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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
The Trump administration has rescinded the EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding, reversing the determination that carbon & methane pollution threaten public health. Ignoring climate science puts Americans at risk of more disease, worse cancer outcomes & disrupted care. #ClimateChange
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The Cancer Letter @cancerletter.com · 12/02/2026
Ken Kobayashi, MD and Joan H. Schiller, MD (@ouchinternational.bsky.social): "Outdoor air pollution from car, truck and diesel exhaust puts people at increased risk for lung cancer and death." cancerletter.com/guest-editorial/20…
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has a profound, albeit not immediately obvious, impact on cancer - The Cancer Letter
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed significant changes to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for model year 2022-2031, affecting passenger and light trucks. To access this subscriber-only content please log in or subscribe.If your institution has a site license, log in with IP-login or register for a sponsored account.**Not all […]
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
This #GivingTuesday, support the only nonprofit addressing how climate change affects cancer and cancer care. Your gift helps us educate, advocate, research, and promote climate-smart healthcare. Donate via Virginia Organizing → choose OUCH-International. 🌍💙 donatenow.networkforgood.org/1388125
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
As Lung Cancer Awareness Month ends, our work continues. Environmental exposures—like air pollution & radon—shape lung cancer risk year-round. Support climate-smart cancer care. Join @ouchinternational.bsky.social and stay engaged. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #ClimateHealth
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
🎙️ OUCH-International members Dr. Joan Schiller and Dr. Leticia Nogueira discuss how climate change is impacting cancer risk, care delivery, and patient outcomes on The Oncology Insights Podcast. Listen: www.wisenetix.co/blog/Cancer-... #ClimateHealth #Oncology
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Dr. Joan Schiller & Dr. Leticia Nogueira: Cancer and Climate | Ep. 05
In this episode of The Oncology Insights Podcast, Dr. Abbie Begnaud speaks with Dr. Joan Schiller, Co-Founder of Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health – International, and Dr. Leticia Nogue...
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
How is climate change shaping cancer care? We're partnering with @cancertrialsie.bsky.social for Cancer Care on a Changing Planet: a free webinar on sustainability, resilience, and innovation in oncology. Nov 25 | 3-4:30pm GMT Register: bit.ly/4hFJSAo #ClimateAndCancer #CancerCare
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Cancer Care on a Changing Planet
Webinar on climate change and cancer care, with oncology experts sharing global insights and sustainable solutions.
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The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health @docsforclimate.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Fossil fuels are bad for the planet and our health. A new report from leading health experts shows how coal, oil, and methane gas harm every system of the body at every stage of life. Learn more: psr.org/fuelingsickness
Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Fossil fuels don’t just heat the planet; they harm our lungs, hearts, and minds. Fueling Sickness details the hidden health costs of pollution. Endorsed by 11 national health orgs, including OUCH-International. 📘 Read: psr.org/resources/fu... #PublicHealth #CleanEnergy
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Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution | Physicians for Social Responsibility
A collaborative report on the direct health impacts of fossil fuel pollution across every system of the body and every stage of fossil fuel use.
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Lung Cancer Research Foundation @lcrf.org · 23/09/2025
LCRF announces a new partnership w/ @ouchinternational.bsky.social. Sponsored by @astra-zeneca.bsky.social, the groups will back projects examining how environmental pollution & climate change impact #LungCancer risk, diagnosis, treatment & outcomes – and how to mitigate those effects: LCRF.org/OUCH
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LCRF and OUCH International announce new research collaboration
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
A new JAMA study finds LA’s Jan 2025 wildfires likely caused 440 excess deaths—over 14× the official toll of 31. Smoke, disrupted care, & system strain drove hidden losses. Read: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Excess Deaths Attributable to the Los Angeles Wildfires From January 5 to February 1, 2025
This study aims to estimate the number of excess deaths attributable to the Los Angeles wildfires using an interrupted time series design.
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
New in JAMA! Dr. Sonia Angell argues it’s time to reframe extreme weather as a health crisis and build resilience into public health. 🌍 Read here 👉 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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Health and Extreme Weather Events
Wildfires, especially those that destroy property or claim human life, capture our attention. They are communicated to the public as “events,” with a beginning and an end. The large ones are memoriali...
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
🌍 New in ecancermedicalscience: Climate change & cancer care shows how climate, pollution & biodiversity loss disrupt oncology + offers solutions. With OUCH members @roselledeguzman.bsky.social, Joan Schiller, Katie Lichter, & Seamus O'Reilly. Read here: ecancer.org/en/journal/a...
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Nearly 2/3 of US drug manufacturing facilities are in counties hit by climate disasters, threatening critical medication supply. Study by Dr. Leticia Nogueira (OUCH-International) & et al. calls for resilient pharma supply chains. Read more: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #ClimateHealth
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Threats of Weather Disasters for Drug Manufacturing Facilities in the US
This study assesses the frequency with which climate-related disaster events affected counties with US drug production facilities.
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Lung cancer remains the deadliest cancer worldwide—and not all cases are linked to smoking. On World Lung Cancer Day, OUCH-I highlights the need to address air pollution as a cancer risk factor. Clean air is essential to cancer prevention. #WorldLungCancerDay
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
We're proud to see OUCH members Joan Schiller, Roselle de Guzman, Katie Lichter, & Seamus O'Reilly coauthor "Climate change and Cancer Care: Impacts and Implications for Patients and Healthcare Professionals" (in press, ecancer). A vital look at climate threats to cancer care. #ClimateHealth #OUCH
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Dr. Ed Balaban and colleagues gave an important talk in AMA’s webinar on how climate change is already affecting patients—from cancer risk to mental health. Watch here: edhub.ama-assn.org/science-medi... #ClimateHealth #OUCH
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The Hidden Health Impacts of Climate Change
The first session in this Climate and Health Webinar Series features stories from physicians on how their patients are experiencing hidden climate impacts, including increased cancer risk, exposure to vector-borne diseases outside their historical range, and the mental health effects of climate change.
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
In this new letter, Dr. Joan Schiller, founder of OUCH, raises urgent concerns about worsening air quality in Wisconsin—and calls for stronger accountability from regulators. #CleanAir #ClimateHealth #PublicHealth 🔗 madison.com/opinion/lett...
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Healthy, clean air should be a priority for Wisconsin | Joan Schiller
We just wrapped up Clean Air Month, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. But as a physician, I am deeply troubled that our agencies are patting themselves on
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
At #ASCO2025, OUCH member Dr. Thomas Kuczmarski received the Young Investigator Award for his work on how climate factors like heat and air quality may raise infection risk in leukemia patients. Learn more: www.fredhutch.org/en/news/cent... #ClimateHealth #CancerCare #FredHutch #OUCH
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American Society of Clinical Oncology honors Fred Hutch and UW hematology-oncology fellows
Five early-career Fred Hutch/UW researchers received prestigious Young Investigator Awards from Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation during this year's annual meeting of the American Society of Clinica...
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Earlier this weekend, OUCH-International members gathered for breakfast during #ASCO25 — a great opportunity to reconnect and discuss global efforts at the intersection of climate and cancer care! 🌎 #ClimateHealth #GlobalOncology #OUCH
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
👏 Congrats to OUCH-I Chair & Founder Dr. Joan H. Schiller on winning the 2025 #EAOnc Remarkable Mentor in Oncology Award, a true leader in lung cancer research & mentorship! #LungCancer #Oncology #Mentorship #OUCH
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
🌍 OUCH has signed the 2025 Declaration on Climate and Health—joining a united call for urgent action to protect health from the growing climate crisis. #ClimateHealth #OUCH-I #HealthEquity #ClimateAction Read the full declaration: www.lung.org/policy-advoc...
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A Declaration on Climate Change and Health
As leading public health, patient advocacy, nursing and medical organizations, we reiterate our longstanding commitment to addressing climate change as a public health issue. The statement below artic
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
New article in CURE by OUCH Steering Committee Chair Dr. Joan Schiller warns: EPA rollbacks will increase air pollution—a known carcinogen—and lead to more lung cancer deaths. Clean air is cancer prevention. #ClimateHealth #LungCancer #OUCH www.curetoday.com/view/epa-der...
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EPA Deregulation Means More Air Pollution and More Cancer Deaths
CURE provides access to the cancer news, latest oncology research & expert insights that serve as a guide to every stage of the cancer experience.
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Recent New England Journal of Medicine article lays out a research agenda for climate and health: focused on equity, data gaps, and real-world impact. From heat to displacement, the risks are growing — so should the response. 📖 Read: nejm.org/doi/full/10.... #ClimateHealth #NEJM #HealthEquity
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Climate Change and Human Health — A Research Agenda for Action | NEJM
A new report from the National Academy of Medicine proposes a research agenda to address climate-related health risks and data gaps, emphasizing equity, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Lung cancer trends: While tobacco-related deaths are declining globally, air pollution (PM2.5)-linked mortality is increasing in countries like China & India. Time for stronger air quality policies. #LungCancer #PublicHealth #AirPollution #Tobacco pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39968204/
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Evolving trends in lung cancer risk factors in the ten most populous countries: an analysis of data from the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study - PubMed
This study did not receive any funding support.
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
In 2021, air pollution & tobacco caused over 1.5M lung cancer deaths globally. PM2.5 contributed 374K, and tobacco exposure led to 1.2M. Urgent action needed on health policies to address these disparities. #LungCancer #PublicHealth #AirPollution #Tobacco #GlobalHealth doi.org/10.1186/s128...
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Global lung cancer burden attributable to air fine particulate matter and tobacco smoke exposure: spatiotemporal patterns, sociodemographic characteristics, and transnational inequalities from 1990 to...
Background Air fine particulate matter and tobacco smoke exposure are primary risk factors for lung cancer. However, their recent global exposure levels, attributable burden, and patterns of inequalit...
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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
The climate cost of cancer care is rising 🌍 Dr. Emer Lynch & team, with @seamusoreilly.bsky.social , outline key steps forward in JCO Oncology Practice. Editorial by ‪Dr. Jeffrey Peppercorn calls for urgent action. Read: bit.ly/4cjHnRg Editorial: bit.ly/42sjS4b @ouchinternational.bsky.social
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Cancer care’s climate cost is rising. 🌍 Dr. Emer Lynch & team, with OUCH’s Dr. Seamus O'Reilly as senior author, outlines key steps forward in JCO Oncology Practice. Editorial by Dr. Peppercorn calls for urgent action. Read: doi.org/10.1200/OP-2... Editorial: doi.org/10.1200/OP-2... #GreenOncology
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Why We Should, and How We Can, Reduce the Climate Toxicity of Cancer Care | JCO Oncology Practice
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
BMJ Oncology features research from OUCH members Dr. Roselle De Guzman & Dr. Joan Schiller on how pollutants contribute to cancer incidence and outcomes. Cleaner air isn't just an environmental issue; it's a public health necessity. Read more: bmjoncology.bmj.com/content/4/1/... #CancerResearch
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Air pollution and its impact on cancer incidence, cancer care and cancer outcomes
Air pollution is an under-recognised global health threat linked to an increased risk of cancers and is due primarily to the burning of fossil fuels. This review provides a high-level overview of the ...
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
We're expanding our impact! OUCH-International continues to advocate for oncology, climate, and health. Follow us on our new social media platforms for updates and join the movement! #ClimateHealth #Oncology #Advocacy ouchforclimate.org 🌎
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Join us tomorrow, April 1 at 12 PM ET for a webinar on sustainable cancer care! Dr. Charlotte Bekker & Dr. Andrew Hantel will discuss the ethical & environmental impact of medication use & cancer treatment. 🔗 Join: us06web.zoom.us/j/8350492466... #CancerCare #SustainableHealth
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
📷 Just out: From rising cancer risks due to pollution to extreme weather shutting down treatment centers, healthcare must adapt. OUCH's Dr. Eric Bernicker & Dr. Joan Schiller break it down: medpagetoday.com/opinion/clim... @medpagetoday.bsky.social @gfriedman.bsky.social #ClimateHealth #Oncology
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Opinion | Cancer Care Changes With the Climate
Clinicians and health systems must adapt
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
SC or IV monoclonal antibodies—Which is greener? SC is more convenient but has slightly higher emissions due to increased dosage. A full switch in the Netherlands (2022) would add 12.2 tons CO2e—equal to driving 63,212 km. shorturl.at/g3LJJ #SustainableHealthcare #Oncology
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Environmental Impact Assessment of Intravenous Versus Subcutaneous Monoclonal Antibodies: A Carbon Footprint Analysis | JCO Oncology Practice
PURPOSEThe development of subcutaneous (SC) formulations for monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), as an alternative to conventional intravenous (IV) infusion, represents a shift in health care delivery. The ...
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
OUCH-Intl's Affairs Committee had an engaging meeting uniting experts across disciplines and regions, planning for impact, strengthening collaboration, and sharing insights into global perspectives. We are committed to turning discussion into action as a global priority. Join us: ouchforclimate.org!
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Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrialsie.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
🌎Join @ouchinternational.bsky.social on Feb 27 (5 pm 🇮🇪 time) for a webinar with Dr Mathilde Jalving & Cancer Trials Ireland Clinical Lead, Prof Seamus O'Reilly on climate change’s impact on cancer care & collaboration opportunities. 🔗 bit.ly/4hUfSQg #ESMO4CLIMATE #CancerResearch #Health #Oncology
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Don’t miss our webinar on Feb 27 at 12 PM ET with Dr. Mathilde Jalving & Dr. Seamus O'Reilly on ESMO's work in climate & cancer. Learn about collaboration opportunities in the climate change & cancer space! 🔗 us06web.zoom.us/j/8244591216... #ClimateChange #CancerCare #ESMO
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
The North Pole just hit 20°C above average, nearing the melting point of ice 📷 Scientists warn that Arctic warming—now happening 4x faster than the global average—signals major climate shifts. Read more in The Guardian: theguardian.com/environment/... #ClimateCrisis #ArcticWarming
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Temperatures at north pole 20C above average and beyond ice melting point
Scientists say unusually mild temperatures linked to low-pressure system over Iceland directing strong flow of warm air towards north pole
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Oncology Advocates United for Climate and Health International @ouchinternational.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Lung cancer in never-smokers is rising, with air pollution a key factor, says WHO’s IARC. 200K cases in 2022 were linked to pollution. As smoking declines, environmental risks demand urgent action. Read more in The Guardian: lnkd.in/gKUuQT5Z #LungCancer #AirPollution
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