Hurricane Melissa Published October 2025.

#HurricaneMelissa was made about four times more likely by the #climatecrisis

It's real, it's us, and it's here

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An infographic about the effects of air pollution on brain health

Air Pollution-Related Dementia Kills Over 625,000 People A Year healthpolicy-watch.news/air-pollutio... by @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social

#Alzheimers #dementia #pollution #environment #publichealth

What the MRI showed

Climate Counts | UNDP Climate change is impacting every aspect of our lives. Explore 30 facts about the climate crisis that explain the urgency of action and the promise of solutions.

Every number tells a story. Every decision adds up.

Discover 30 numbers that explain the climate crisis: feature.undp.org/climate-counts

These are not just statistics. They are milestones, warnings and opportunities.

Because #ClimateCounts.

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Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category 5 as communities in Jamaica warned of ‘potentially unimaginable impact’ – live Jamaicans urged to seek shelter immediately, and Cuba, Haiti and Dominican Republic also threatened

Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category 5 as communities in Jamaica warned of ‘potentially unimaginable impact’ – live blog

#climatecrisis
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Our council is so dismissive (and often aggressive!) it has put people off reporting smoke nuisance. We need a campaign to change this. Everyone I have spoken to locally say the council are "useless" so there is no point in complaining, even if pollution levels are dangerously high.

We must all keep complaining! For all those 15000 complaints there will be numerous people who don’t think it is worth it. If there is a deluge they will have to do something! #AirPollution

Domestic wood burning: 15,000 complaints, just 24 fines A new Freedom of Information request by Mums for Lungs has revealed that despite more than 15,000 complaints about toxic wood smoke across England, just 24 fines have been issued in the year between S...

Domestic wood burning: 15,000 complaints, just 24 fines

An FOI request by Mums for Lungs has revealed that despite more than 15,000 complaints about wood smoke across England, just 24 fines have been issued in the year between September 2024 and August 2025 airqualitynews.com/news/legisla...

‘Little lungs are paying’: why the Dieselgate scandal is still running hot Carmakers accused of cheating air pollution rules have faced little punishment but trial brought by 1.8m UK motorists is about to begin

‘Little lungs are paying’: why the #Dieselgate scandal is still running hot

- Car makers accused of cheating air pollution rules have largely avoided punishment for a decade but a historic trial brought by 1.8 million UK motorists is about to begin

Story by me
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Although > half of the US population resides in areas with unhealthy air quality, communities of color are disproportionately affected, comprising 50% of those breathing in toxic air pollutants, despite representing just 41% of the US pop, according American Lung Association.

Voice opposition/concern about pollution of Portland's air & water! Contact your dist. councilor & let them know you support a scrubber wash discharge ban.

Here's who to contact for Nov 12 meeting, w/option to email the council: www.portlandmaine.gov/741/Council-...

#Portland #Maine #CruiseShips

Denver Celebrates 10,000 E-Bike Rebates Since its inception in April 2022, Denver has distributed over 10,000 electric bikes (e-bikes) to community members through its pioneering e-bike rebate program. As the first U.S. city to implement su...

since denver launched its e-bike rebate program - the have sold 10,000 e-bikes and reduced an estimated 1,000,000 car trips - replacing millions of VMTs and reducing air pollution

there are no climate silver bullets... but damn - e-bikes and e-cargo bikes are close

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She Found a Link Between Air Pollution and Infertility

She Found a Link Between Air Pollution and Infertility... Her grant was canceled 😡😡😡 #momsky www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/c...

US Latinos mobilize to monitor – and improve – local air quality: ‘We have to fix it’

As Latino communities ramp up air quality monitoring, Trump’s EPA moves to weaken pollution regulations.

Hey Colorado residents, particularly people in Fort Collins, but also those who are somewhat near: my sister and brother in law are running a study on an easy, portable method to help maintain indoor air quality during adverse outside events (like smoke or pollution).

‘£850 to skip the queue’: how scammers are exploiting driving test delays Criminals claim there are ways to get a licence without exams. Accepting puts you at risk of identity theft and even prison

‘£850 to skip the queue’: how scammers are exploiting driving test delays

Parliamentary staff of colour earn £2,000 less than white colleagues, study suggests Exclusive: Report by GMB union also finds pay disparity for women and disabled, trans, non-binary and gay staffers A race and gender pay gap among parliamentary staff means people of colour earn on average £2,000 less each year than their white counterparts, research seen by the Guardian suggests. A study due to be released this week will say that parliamentary employees who have a range of protected characteristics under equality legislation are more likely to suffer disparities in pay. Continue reading...

Parliamentary staff of colour earn £2,000 less than white colleagues, study suggests

Also another person’s “right” to burn stuff versus everyone’s right to breathe air unpolluted by wood smoke!

“Ecodesign” stoves, bonfires, charcoal BBQs and firepits are the main problem in cities now. They cause ~800 tonnes of PM2.5 in London every year. ULEZ savings are 23tonnes/year. A bonfire in a garden can cause similar PM2.5 levels in neighbours homes to wildfire smoke miles away.

There is no contest! Everyone has a right to breathe the cleanest air possible and one person’s hobby burning shouldn’t violate that!

To me it is as obvious as cigarettes being bad for you. It is clear that many people believe the wood stove industry’s propaganda and like cigarette smokers used to, they need science to convince them that wood smoke is bad for all of us.

YouTube video by Eastleigh Borough Council Wood burning case study

Wood stove owner learns how it is polluting his home, says he regrets decision to install a wood stove:
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Thank you for clarification.

Wildfire chemical toxic to humans lingers longer in clouds Researchers have discovered why a toxic compound found in wildfire smoke resists natural breakdown when dissolved in atmospheric water droplets.

'Sources of 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP) beyond wildfires
Beyond wildfires, DNP is also produced by:
🔥 vehicle emissions from both biofuels and fossil fuels
🔥 residential heating fires and bonfires
🔥 controlled agricultural burning.'
Source: @ukri.org
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New C.D.C. Director Is Fired, White House Says

Trump, RFK Jr, and their anti-science, anti-public health allies don’t stop at weaponizing misinfo and disinfo—they abuse federal power to increase harm to our communities and attack the experts who put America’s health and safety first. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/h...

If it is found in wild fire smoke might it also be found in domestic bonfires and smoke from wood burning stoves?

Wildfire chemical toxic to humans lingers longer in clouds Researchers have discovered why a toxic compound found in wildfire smoke resists natural breakdown when dissolved in atmospheric water droplets.

'Once airborne, as part of brown carbon particles, DNP absorbs sunlight and converts it to heat, contributing to climate change.
It is also toxic to living organisms, making its extended atmospheric lifetime a dual concern for both climate and public health.' @ukri.org
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Unfortunately “fossil fuels” have been demonised over the last few decades without educating people about why previous generations started using them, i.e. because wood burning is so filthy and inefficient. Alternative wording is required, such as “carbon emitting fuels” to stop the confusion.

It was time for a rethink years ago! It is a no brainer just stop burning stuff!

This proves that AI can’t be trusted! #puttingonaduvetcover