a conceptual framework that acknowledges the impact of wildfires with implications for HIV care outcomes among people living with HIV. (P Saberi , K Ming, E Arnold CAPS/PRC)

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Climate change is messing with our mental health, y’all. Extreme heat, wildfire smoke, constant climate stress — it adds up. And young people are feeling it big time. youtu.be/KHFDdcPWPFo?...

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

🔥 Wildfires don’t just burn land — they disrupt lives. Financial stress, housing loss, food insecurity, and long-term mental health impacts hit hardest in already vulnerable communities. 📽️ Watch this important webinar: youtu.be/3W17kq4oqEM

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The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health @docsforclimate.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

As heatwaves become more frequent and severe as a result of climate change, doctors and health organizations are warning that some of the most commonly taken drugs can make the heat harder to handle.

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The meds that can make the heat harder to handle

Some of the most prescribed medications, including those used to treat depression, ADHD and high blood pressure, can increase the risk of dehydration and other heat-related conditions.

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UCSF @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Their work has advanced health and improved lives around the world. Congratulations to the 2026 UCSF Medal recipients on receiving UCSF’s highest honor for their lasting contributions to health and society. www.ucsf.edu/news/2026-ucsf-medal

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

What if wildfire policy could help ease climate distress? Join us for a conversation on how California’s wildfire response, air quality measures, and health systems are shaping our collective well-being. 🗓️ Available now on YouTube 🎥 youtu.be/iMTsYxtpTdA?... #ClimateHealth #WildfirePolicy

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The climate crisis isn’t just an environmental issue — it’s a health emergency. At UCSF, Drs. Sheri Weiser and Arianne Teherani are showing how to lead change from the classroom to the clinic. #ClimateHealth #MedicalEducation 🔗 magazine.ucsf.edu/climate-cris...

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The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis

Hurricanes. Fires. Heat waves. They kill, they pack ERs, and they leave lingering legacies of toxic pollution, pulmonary complications, and post-traumatic stress – but they are just a glimpse of what’...

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Wildfires & the Brain Dr. Joan Casey (UW) breaks down how wildfire smoke exposure affects cognitive health — and who's most at risk. #WildfireSmoke #BrainHealth 🎥 youtu.be/-ri8bmBcKvs?...

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

🌍 Curious how climate change is shaping infectious disease risk? Explore how our warming world affects the spread of illnesses — from Marburg virus to Valley Fever — in this talk: 🎥 youtu.be/p157mP94N9s?... #ClimateHealth #GlobalHealth

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Climate change is a public health crisis—and an equity crisis. Dr. Rohan Radhakrishna of @CAPublicHealth shares how CA is partnering with vulnerable communities to build resilience. 🎥 Watch the full convo: youtu.be/bFfS6v6fVqM?... #ClimateHealth #PublicHealth #Equity #ClimateJustice

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Children & Wildfires: What You Need to Know. Did you know kids eat, drink & breathe 3x more of their environment than adults? That puts them at serious risk during wildfires. We’ve got a new webinar breaking it down. 🧵 Watch now: youtu.be/gevrFK63mhU?...

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

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The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health @docsforclimate.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

(1/2) Extreme heat is impacting school communities, students, and staff. We're joining @scientistsorg.bsky.social this week to raise awareness, amplify practical steps families and schools can take, and highlight long-term solutions. Check out the toolkit here: drive.google.com/file/d/1oIHP...

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The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health @docsforclimate.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

As kids head back to school, classrooms are dangerously hot. And when schools can’t stay cool, families pay the price. Heat closures mean missed work and lost paychecks. The good news is that we have solutions. Join us here to be part of them ➡️ HeatAgenda.us #HeatAgenda @scientistsorg.bsky.social

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As Students Return, America’s Classrooms Are Dangerously Hot

America’s classrooms are heating up, but we have the tools to fix them, write Bill Frist and Jonathan Klein.

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

What happens when health costs no longer count in air pollution rulemaking? A new @NEJM Perspective examines changes to EPA rulemaking that could have profound consequences, potentially weakening protections for public health. #AirPollution #PublicHealth

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ECO-Health UC @ecohealth.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

New research is expanding our understanding of how wildfire smoke can affect children's health, as YPCCC's Spring 2026 study finds that 63% of Americans are at least "a little worried" their local area might be harmed by wildfires.

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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

📽️ The recording of our heat and health webinar is now available on YouTube. The webinar explores how climate change and health indicators are being developed and used to support evidence-informed policy and practice. Watch the recording: buff.ly/c65t8yk

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Climate Change, Heat and Health Indicators webinar

This webinar will explore how climate‑health indicators are being used and developed to better understand, anticipate and respond to heat‑related health risks in a changing climate. The webinar was…

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The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health @docsforclimate.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Heat safety shouldn’t stop at the sidelines. In a new op-ed, 2026 Climate & Health Equity Fellow Dr. Michelle Kirwan Bythwood calls on schools to protect all students from extreme heat—on the field and in the classroom.

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Protect All Kids—Not Just Athletes—From the Heat

Schools must protect students from extreme heat, indoors and out.

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