Christine Polimeni

Family doc; traveller and avid life long learner- songs, sailing and storms

[Christine Polimeni @Christinepolim1]

@WilliamsRacing The power of the 🦄

[Ms. M @msmalarkey24.bsky @MsMalarkey24]

Ok who did this 😭

[Democratic Wins Media @DemocraticWins]

BREAKING: The Kamala Harris campaign just released their first ad. Retweet to make sure every American knows who Kamala Harris is and what is at stake this November.

[Christine Polimeni @Christinepolim1]

@DrJenGunter Sending strength to you both…🙏. Should not be a situation for anyone to go through, or revisit….

[@CAPE-ACME @CAPE_ACME]

“The petroleum industry isn’t keen on reducing its output and putting itself out of business, even if that would save the planet.”
#WorldEnvironmentDay
https://t.co/GYZKVuyHEb

[Christine Polimeni @Christinepolim1]

@DrJenGunter Sending all my good vibes to you….hope things are better soon…

[Christine Polimeni @Christinepolim1]

@StormStructure When the most intense section came over us in Assiniboia there was the sound of a constant rumble like a jet overhead…..in all that hail….

[Christine Polimeni @Christinepolim1]

@DrJenGunter Sending you all our best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[VisuallyBetter @Isuckatpicking]

I would take a carbon tax affordability protest more seriously if everyone didn’t show up in $100,000 RV’s and $80,000 trucks.

Roll up in a 1980’s rusted out Caprice Classic and I might listen to your plight.

[CASCADES_en @cascades_en]

It's April 1st and we aren't fooling: today is the LAST DAY to apply for the 2024 Summer Institute on Sustainable Health Systems!!
Get your application in today: https://t.co/v2H8Eo5ib5

[Dr Courtney Howard @courtghoward]

How lucky am I to get to make good trouble with wonderful humans like my good buddy @jvipondmd.

Treating the health emergency of #climatechange is a team sport.
@CAPE_ACME @GCHAlliance

[Christine Polimeni @Christinepolim1]

Beautiful story for a true trailblazer… https://t.co/11ix8Qlpyo

[Prof Michael E. Mann @MichaelEMann]

"Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next" | Must-read piece by @Eugene_Robinson in The @WashingtonPost: https://t.co/XCiwms22dO

[Brian Allen @allenanalysis]

🔥🏝️🔥Tranquil Maui Turns to Chaos: Devastating Wildfires Unleash Death and Havoc Across the Island.

**Background Summary:**
Maui, once a haven of natural beauty, now bears the scars of devastation, with human lives and the environment paying an immeasurable price. A convergence of catastrophic events, including a communication breakdown amid a 911 service outage and the onslaught of Hurricane Dora, has plunged the island into chaos. As wildfires rage and homes are consumed, Maui's healthcare system grapples with an overwhelming influx of patients, underscoring the interconnectedness of climate change impacts. Heart-wrenching stories unfold - families losing everything, first responders battling tirelessly, and the plea for tourists to stay away as the island fights to recover.

**Analysis:**
The disaster on Maui serves as a sobering reminder of the escalating climate crisis and its dire consequences. The convergence of wildfires, hurricanes, and communication breakdowns underscores the vulnerability of communities in the face of extreme events. The overwhelming strain on healthcare systems and emergency response highlights the urgent need for preparedness and resilience in a changing climate. The island's call for tourists to refrain from visiting sheds light on the ethical considerations surrounding disaster-stricken areas, emphasizing the importance of empathy and support for affected communities.

This catastrophe also reveals the complex interplay between natural disasters and climate change. The potential link between a missed hurricane and wildfire ignition underscores the far-reaching impacts of a warming planet. The urgency to address climate chaos is underscored, as the once-tranquil landscapes of Maui serve as a poignant symbol of the unpredictable and destructive forces that can emerge.

In the face of this crisis, the imperative for immediate action against climate change becomes undeniable. The haunting imagery of locals seeking refuge in the sea and the plea for urgency underscore the need for global cooperation, policy changes, and sustainable practices. Maui's disaster is a clarion call to recognize that the climate crisis is no longer a distant future, but a stark reality demanding swift and resolute action.

[Christine Polimeni @Christinepolim1]

@DrJenGunter @umanitoba Doing great!

[Olivia Chow @oliviachow]

Thank you, Toronto!

[Christine Polimeni @Christinepolim1]

@UofMchasers Congratulations! Sounds like you need a medic from Chase 2017 on the next one!😉

[Christine Polimeni @Christinepolim1]

So happy for Chase 23…

[U of M chasers @UofMchasers]

What a day yesterday! 7, maybe 8 tornadoes witnessed from Chugwater, WY into Nebraska. #WYwx #NEwx #UMChase23

[Christine Polimeni @Christinepolim1]

@GusC30101156 @Pathologist_EZ @DrJenGunter Makes me cry every time….