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Healthy Air and Water Colorado (HAWC) mobilizes health professionals to advocate for strong climate policies to protect public health.

[The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health @docsforclimate]

#HeatSafety Week may be almost over, but the work to cool our communities continues!

In a new #HealthyClimateAmerica episode, Grace Wickerson highlights solutions emerging nationwide and previews a heat policy agenda coming soon from @scientistsorg.

🎧 https://t.co/9O700HVC56

[HAWColorado @HAWColorado]

Are you a health professional ready to take action to advocate and inform around the public health impacts of climate change? Let us know here: https://t.co/Yp6cFHK4jH

[HAWColorado @HAWColorado]

Health professionals see the impacts of climate change and air pollution every day – from asthma attacks to heat-related illness.

That’s why advocates like pediatrician Dr. Clare Burchenal are speaking out on key Colorado energy and air quality decisions.

[National Integrated Heat Health Information System @HeatGov]

#DYK? There are an average of 1,220 deaths from #ExtremeHeat every year in the U.S.

Heat-related illnesses are preventable with proper planning and action. Learn the signs of heat-related illness, so you can stay safe. Visit https://t.co/NNbzaTs6e5 for more #HeatSafety tips.

[SAMHSA @samhsagov]

Extreme heat can strain the body and lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke—especially when your body can’t cool itself. Know the signs and take action early. Learn more: https://t.co/uZ8wI5udKw #HeatSafety

[National Integrated Heat Health Information System @HeatGov]

⚠️ Even in temperatures as low as 60°F, the inside of a car can overheat quickly. Accidentally leaving a child behind could be deadly.

Visit @NHTSAgov's website for information about vehicular heatstroke and how to prevent it: https://t.co/XcSn2TzwyX

#HeatSafety

[NIOSH @NIOSH]

Heat-related illnesses can vary in severity and outcomes, with heat stroke resulting in death. Do you know the signs and symptoms? https://t.co/O7OWT2jklB

[HAWColorado @HAWColorado]

Utility decisions = health decisions.

In the @dailycamera, Advocate Leslie Schein breaks down how #PublicUtilitiesCommission decisions impact air quality, energy costs, and community health – and why this moment matters.

Read: https://t.co/lqVujfka8e

[HAWColorado @HAWColorado]

“This is a meaningful step forward for public health in Colorado. By adopting standards to reduce exposure to the most harmful air toxics, we are moving closer to a future where fewer families are dealing with preventable illnesses linked to pollution." – Dr. Maria Chansky

[The Colorado Sun @ColoradoSun]

Cutting air pollutants a new frontier in Colorado air quality fight
https://t.co/fFj30d3ItQ

[The Colorado Sun @ColoradoSun]

Democrats’ dueling data center bills have stalled as opposition to the industry mounts
https://t.co/yeK4TK2DOo

[HAWColorado @HAWColorado]

We had a fun and productive day at the State Capitol advocating for strong public health guardrails on #datacenters! 💪🩺 Thank you to our HAWC Advocates who came from across the state to speak with #coleg about why it’s vital to pass protections in SB26-102!

[American Lung Association @LungAssociation]

Today we release the American Lung Association’s 2026 “State of the Air” report, and the findings are clear: too many children are growing up breathing unhealthy air. https://t.co/8BT4oMShdb

[Colorado Sierra Club @SierraClubCO]

Check out our new webpage to learn more about what is happening with Coal in Colorado. It features an interactive map of the plants, their scheduled retirement date, and the estimated annual cost for each: https://t.co/ZqWDhet9FU

[The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health @docsforclimate]

This #EarthDay is a reminder that our work cannot and will not be dependent on any administration. The power to create a healthier planet belongs to us, sustained by the advocates who continue to show up and speak out.

Read their stories and join us here: https://t.co/RXxZPJMPFV

[HAWColorado @HAWColorado]

What’s coal got to do with it? Coal pollution isn’t just an environmental issue – it’s a public health issue.

Dr. Sara Carpenter breaks down why we need HB 26-1226 to fight back against federal efforts to keep coal plants online longer. #coleg

[HAWColorado @HAWColorado]

“Colorado Springs Utilities works for the people of this city – and should follow through on its commitments.”

COS advocate of 60+ yrs June Waller lays out why SB 26-022 moves us in the wrong direction. Read her column in @colo_politics! #coleg
https://t.co/Xg2rd6FQuZ

[HAWColorado @HAWColorado]

Colorado is at a turning point. The climate decisions being made by #coleg will shape public health for decades to come – from data centers to energy costs to air pollution.

Dr. Sara Carpenter lays out why this moment matters in @NewslineCO 👇
https://t.co/vpYrJbzqbN

[WesternCleanEnergy @WesternCEC]

Colorado's newest and most expensive coal plant is still broken, and @XcelEnergyCO is hiding what should be public information on the repairs, cost and pollution. Time for the Colorado PUC to pull back the curtain. #NoMoreXcelSecrets https://t.co/T9cI6NDTDd

[HAWColorado @HAWColorado]

#AirPollution can lead to increased cancer risk, asthma, and heart disease. Hear from Dr. Maria Chansky on why strong protections through Reg 30 are essential to protect public health: https://t.co/avRUWyFP7d

[HAWColorado @HAWColorado]

Data centers aren’t just a tech issue – they’re a public health issue.

Air pollution. Water strain. Energy costs.

HAWC Advocate Dr. Simona Martin breaks down why Colorado needs strong #datacenter guardrails 👇
https://t.co/SOtqnx5xg5