Professor of urban health at BU SPH. Helping cities solve the climate crisis, AND be more healthy, livable and beautiful.
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14 Jan 2022
Encouraging data on confirmed COVID cases in Mass. 7-day avg is down 42% since peak on Jan 9.
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30 Nov 2021
NEW RESEARCH: Prenatal and Postnatal Household Air Pollution Exposure and Infant Growth Trajectories: Evidence from a Rural Ghanaian Pregnancy Cohort. Read the article ➡️ ow.ly/I3ya50GYzGE @kintampohrc @Fogarty_NIH @LamontEarth @busphEH @darbyjack @PatrickKinney20 @ashko21
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29 Nov 2021
I'm very excited to hear about the new climate and health program concept from the National Institutes of Health. This holds promise to supercharge the currently meager evidence base on health impacts of climate change, and on health benefits of climate action.
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15 Nov 2021
This #BUIEW2021 #climatechange panel event is rockin! Thank you to @MoranWriter, @cutlercleveland, @MlsScammell, Dennis Carlberg, and Pat Kinney! #climate #climateequity #global #globalwarming #health
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16 Nov 2021
But bike lanes need to be separated from motor vehicles, and well maintained to realize the potential. Boston has a long way to go, but we can learn from other great cities and continue to lead on healthy climate solutions.
16 Nov 2021
Exciting time in Boston with new mayor Wu, who is a strong advocate for expanded bike and pedestrian infrastructure. Commuting by bike helps the climate, cleans the air, and reduces your risk of heart disease by 20-30%.
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Patrick Kinney retweeted
3 Jun 2021
"Growing epidemiologic literature documents a range of health benefits associated with living in close proximity to green space including reduced overall mortality rates and cardiovascular diseases, and improved mental health."—@PatrickKinney20 🌳 @busphEH spr.ly/6012yJuhY
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Patrick Kinney retweeted
1 Apr 2021
"They increase our physical activity, reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality, which all have impacts on health.” New research shows cycling and walking infrastructure investments pay for themselves. 🚲 @mraify @veronica_penney spr.ly/6019HahyF
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20 Jan 2021
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12 Aug 2020
With Harris joining Biden, we now have the right team to solve the environmental health and climate crisis, in stark contrast to the two climate deniers currently occupying the White House
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23 Jan 2020
Thoughtful advice on urban greening to help inform urban climate adaptation and mitigation planning.
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8 Mar 2018
BU School of Public Health Deans symposium on April 20 will advance the urban climate solutions agenda
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8 Mar 2018
City focused climate action agenda just announced at IPCC conference in Edmonton.
11 Oct 2017
Dropping #CleanPowerPlan hands China and others leadership role in the new clean power economy
10 Oct 2017
EPA's repeal of #CleanPowerPlan will lead to more asthma in kids and heart disease in adults. Didn't Trump promise we'd have cleanest air?
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6 Oct 2017
While coastal storm intensity increases with climate change, it's good to see that @CityOfBoston is planning ahead to address climate risks
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6 Oct 2017
"The relationship between a good aesthetic education and the maintenance of a healthy environment cannot be overlooked." Pope John Paul II
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1 Jun 2017
Trump climate decision puts his myopia on stark display; wow this is a new low point!
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31 Mar 2017
Mayor Bloomberg has an optimistic take on US climate leadership in today's NYTimes op-ed. Clean air is winning despite Trump and Pruitt.