WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities’ Post

Dr. Jeni Miller, Executive Director of the Global Climate and Health Alliance asserts that cities are a critical place to be working to protect and improve people’s health. Getting off fossil fuels is key to building healthy cities. 🌱🏙️ “99% of the world’s population breathes air that doesn’t meet the World Health Organization guidelines. So in order for people to actually live healthy lives in cities, we need to move away from these toxic sources” That’s why a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is needed. #OurCommonFuture #ProtectWhatWeLove #FossilFuelTreaty

This week, the #EUEnvironmentAndHealth Conference – ‘Research Perspectives on the Health Impacts of Climate Change’ explored how scientific research and policy can effectively work together: ▶️ While we are lowering emissions – we still need to work to adapt and minimise the impacts of #ClimateChange ▶️ Air pollution and climate change are two sides of the same coin and can threaten our health in different ways – for example in places with higher temperatures, higher levels of pollution increases heat related respiratory deaths ▶️ Equity is needed for long-term solutions, and need to be developed through multilateral action #AirQuality #AirPollution

🌡️ Breaking: Unprecedented Autumn Heat Domes Signal Climate Crisis Reality   As a sustainability professional, I'm deeply concerned about the record-breaking heat dominating our October headlines. With temperatures hitting 113°F in Phoenix and Yuma, we're witnessing climate change in real-time.   Key Insights: • Fourth-hottest US summer on record (NOAA) • Heat domes becoming more frequent • Urban infrastructure at risk   🌿 Solution Spotlight: Innovative green technologies, particularly the right solar-reflective coatings, are emerging as crucial adaptation tools. These eco-friendly solutions: • Reduce heat absorption • Lower energy costs • Protect infrastructure • Combat urban heat islands   Let's connect to discuss sustainable building solutions for our changing climate.   #ClimateAction #Sustainability #GreenTechnology #ClimateChange #SustainableBuilding

This October, heat domes have smashed records globally, pushing temperatures to unprecedented levels.🔥 In today’s blog episode, https://lnkd.in/dgMd3mhy explore how cities nationwide are facing record heat, with fall temps soaring—Phoenix and Yuma reaching a scorching 113°F. As extreme heat becomes the new norm, vulnerable communities are at greater risk, and ecosystems are feeling the strain. 🌎 🕰️ It’s time for bold action to reduce emissions, embrace sustainable practices, and protect our planet from further harm. Share this post to raise awareness! 🧡 #ClimateActionNow #HeatDomeCrisis #SustainableFuture #TimeToAct

This October, heat domes have smashed records globally, pushing temperatures to unprecedented levels.🔥 In today’s blog episode, https://lnkd.in/dgMd3mhy explore how cities nationwide are facing record heat, with fall temps soaring—Phoenix and Yuma reaching a scorching 113°F. As extreme heat becomes the new norm, vulnerable communities are at greater risk, and ecosystems are feeling the strain. 🌎 🕰️ It’s time for bold action to reduce emissions, embrace sustainable practices, and protect our planet from further harm. Share this post to raise awareness! 🧡 #ClimateActionNow #HeatDomeCrisis #SustainableFuture #TimeToAct

This October, heat domes have smashed records globally, pushing temperatures to unprecedented levels.🔥 In today’s blog episode, https://lnkd.in/dgMd3mhy explore how cities nationwide are facing record heat, with fall temps soaring—Phoenix and Yuma reaching a scorching 113°F. As extreme heat becomes the new norm, vulnerable communities are at greater risk, and ecosystems are feeling the strain. 🌎 🕰️ It’s time for bold action to reduce emissions, embrace sustainable practices, and protect our planet from further harm. Share this post to raise awareness! 🧡 #ClimateActionNow #HeatDomeCrisis #SustainableFuture #TimeToAct

This October, heat domes have smashed records globally, pushing temperatures to unprecedented levels.🔥 In today’s blog episode, https://lnkd.in/dU8R9dga explore how cities nationwide are facing record heat, with fall temps soaring—Phoenix and Yuma reaching a scorching 113°F. As extreme heat becomes the new norm, vulnerable communities are at greater risk, and ecosystems are feeling the strain. 🌎 🕰️ It’s time for bold action to reduce emissions, embrace sustainable practices, and protect our planet from further harm. Share this post to raise awareness! 🧡 #ClimateActionNow #HeatDomeCrisis #SustainableFuture #TimeToAct

Expanding the Public Trust Doctrine to include clean air and climate change mitigation as environmental human rights is crucial and should be recognized globally, including by the United Nations. These rights address universal human needs, as clean air and a stable climate are essential for health and survival, while pollution and climate change pose serious health risks. Recognizing these rights helps ensure equity and justice by protecting vulnerable communities disproportionately affected by these issues. It also fosters global responsibility, encouraging collective action and legal frameworks to tackle transboundary environmental challenges. Additionally, this recognition supports sustainable development by linking environmental health to economic and social well-being, creating a legal and moral obligation for governments to act. It empowers individuals and communities to advocate for policy changes and hold governments accountable, and it emphasizes intergenerational responsibility to conserve resources for future generations. Overall, framing these issues as human rights would elevate their global importance, promote equitable solutions, and encourage a unified approach to one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time.

On today's #WorldHealthDay, we're looking at how integrating air pollution & health impacts into climate transparency frameworks helps fight climate change & protect public health. Discover how to practically achieve this using guidance developed by ICAT and the Climate & Clean Air Coalition. Benefits of Integration: ✅Development of comprehensive emission inventories: Track greenhouse gases, short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs), and air pollutants using a consistent methodology. ✅Policy evaluation: Assess how policies and measures simultaneously impact air pollution and climate change. ✅Health benefits quantification: Quantify the health burdens associated with air pollution and the health benefits achieved through cleaner air. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6ZTMXbb