Laura Kate Bender

[Laura Kate Bender @LauraKateBender]

It’s @LUNGFORCE #turquoisetakeover time! One of the most uplifting things in my time working at the Lung Association has been witnessing the amazing advances in detection and treatment for #lungcancer - and meeting ppl who are alive today as a result

[Laura Kate Bender @LauraKateBender]

Thank you @RepJenKiggans for meeting with us on @LUNGFORCE Advocacy Day! Proud to join our hero Frank in advocating for vital funding to increase lung cancer screening rates, prevention and research

[American Lung Association @LungAssociation]

The American Lung Association is extremely disappointed that @WhiteHouse is responding to pressure from the tobacco industry & may delay lifesaving rules to #EndMenthol cigarettes & flavored cigars. Families are counting on the President to act this year. https://t.co/RGHIc4HsJG

[Laura Kate Bender @LauraKateBender]

Learn more: https://t.co/5xUsseAnEb

[Laura Kate Bender @LauraKateBender]

New! Lung Association report finds that a nationwide transition to zero-emission cars, coupled with clean electricity, would prevent millions of asthma attacks and lost workdays and save nearly 90,000 lives. Learn more in the #DrivingToCleanAir report: https://t.co/wDEIZ7J9RK

[Laura Kate Bender @LauraKateBender]

It's #TurquoiseTakeover time! Today I'm joining two @EPA virtual hearings to speak in support of stronger limits on emissions from vehicles and power plants. Cleaning up air pollution is critical for addressing lung cancer and other lung diseases. #LungCancerActionWeek

[American Lung Association @LungAssociation]

As we welcome #Congress back from recess, we urge members to take swift action on investing in a healthier future. Time is running out and we can’t afford to miss this opportunity. Congress must include key public health investments in their spending package, including...1 of 8

[Laura Kate Bender @LauraKateBender]

We can reap these benefits if we push our leaders at every level to drive a nationwide transition to a #ZeroEmissionFuture. Help us make it happen - sign the petition at https://t.co/kBdszq8X92 and share the report with your local leaders

[Laura Kate Bender @LauraKateBender]

Yesterday @LungAssociation put out a report on the benefits of zero-emission cars, trucks, buses and electricity. We don't often deal with figures in the TRILLIONS, but that's how big the health and climate benefits of a #ZeroEmissionFuture would be. https://t.co/kBdszq8X92

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

Burning fossil fuels ➡️ cardiovascular and respiratory problems
Increased flooding ➡️increased food and water contamination
We cannot afford inaction on climate change. There is no doubt that #ClimateIsHealth

[Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth]

The climate crisis is also a health crisis.

Air pollution can trigger higher rates of asthma, premature births and even cancer. Democrats are working hard to build a clean energy future so everyone can live a fuller, healthier life. #ClimateIsHealth

[Jan Schakowsky @janschakowsky]

The cost of inaction on climate will be catastrophic for the environment and public health. Without action we will see
⬆️Heart conditions
⬆️Asthma
⬆️Heat exposure
⬆️Water & food pollution
Make no mistake #ClimateIsHealth it! It is time to #ActNowOnClimate!

[Laura Kate Bender @LauraKateBender]

Climate change is a health emergency - but addressing it is a health opportunity. Switching to zero-emission vehicles and electricity will clean up pollution and help everyone breathe easier. #ClimateIsHealth

[Rep. Gerry Connolly @GerryConnolly]

The health impacts of climate change are already being felt, and they are devastating.

I’m proud to support smart climate actions to reduce pollution now and prepare communities for climate change-related health harms. #ClimateIsHealth

[Rep. Jamie Raskin @RepRaskin]

Fossil fuel pollution is harming our lungs and adding cases of lung & heart disease each year. Meantime catastrophic climate change is wiping out livelihoods in vulnerable communities. A shift to clean energy is the only way to repair the escalating damage. #ClimateIsHealth

[American Lung Association @LungAssociation]

#ClimateChange is a health emergency. It is time for Congress to pass clean energy tax credits and investments in electric transportation that will reduce emissions, clean the #air and invest in health and environmental justice. #SOTU2022

[Paul Billings @billingspg]

Over 4 of 10 Americans breathe polluted air, report says. And people of color 61% more likely to be affected. #stateoftheair https://t.co/QcLZaQGofc via @usatoday

[Ari Drennen @AriDrennen]

Not one single trans person is quoted in this @nytimes article about the Equality Act passing today, but they did give three extreme anti-trans bigots a chance to spread hatred. Do better.

[Laura Kate Bender @LauraKateBender]

Switching to electric vehicles powered by clean, renewable electricity saves lives. Check out our "Road to Clean Air" report and our NEW video at https://t.co/PS6hkxvGJ9, and join the call for clean transportation that protects health. #CleanerCars

[Tony Dutzik @FrontierTony]

For those who might be new to energy policy, I want to take a sec to explain why this tweet is so profoundly misleading. With a detour into renewables and reliability generally. [THREAD]