This weekend we’ll hit the devastating milestone of 60,000 COVID19 deaths here in Texas. We’re averaging 200 deaths per day, almost all among the unvaccinated despite the availability of safe/effective vaccines. The product of phony health freedom ideologies from the far right
The FAA awarded more than $100M in contracts to reduce aviation’s environmental impact. The awards are part of the Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions, and Noise program that will lower CO2 emissions equivalent to removing 3M cars from the road by 2050. https://t.co/SJARQBeENm
#Climateaction in the #aviation sector is happening in the skies… and on the ground too! ICAO is following the fascinating developments presented in this report with great interest: https://t.co/u5odjIb0Cn
Today is #WorldCleanAirDay! 💨 Did you know that ICAO supports States' efforts to address air pollution through various measures? These include improvements in aircraft technology, operations, sustainable aviation fuels and more. https://t.co/KcDtLYYnSE #HealthyAirHealthyPlanet
This should not have happened. These deaths didn't have to happen. I keep saying this like I will find meaning in it but the truth is as simple as it is hard to swallow: they died because we failed them. We placed our petty conveniences on a pedestal, clung tight to ignorance -
However, the surgical vs. cloth mask effect is important.
Surgical masks appear to be a *lot* more effective than cloth masks!
We should really be emphasizing the importance of using surgical (and idealy KN95 or N95) masks!
Texas schools have amassed more than 50,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in students in just a couple of weeks. The state is a leader in child deaths from COVID-19 with 59 as of Sept. 3. | via @TPRNews
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"The Answer to Climate Change Is Organizing - Dealing with global warming is always going to be about the balance of power" | Must-read by @BillMcKibben in The @NewYorker: https://t.co/iKbRrBDOq1
5/5 The WSDA asks people to continue setting traps and reporting sightings because the only way they will stop this problem is with community cooperation. https://t.co/kHQ4LtdByc
Historically, health plans have tended to ignore health problems “in your head”: omitting dental coverage, vision benefits, hearing aids and mental health. This might be set to change. https://t.co/MD85O2dAR4
The Branch Out Dallas Tree Giveaway Program is providing trees to residents at no cost!
Trees both cool temperatures and improve air quality. Registration begins Sept. 1. Learn more at:
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Even as Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton vow to punish local government and school district officials who flout the governor’s order banning mask mandates, they conceded in court documents that they actually have no power to enforce it. https://t.co/2MK85r8dTh
The “personal carbon footprint,” in which you are made to feel that climate change is your fault, was created by polluters. I’m all for everyone doing what they can, but don’t get it twisted. This emergency requires decisive government action.