From a Journal - June
By Callie Stephenson
I am afflicted by a certain nostalgia. It’s a hot muggy night, barefeet in damp grass, and the smell of skin slicked with sweat. It is summer. Denim shorts and pine needles mixed with sweet, heavy lake water. It is Americana: all fireworks and sunscreen grease. The voices of people around me saying how absurd I am to revel in the heat of the evenings, and the comfort I find in the deafening accumulation of a dozen fans whirring at different pitches. It is my contempt for air conditioning coupled with full body resignation every time I enter a building that has been pumped full of that delicious, refrigerated air.
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Air Quality FLAG Program
The Montana Chapter of the Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate are excited to announce a new free program to help raise awareness of air pollution.
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VIDEO: Wildfires and Health
In the midst of yet another summer filled with wildfire smoke, understanding how it may affect our health and that of our families is crucial. This video features testimonials by members of both the environmental and health communities in Montana, who explain their own experiences with wildfire smoke over the years and how it impacts heath, recreation, and other aspects of normal Montana life. This video is highly informational, and helpful to anyone seeking help in protecting their health and that of their families during wildfire season.
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Breakthrough in MT Climate Case
On August 4, a landmark decision was made by Judge Kathy Seeley, who ruled that the 16 youth plaintiffs can proceed to trial.
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How hot is up to us.
The new IPCC report is out. The world, and what's possible for our children's futures, is being transformed before our eyes, and the predictions are very dire if we do not act now. In order to ensure the best possible future for our families, parents and caregivers must call on our leaders to address the climate crisis. Action is our hope.
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Climate actions for kids
Kids are worried about the climate crisis, and concerned about many of the creatures with whom we share our home. As a parent or caregiver, you may be fielding questions, fears, and anxiety, and wondering how to help them cope. One important tool for coping with our climate grief, fears, and anxiety is taking action. (True for parents and caregivers too!) We're inspired by the passion and care of these two girls.
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Winona Bateman selected for Climate Parent Fellowship
We are so incredibly honored to have our director Winona Bateman be part of this international cohort of Climate Parent Fellows!
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Children should be #freetoplayoutside
In Montana this summer, we've been experiencing an extended heat wave, severe drought, and smokey air. Many families are impacted and many Montana kids will be forced to spend more time inside this summer because of air quality. But air pollution is often invisible, and it's time for us to see this giant problem. And especially its effects on our children's health: asthma, coughing, tiredness, eye irritation and development problems.
93% of the world's children are breathing polluted air. It's a global problem.
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Contact Governor Gianforte: Take climate seriously and act now.
Governor Gianforte just left the U.S. Climate Alliance, and is NOT at the table to talk serious solutions. In fact, the Montana Climate Solutions Plan, forged in partnership across sectors by Governor Bullock seems to be gathering dust.
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