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Clean Air, Net Zero and Health Science for the West Midlands @unibirmingham
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The work highlighted the importance of joined-up thinking in local government, especially when tackling complex challenges like climate change, inequality and public health together.

Read more:
https://t.co/9TncuuJqvZ

#NetZero #PublicHealth #ClimateJustice #WestMidlands

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1/ What does it actually take to build “thriving net zero communities”?

New WM-Net Zero paper explored this question with local authority officers across the West Midlands — looking at how climate action connects to poverty, housing, transport, jobs and health.

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The project used participatory systems mapping — bringing together officers from housing, transport, planning, public health and climate teams to map how these issues interact in real life.

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Working on housing, health, or clean transport?

Join the Climate–Health Explorer launch to see how climate action can:

• improve health
• reduce inequalities
• support local decisions
�� 4 June | 10:00–11:30
🔗 https://t.co/4gaj6pGsM0

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Introducing the West Midlands Climate–Health Explorer.

A new tool linking climate, air pollution, and health data across the region — helping make the health impacts of climate action visible.

Join the launch webinar!

📅 4 June | 10:00–11:30 BST
🔗 https://t.co/RcUkryT6hE

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We’re launching the West Midlands Climate–Health Explorer.

Join our webinar to learn:
• What the Explorer is
• How to use it
• How it links climate, air pollution and health data

📅 4 June | 10:00–11:30 BST
Register 👉 https://t.co/EDZf50F19j

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In memory of Councillor @WaseemZaffar .

A dedicated public servant and a leading voice for cleaner air and health justice in Birmingham.

We should all honour his legacy by continuing the work for cleaner air, better health, and justice for all.

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How can climate action improve health outcomes?

Join us on 4 June (10:00–11:30 BST) for the launch of our Climate & Health Toolkit — a new interactive tool to explore regional health and economic impacts of climate action.

Everyone's welcome.
🔗https://t.co/qwOxKEBhvK o

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Join us on 4 June (10:00–11:30 BST) for the launch webinar of the new WM-Net Zero Climate & Health tool.

Learn how the tool can help explore the health and economic impacts of climate action, supporting better-informed policy and practice.

Register 👉https://t.co/eRDeA0mifJ

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📣 @DefraGovUK consultation open on domestic solid fuel burning.

Wood and solid fuel burning now contributes ~20% of UK PM2.5 — with serious health impacts.

If you care about cleaner air, this is a moment to contribute evidence and experience.

Link 👇
https://t.co/75mymVsQsC

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🚨 Deadline approaching: 30 Oct!
We’re hiring a Climate & Public Health Policy Impact Fellow to help turn climate research into real-world health and equity gains across the West Midlands.
📍 Birmingham
💼 Grade 7 | £36.6k–£46k
🔗 https://t.co/8s7IKpz179
#WMNetZero #Wearehiring

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🌿 We’re Hiring #WeAreHiring

Climate & Public Health Policy Impact Fellow
Help shape policies that make cleaner air and healthier communities possible.

📍 Birmingham | 🗓️ Apply by 30 Oct
🔗 https://t.co/8s7IKpzyWH

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😷 Been affected by air pollution?

@asthmalunguk is calling for people to share their stories — and help drive real change in clean air policy. Your voice matters.

📩 [email protected]

🌐 https://t.co/8bcdaa5A2n

#CleanAir #AirPollution #HealthJustice #WMNetZero

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🏠 What if the air in your home is affecting your health?
We’re running a @unibirmingham study to help Dudley residents (DY postcode) monitor & improve indoor air quality
✅ Learn to reduce risks like asthma & health conditions
💰 Plus: £50 in vouchers
🔗 https://t.co/a3ZuYdVe3i

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📅 Next up: Our Climate & Health Toolkit Workshop, 10 Sept @UniBirmingham. Get in touch to join us.

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We’ve just released the 4th WM-Net Zero newsletter — full of action across the West Midlands ���

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🏫 In Brockmoor, we ran activities at the local school + helped launch a new active travel path.
Real partnerships in action!