GCCA is a dynamic group of health professionals dedicated to educating others about the health effects of climate change and advocating for climate action.
As we continue to live more fully into our core values of justice and equity, this will be the final post from @GaCCA_org on this platform. You may still follow our work on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 👋 #Goodbye
Ditch Desflurane, Cut Emissions! 🚫 Did you know desflurane’s GWP is 3,700x higher than CO₂?
Hospitals can and should switch to safer, greener alternatives for anesthesia, like canister-based nitrous oxide. Let's all become #DesfluraneFree!
https://t.co/h6aJhQqv47
😡 This morning, Georgia Power asked the Georgia Public Service Commission to burn more fossil fuels— threatening public health. More coal means more asthma, heart disease, and pollution-driven illness. Georgians deserve better. Learn more: https://t.co/jGnj5Warx7
🔥🌎 #ClimateChange adds to the 'invisible mental load' of motherhood. GaCCA Steering Committee Member Dr. Jennifer Barkin recently co-authored this powerful commentary on the unique challenges moms face in extreme weather events: https://t.co/LbhkoOgaI4
"From Bedside to Byline: A Physician's Perspective on Communicating the Health Impacts of Climate Change" 🌍 Join @NehaPathakMD, GaCCA Steering Committee member, and @CCHYale for this important conversation on Mon, Jan 27 at noon. Register: https://t.co/UhAKSZiSJD
NEW: We’ve joined 85+ health organizations calling on @OSHA_DOL to finalize and implement its heat standard. Extreme heat is a growing threat, but action can save lives.
Read our letter here: https://t.co/HgDPCRuXI7
The California #wildfires are devasting & remind us that climate change truly impacts everyone. The time is now to tackle the root causes & build a healthier future for all. Let’s educate leaders & drive meaningful change in our communities and clinics: https://t.co/JOiogoXdJ0
Is your school district ensuring a healthier ride for kids? 🚍💨 Thanks to new funding, 20 Georgia counties are getting EV school buses! Let’s keep it going—can we see more? 🌱 #CleanAir#EVBuses
We made a map of all the counties in Georgia that have applied for EV buses, including the counties that received them. Take a look!
And remember, the deadline for the next EV rebate is January 9 - it is simpler, there's still time to do it!
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🌎 🎉🩺 Happy New Year! Here's to a 2025 filled with growth, innovation, and impactful care for our patients and our planet. Thank you for all you do to support health and healing! #newyears#healthcareheroes
As we close out the year, don’t miss this powerful article written for @CC_Yale by one of our steering committee members, @NehaPathakMD. It's about using our collective superpowers to secure a better future for our kids. 🌍💪 Check it out!
https://t.co/YG2DDUjVjT
🕎🎄🌎 Happy Holidays from Georgia Clinicians for Climate Action! As #Christmas and #Hanukkah start today, we celebrate light, love, and hope—values that guide our work for healthier communities and a sustainable planet. Blessings to all!
We are proud to join fellow health and environmental advocates in urging the @WhiteHouse to carefully reconsider the fast-tracking of data centers. 📈 Read our letter here: https://t.co/itzMEzegVu
One solution? Electric buses! 🚌⚡ By transitioning to electric fleets, we can significantly reduce fine particle pollution, protect public health, and ensure a brighter future for our children. #ElectricVehicles
🚍💨 Did you know that fine particle pollution can negatively impact birth outcomes, including preterm births? A recent study highlighted by @TheHill underscores the urgent need to address air quality for healthier communities: https://t.co/OUyEE2HGCt
🌎 Registration for #OurPlanetOurHealth: 2025 Climate Action Convention is now open! Join us in Washington, DC, or online for dynamic discussions on climate action, planetary health, and creating a sustainable future.
Register here: https://t.co/Y8lMbXedbJ
🍁🌎 This #Thanksgiving, we at GaCCA are filled with gratitude for the incredible support from our community of health professionals, advocates, and partners. Together, we’re striving toward a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone. Thank you for standing with us!
This year, we’ve experienced some of the hottest days on record, and millions of workers are experiencing firsthand the devastating impacts of #climatechange in the form of extreme heat. Show support for OSHA's proposed “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention" standard today!
There’s a lot to tackle in the coming years, but one thing we can do right now is weigh in on the OSHA heat standard. The public comment period closes on December 30th — listen, learn, and submit yours today! https://t.co/MiFTSwzBzH
We're SO grateful for our partnership with @drawdownga, @mocleanair, and @GSMA1 as we work to improve the health of our communities one electric school bus at a time! 🚍💙 Check out this recent blog about our work: https://t.co/4mq2eGwsKj