Advancing Climate Health in Arizona

Events

Are you available on January 26^th and live in the Yuma area? 

If so, we want to hear from you! Our partner, the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE) is helping us get the word out about clean air and the health benefits of cleaner trucks and cars. An exciting event with an opportunity to educate the community about this important work is planned in Yuma and nurses can be part of it. Email us: aznacchworkgroup@gmail.com if you can attend this event.

Environmental Day at the Arizona Capitol

Our partner, the Sierra Club, is hosting a Day at the Capitol on January 25^th starting at 8:30 am. Join them in discussing environmental issues with local legislators, listening to experts on the status of Arizona climate and meeting other individuals and organizations working to address climate and environmental issues in Arizona. RSVP to attend Environmental Day.

Webinar

WEST Environmental Justice Center Virtual Kickoff Wednesday, January 24, 2024, 3 PM - 4 PM. Are you interested in projects that support environmental and energy justice?  Mark your calendars! Come meet the WEST Environmental Justice Center team and the Director, Dr. Paloma Beamer, who will talk about how you and your organization (that’s us) can move toward environmental and energy justice through grant funding, student internships, and Community Champions.  And we know NURSES ARE CHAMPIONS.

Register today to attend.

Visit their U of A website. Yes, they are in Arizona!

What We Are Reading & Listening to This Week

Several research studies about plastics and their health impact with subsequent news articles were published this past week. The AZ Climate highlights issues discussed in the Governor’s State of the State address, take a look at plans to address heat and water concerns this year.

• Plastic chemicals linked to $249 billion in US health care costs in 2018 alone, study finds (CNN, Jan 11)Study: Journal of the Endocrine Society; Guidance on PFAS Exposure, Testing, and Clinical Follow-Up (NAS,2022)
• Where the world warmed the most in Earth’s hottest year (Wash Post, Jan 12)
• What’s the best reusable water bottle material: Glass, metal, or plastic? (Wash Post, Jan 13)
• US Takes Another Big Step on Climate ‘Super-Pollutant’-The EPA Proposes Steep New Fees on Methane Emissions (NPR, Jan 12)
• AZ Climate (AZ Republic, Jan 9)

Thank you for joining us in making a healthier planet today!