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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NHTSA’s Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards are an Important Step to Protect Health

by Hannah Noel|Published June 10, 2024

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States are taking the lead on toxic chemical

🚨 States are taking the lead on toxic chemical and plastic pollution!

In 2025, 32 states + D.C. are considering 340+ policies to ban PFAS, restrict harmful chemicals in plastics & cosmetics, and promote safer alternatives.

This momentum shows the power of state-level action to protect our health and environment 🌍🧪

📖 Read the Safer States report: https://zurl.co/XndFU

In this powerful new episode of Beyond Bandaids, h

In this powerful new episode of Beyond Bandaids, host NASN CEO Terri Hinkley, EdD, MBA, BScN, RN, CAE, explores the vital connection between school transportation and student health. Guests Carolina Chacón (Alliance for Electric School Buses) and Kathy Reiner (Colorado School Nurse Consultant) dive into why electric school buses (ESBs) are more than just a transportation upgrade—they’re a public health intervention.

Listen to the podcast below or follow the link in bio:
https://zurl.co/VxyfU

Health professionals work hard to care for our pat

Health professionals work hard to care for our patients in the face of extreme heat, but we can’t do it alone. To protect those we serve, we need strong leadership at the state level from our governors. With their partnership, we can advance policy solutions that keep everyone healthy and safe as temperatures rise. Read our recommendations here: https://zurl.co/1bTAg

AHNE is proud to be one of 110+ organizations

🧠 AHNE is proud to be one of 110+ organizations backing the bipartisan Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2025!

This groundbreaking legislation will support community-based, public health approaches to strengthen mental wellness and resilience—especially in the face of growing toxic stress, disasters, and emergencies.

Together, we’re building a healthier, more resilient future for all.

New report: Over 1/3 of Indian clothing teste

🚨 New report: Over 1/3 of Indian clothing tested contains endocrine-disrupting chemical nonylphenol (NP) — exceeding EU safety limits.

👕 NP is linked to hormone disruption & health risks.
📢 Call for stronger regulations & safer textiles.

🔗 Read more below / link in bio:
https://zurl.co/whcA2

Check out this photo of our incredible Deputy

📸 Check out this photo of our incredible Deputy Director, Cara Cook, MS, RN, AHN-BC, and ANHE Board Member Nelson Tuazon!

Last week, they proudly presented a powerful poster at the PNAA National Convention in Detroit, showcasing how nurses can lead the way in advocating for climate policy and investments that deliver meaningful health benefits for communities. 🌎❤️

NEXT MONTH - Upcoming Webinar: Eco-Conscious Healt

NEXT MONTH - Upcoming Webinar: Eco-Conscious Healthcare Design – The Nurse’s Role in Shaping Healthier Environments

- Learn from experts at the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design and The Center for Health Design

- Discover how the WELL AP certification can advance your impact in health & sustainability

- Explore how nurse are leading in the design of healthcare environments and how nurses can lead eco-conscious initiatives

Register in the link below or follow the link in bio:
https://zurl.co/hNTnI

State leaders need to hear from you! Air pollu

📣State leaders need to hear from you! Air pollution is deadly and has been harming us for generations. Robust clean air policies and investments are critical to improving our patients' lives. Unfortunately, today in America, clean air and public health are under attack.

To fight back and make our voices heard, ANHE is launching a social media campaign aimed at elevating nurses' voices about the importance of preserving clean air investments to protect our communities. If you are interested in participating please reach out to storytelling@envirn.org

Do you teach planetary health in the nursing curri

Do you teach planetary health in the nursing curriculum? Want more resources for incorporating the impacts of climate change on health into your nursing courses? Have resources to share? The Nurses Climate Challenge School of Nursing Commitment is hosting a Lightning Presentation Round and Resource Sharing Session on August 7, 2025 at 12pm ET! Reach out to Hannah (hannah@enviRN.org), comment below, or message us directly for more details on how to get involved.

Over half of U.S. beaches tested had unsafe levels

Over half of U.S. beaches tested had unsafe levels of fecal bacteria at least once last year.

The latest Safe for Swimming report from Environment America reveals how sewage overflows, pollution, and underinvestment in infrastructure are making our waters hazardous to public health.

🦠 Dirty water = real risks: GI illness, respiratory infections, and more. It’s time to protect our beaches and the people who swim in them.

📖 Read the full report or head to the link in our bio: https://zurl.co/aYgi0

Source: Environment America

Good news! North Carolina has adopted the Toxic-

Good news!

North Carolina has adopted the Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act of 2025 making it the 2nd state in the nation to phase out IV bags and tubing made with harmful DEHP, a toxic chemical linked to cancer and developmental impacts.

ANHE celebrates the hard work of nurses and health advocates and thanks North Carolina Representative Timothy Reeder for sponsoring this important legislation.

For more information on DEHP, check out this report on Toxic Free IVs from Breast Cancer Prevention Partners : https://zurl.co/WhSts

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Do you know a nurse who has published or is working on Food and Agriculture topics? The Food and Agriculture committee is looking to connect with nurses working to identify opportunities and collaboration for those interested in this arena. Please contact Matt Lindsley, Co-Chair of the Food and Agriculture Forum at lindsley.m@gmail.com or message us directly!

The U.S. healthcare system contributes significant

The U.S. healthcare system contributes significantly to climate change—yet those in healthcare are uniquely positioned to lead the way to a greener future. Pathways to Net Zero is a CME course designed for clinicians, administrators, and staff seeking actionable strategies to reduce emissions and promote sustainable practices. EARLY BIRD ENDS JULY 31ST!

🎯 Understand your environmental impact
📊 Learn emissions reporting and audits
🩺 Implement sustainable clinical and non-clinical changes
🔗 https://zurl.co/uidsw

#CME #ClimateChange #HealthcareLeadership #Sustainability #NetZero

Detroiters are facing dangerous levels of pol

🚨 Detroiters are facing dangerous levels of pollution and the EPA is making it worse.

At a press event yesterday in Kemeny Park, Mia McPherson, RN, spoke on behalf of ANHE and joined community leaders to speak out against sweeping federal rollbacks of climate and environmental protections.

🗣 “As a nurse, I bear witness to the health consequences of pollution every day. We cannot afford to have existing environmental protections dismantled. These rollbacks will lead to more cancer, lung disease, and preventable deaths.” – Mia McPherson, RN,

Meghan Richards of Eastside Detroit added: “Resilience should never be code for abandonment. We deserve more than survival—we deserve justice.”

We stand with Detroiters demanding clean air, strong climate standards, and public health protections that put people over profit.

On Wednesday, ANHE's Program Manager of Climate &

On Wednesday, ANHE's Program Manager of Climate & Clean Energy Advocacy, Milagros Elia, and ANHE Board Chair Daniel Smith were thrilled to join the first day of the National Association of Hispanic Nurse's 50th Annual Conference. They were particular thrilled to celebrate Dr. Grace Grau, NAHN's incoming president.

This year's theme is Familia, Cultura, Herencia: Cultivating the Legacy of Hispanic Nursing Excellence and Transforming the Health of Our Communities. ANHE is proud to stand beside NAHN as they continue to lead with cultural pride and clinical excellence - advancing health equity while advocating for climate solutions that protect the communities most impacted by environmental injustice

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FREEDOM TO SAVE 💵: No family should be forced to choose between a bag of groceries & half a tank of gas. There must be affordable, reliable, USA-made cars at every price point — we’re calling on policymakers to protect the freedom to drive electric. #RouteZero https://zurl.co/e4jHA

Virginia Beach’s Freedom to Drive Press

🚗💨 Virginia Beach’s Freedom to Drive Press Event! TOMORROW!

Join them RIGHT ON THE BOARDWALK as they spotlight the many benefits of clean cars — from cost savings and job creation to energy independence, consumer choice, and better health

📍 Virginia Beach Boardwalk
104 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
📅 Wednesday, July 16th
🕘 Event Starts: 9:00 AM
👋 Meetup Time: 8:30 AM (in the parking lot – venue map coming soon!)

Let’s drive toward a cleaner, healthier future together! 💚
#FreedomToDrive #CleanCarsVA #VirginiaBeach #EVFuture #DriveClean

New #NurseDotPodcast Episode! We’re thri

🎙️ New #NurseDotPodcast Episode!
We’re thrilled AHNE Director Dr. Katie Huffling, DNP, RN, CNM, FAAN joined the Nurse Podcast this week!

Dr. Huffling and host Cara dive into the critical connection between nursing and environmental health 🌿.

🎧 Listen here / link in bio:

https://zurl.co/7xQOj

#NursePodcast #EnvironmentalHealth #NursingLeadership #AHNE #NursesForChange

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NEXT WEEK! The health community is mobilizing for climate justice—join the movement ahead of COP30 in Brazil. From Clinic to COP is a powerful conversation with global health leaders on shaping science-based climate policy and advocacy.

🎤 Hear from:
Jess Beagley, Global Climate & Health Alliance
Elizabeth Johnson, MSU & Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design

📍 Virtual Webinar – Register below or follow the link in bio:

🔗 https://zurl.co/GkNQN

Co-hosted by @we.are.anhe & @SONSIELNurse

Join us NEXT TOMORROW on July 15 at 3 PM ET for La

Join us NEXT TOMORROW on July 15 at 3 PM ET for Launching ANHE’s Sustainability Toolkit – Empowering Nurses for Sustainable Healthcare, a Practice Forum webinar featuring Jeremiah Headen. Learn how nurses can take action on sustainability in healthcare using ANHE’s new toolkit—complete with a practical checklist, real-world case studies, and tools for engaging leadership.

Register below or follow the link in bio:

https://zurl.co/hCst5

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