NEW: Labour Government gives London City Airport expansion go-ahead * No way does this represent climate leadership * Is Labour continuing to fall for weak aviation industry arguments about growth & emissions? * Meanwhile climate change threatens security assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66c33ed4…

nick oldridge #ClimateScienceBreakthrough Ben King 🌏 Omg. “it was right to respond to forecasted growth in demand of flights” — wait till they hear about “forecasted impacts from climate change”! Sir David King

Why Angela Rayner⁩ ⁦Louise Haigh⁩ ? theccc.org.uk/publication/20… #ClimateEmergency theguardian.com/world/article/…

It is critical that health professionals continue to advocate for nature to be incorporated into actions on climate and health, and push for greater recognition of the indivisible threat that climate change and nature loss present for human health. ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/prog…

The new government ignored scientific consensus and its own advisors, greenlighting London City Airport’s expansion. 54% of journeys from London City airport could be taken by train in under 6hrs. The Transport Minister must explain! bylinetimes.com/2024/08/19/gov…

1/2 “We’re in a climate crisis. We’re in a public health crisis; getting people walking and cycling and moving more are essential to solving both of those in the immediate term and in the long term." theguardian.com/politics/artic… Department for Transport

2/2 Great to see that Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh's vision aligns with our views, as highlighted by Elaine Mulcahy in this blog. ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/prog…

Healthier people and healthier planet….. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Healthier people, healthier planet …. theguardian.com/politics/artic…

31 walking, running and cycling miles this week. Failed to take photos #NHS1000miles

Our geography teacher taught us about climate change in 1988. He said it could end the world as we know it. ‘But don’t worry’, he said, ‘we have years to sort it out. We’re not stupid enough to do nothing… ‘

"Diverting funds from vital work to protect and restore our natural environment devalues the essential role it plays in protecting and promoting good health" Richard Smith Andrew Elder RCPEdin have written to Shona Robison MSP expressing concern ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/heal…

The overshoot myth: you can’t keep burning fossil fuels and expect scientists of the future to get us back to 1.5°C. UK Health Alliance on Climate Change theconversation.com/the-overshoot-… via The Conversation

39 running, walking and cycling miles this week #NHS1000miles

Fossil fuels are bad for your health. They lead to: 😷air pollution ☀️climate change 🥀biodiversity loss ⛽fuel poverty 🚗physical inactivity 💧food and water insecurity We need rapid action on a just transition to green energy for the good of health ukhealthalliance.org/influencing-po…

ULEZ seems to have health benefits beyond reducing air pollution in that it leads to more children walking and cycling to school. UK Health Alliance on Climate Change bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

33 walking running and cycling miles this week #NHS1000miles

London's air quality can contribute to complex health issues in children, including asthma, which requires careful management and attention. The #AskAboutAsthma campaign can help with this. ow.ly/z4yr50TjRr0

Day 1 of #AskAboutAsthma is all about air quality 🌆☁️ Did you know some of the worst traffic pollution is exactly at buggy level? See below an animation you can share with CYP and families to avoid it. Available in 14 languages via Clean Air Hub. youtube.com/playlist?list=…

24 walking, running and cycling miles this week. #NHS1000miles