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Study: more renewable energy benefits public health Climate …

A new study found that increasing renewable energy in Rust Belt states is not only good for our climate, but good for public health too. The study found that maintaining current … See more

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Hope, Health and Climate: coming this fall Climate …

WEBThese are some of the climate leaders who most help nurture our climate hope, and our sense of urgency for working together for a safe and healthy future for everyone. We look forward to sharing their …

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Hope, Health and Climate: conversations for inspiration …

WEBHundreds of members of the Climate Solutions community joined us online for our December special event series, Hope, Health, and Climate. We're happy to be able to share recordings of these two special events so …

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Connecting the dots: COVID-19 and environmental …

WEBSeveral states have already reported outrageous COVID-19 mortality disparities. In Wisconsin, where Black people represent 6% of the state population, they account for half of the state’s COVID-19 deaths. …

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Hope, Health, and Climate: Part 1 of our online Event …

WEBAdd to Calendar. We are super excited to be hosting Part 1 of Hope, Health, and Climate on Thursday, December 8 from 4pm - 5pm PT as part of our online series in December.Part 2 of the series will follow on …

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Urge Your Legislators to Invest in Healthy Homes

WEBA legislative investment of $15 million in 2024 will be crucial to support this program that helps keep rural and low-income Oregonians in their homes. We’re in a …

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Meet our Speakers for the Hope, Health, and Climate Event Series …

WEBHe previously served as head of the “Our Planet, Our Health” initiative at the Wellcome Trust in London (2018-19), as Dean of the University of Washington School of Public …

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Washingtonians, breathe easier: clean fuels are coming

WEBWashingtonians, breathe easier: clean fuels are coming. Marking a victory for people’s health, the environment, and economic recovery, the Washington …

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Clean Fuels Climate Solutions

WEBClean fuels clean up our air and protect public health Health professionals link air pollution directly to asthma, lung cancer, and other respiratory diseases. Cleaning up pollution will protect public health and save us on …

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Transforming our Transportation: Pathways to Cut …

WEBReducing tailpipe emissions results in substantial health benefits, and both this scenario and scenario 1 result in similar outcomes by 2050. However, the health savings do not accrue as quickly in this …

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ALL ELECTRIC BUILDINGS ARE GOOD FOR OUR CLIMATE, …

WEBhealth implications and impacts to indoor air quality. In fact, just living in a home with gas cooking increases a child’s chance of developing asthma by 42%. We also know that …

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We did it! 100% clean and fossil-free Multnomah county buildings

WEBApril 21, 2021. Last week, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution that will ensure all new county-owned buildings—including …

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Oregon Legislates: Our Climate Priorities for 2024

WEBThe Healthy Homes program, run by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), helps low-income folks afford the changes needed to keep their home livable. This …

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It's the dawning of a new era for NW climate action

WEBThe Clean Air, Healthy Communities Coalition, for example, is a growing, multi-sector group of advocates with the goal of reducing public health impacts on …

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Role of buildings in climate change and opportunities for action

WEBpollution, reducing health costs, saving Oregonians money on their utility bills, creating good jobs, and enhancing community resilience. We must build significantly cleaner, …

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Broad and diverse testimony shows statewide support for State …

WEBNotably the largest healthcare provider in Washington, Providence Health, testified in support. Facility and Technology Services Director Geoffrey Glass said “we …

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What's next for climate in Washington

WEBEcology’s 2020-2021 Washington Statewide Waste Characterization Study found that in 2020, 22.8% by weight (1.2 million tons) of the municipal solid waste disposed load is …

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WA Needs Weatherization Plus Health

WEBimproves health and safety for thousands of Washingtonians. Weatherization Plus Health is a successful program established by the legislature in 2015. By combining …

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$2.2 Billion later—the Climate Commitment Act's promise for …

WEBIn 2024, we’re already eyeing additional funding to electrify school buses and protect the health of children, drivers and communities, and to invest in multifamily …

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Christopher Chen Climate Solutions

WEBBio. Dr. Christopher Chen, MD, MBA, is a medical director for Medicaid at the WA State Health Care Authority. Dr. Chen is dedicated to serving the underserved and believes in …

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These Climate Investments Will Transform Washington Climate …

WEBRecognizing these compounding health impacts, over $60 million in CCA funds is specifically targeted for improving air quality and health disparities in …

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Oregon’s Climate Action Plan crosses first milestone

WEBThe first big milestone for implementing the Oregon Climate Action Plan (OCAP) was quietly met last month, as twelve state agencies delivered their plans to carry out the …

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