Eleanor Damm

Today @wwf_uk release a set of ‘forest stripes’ to highlight the 79% decline in population abundance of species that rely on forests. Forests are not thriving. Read the full report: wwf.org.uk/learn/landscap…

We need to think as much about saving our oceans as saving our atmosphere. @UKHealthClimate

What does climate inequality look like? The top map shows national responsibility for climate breakdown. The bottom maps show projected climate-change attributable health and mortality risks in 2050.

We have disinvested from all fossil fuels. In 2021 we undertook a rigorous selection exercise to find the right firm to help us make #environmentally friendly investments, and the process of transferring our portfolio was completed last year. ics.ac.uk/sustainability

I've had lots of questions/ requests for information regarding the Without Gloves campaign @WUTHstaff, so I have created an implementation guide everyone can access here: sway.office.com/E8P6CPRDoXUYu1… @ICS_updates @IPS_Infection @GreenerNHS @GreenerWUTH @CMCCN_ODN @GreenerLUHFT

YES! We did it! Next UN climate summit to consider health issues in depth for first time. Congrats to all who have worked hard to get here. @WHO @COP28_Dubai @DrTedros @UNFCCC @GCHAlliance @CleanAirMoms @HealthandEnv theguardian.com/environment/20…

Join @HeatherBaid & @nicole_hunfeld on 22 May for our next #sustainability Sharing Hour discussing circular material flow in ICU. These events are free to join & a great way to connect with ICU colleagues & learn about some fascinating projects. Join at bit.ly/SH_May23

@ICS_updates @NurseRosieCJ @ICUdocX @HeatherBaid @dr_cathy_lawson @BACCNUK @IPS_Infection @UKHealthClimate @SusHealthcare @credland_nicki @ClareNash20 @GainWm @fionajutsum

Unnecessary glove use has a big impact on planetary health & can be disruptive to hand hygiene.   With World #Handhygieneday this Friday we’ve created posters to help highlight when you don’t need to reach for a pair of gloves.   Download them at ics.ac.uk/sustainability 🌏

Fantastic paper demonstrating mechanistic link b/w air pollution (PM2.5) and lung cancer in never smokers . Air pollution has huge impact on human health, this superb study further emphasises cobenefit of decarbonisation on human & planetary health

In case you missed it... recording of @HealthcareLCA launch event: cascadescanada.ca/event/healthca… With info on living centralised repository of healthcare #lifecycleassessments... how to use and how it might aid transition towards #sustainablehealthcare

172 years of global warming shown 90 seconds. Adding carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases to the atmosphere by using fossil fuels is transforming the Earth.

If it is not literally the warmest year ever, someone will complain that global warming has stopped. Year-to-year fluctuations are a normal part of the ongoing global warming trend. Don't be distracted by the noise.

Launch of intercollegiate Green Theatre Checklist at #futureofsurgery conference today, alongside compendium of evidence rcsed.ac.uk/professional-s… Huge thanks to @VictoriaPegna & @jasminewbc for making this happen, alongside @RCSEd @RCSnews @rcpsglasgow

“We still have a chance but we’re rapidly losing it. I’d say 1.5C is in intensive care. So either we act immediately & in a very strong way, or it’s lost & probably lost for ever.” Spot on from @antonioguterres, on huge amount at stake at #COP27 theguardian.com/environment/20…

Very much looking forward to this one!

Call for experiential learning: In Aug, @ICS_updates published guidance for transferring critical care patients, reaching the end of life, to the outdoors. We're taking this a step further to produce practical guidance to make home/ hospice a real option where appropriate. 🧵1/x

Lots of good news on #WindWaterSolar Switching to #RenewableEnergy could save trillions "Our central conclusion is that we should go full speed ahead with the green #EnergyTransition because it's going to save us money" @oxmartinschool @OxfordDiplomat bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

“Sustainability should be a core consideration of how we deliver care—not an afterthought." @EleanorDamm and other doctors share their tips on making your specialties greener bmj.com/content/379/bm…

Here. It. Is! The 1st piece of national legislation in the world to directly address the health profession's response to the climate crisis with new duties & powers right across the NHS. How did it happen? The right combination of expertise, energy & healthy, stubborn optimism.