WMNetZero @WMNetZero
Clean Air, Net Zero and Health Science for the West Midlands @unibirmingham Bluesky Social: @wmnetzero West Midlands, England Joined September 2023-
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Today is #CleanAirDay 🌍 Cleaner air starts with small actions. 🚶 Walk 🚲 Cycle 🚌 Use public transport ⛔ Switch off your engine when parked Every journey matters for healthier communities and a more sustainable future. What will your clean air action be today?
🏠 Retrofit is about more than energy efficiency. Join us at @UK100_ 's Lunchtime Learning to explore how domestic retrofit can support healthier indoor environments, better air quality and improved health. 🔗 uk100.org/events/lunchti… #Retrofit #CleanAir #HealthyHomes
The work highlighted the importance of joined-up thinking in local government, especially when tackling complex challenges like climate change, inequality and public health together. Read more: doi.org/10.3390/system… #NetZero #PublicHealth #ClimateJustice #WestMidlands
The project used participatory systems mapping — bringing together officers from housing, transport, planning, public health and climate teams to map how these issues interact in real life.
1/ What does it actually take to build “thriving net zero communities”? New WM-Net Zero paper explored this question with local authority officers across the West Midlands — looking at how climate action connects to poverty, housing, transport, jobs and health. 🧵👇
Working on housing, health, or clean transport? Join the Climate–Health Explorer launch to see how climate action can: • improve health • reduce inequalities • support local decisions 📅 4 June | 10:00–11:30 🔗 wm-netzero.eventbrite.co.uk
Introducing the West Midlands Climate–Health Explorer. A new tool linking climate, air pollution, and health data across the region — helping make the health impacts of climate action visible. Join the launch webinar! 📅 4 June | 10:00–11:30 BST 🔗 forms.office.com/pages/response…
We’re launching the West Midlands Climate–Health Explorer. Join our webinar to learn: • What the Explorer is • How to use it • How it links climate, air pollution and health data 📅 4 June | 10:00–11:30 BST Register 👉 tinyurl.com/nhkk6myx
In memory of Councillor @WaseemZaffar . A dedicated public servant and a leading voice for cleaner air and health justice in Birmingham. We should all honour his legacy by continuing the work for cleaner air, better health, and justice for all.
How can climate action improve health outcomes? Join us on 4 June (10:00–11:30 BST) for the launch of our Climate & Health Toolkit — a new interactive tool to explore regional health and economic impacts of climate action. Everyone's welcome. 🔗tinyurl.com/nhkk6myx o
Join us on 4 June (10:00–11:30 BST) for the launch webinar of the new WM-Net Zero Climate & Health tool. Learn how the tool can help explore the health and economic impacts of climate action, supporting better-informed policy and practice. Register 👉forms.office.com/e/iDP2hH27sU
📣 @DefraGovUK consultation open on domestic solid fuel burning. Wood and solid fuel burning now contributes ~20% of UK PM2.5 — with serious health impacts. If you care about cleaner air, this is a moment to contribute evidence and experience. Link 👇 tinyurl.com/2ds7njev
🚨 Deadline approaching: 30 Oct! We’re hiring a Climate & Public Health Policy Impact Fellow to help turn climate research into real-world health and equity gains across the West Midlands. 📍 Birmingham 💼 Grade 7 | £36.6k–£46k 🔗 tinyurl.com/WMNZ-Call #WMNetZero #Wearehiring
🌿 We’re Hiring #WeAreHiring Climate & Public Health Policy Impact Fellow Help shape policies that make cleaner air and healthier communities possible. 📍 Birmingham | 🗓️ Apply by 30 Oct 🔗 tinyurl.com/WMNZ-Call
😷 Been affected by air pollution? @asthmalunguk is calling for people to share their stories — and help drive real change in clean air policy. Your voice matters. 📩 [email protected] 🌐 asthmaandlung.org.uk/clean-air-camp… #CleanAir #AirPollution #HealthJustice #WMNetZero
🏠 What if the air in your home is affecting your health? We’re running a @unibirmingham study to help Dudley residents (DY postcode) monitor & improve indoor air quality ✅ Learn to reduce risks like asthma & health conditions 💰 Plus: £50 in vouchers 🔗 tinyurl.com/WMNZ-Air
📅 Next up: Our Climate & Health Toolkit Workshop, 10 Sept @UniBirmingham. Get in touch to join us.
🏫 In Brockmoor, we ran activities at the local school + helped launch a new active travel path. Real partnerships in action!
We’ve just released the 4th WM-Net Zero newsletter — full of action across the West Midlands 🌱
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Fiona Harvey @fionaharvey
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Ffare @FfarePT3o
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The Economic Intellig... @the_eiu
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Marta O'Brien @_marta_obrien
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Nisam Sharma @Nisamsays
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Ninette Harris @NinetteMHarris
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Jordan @jordanbhx
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Myron Belej, RPP, MCI... @ReadLyte
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Mia Rotaru @mia_rotaru28033
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College of Life and E... @LES_UniBham
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663 Followers 2K Following Partnership Officer for Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership Contact @westmidrailway / @gwrhelp for information on train services
Virginia Ledda @VirginiaLedda
357 Followers 700 Following PhD clinical research fellow @unibirmingham @NIHR_GSU | Sustainable Surgery @GreenSurg Sardinian 🏝️ General Surgery Registrar 🪡 Volleyball @unibirmingham
Birmingham Community ... @brummatters
3K Followers 2K Following We help people to set up, run or grow small community groups across Birmingham, UK. No longer posting on X. | Events, resources, info sharing, peer learning |
Giorgos Petrou @GeorgePetrou
444 Followers 603 Following Senior Research Fellow in Building Physics and Urban Modelling UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering Buildings, climate change & stats.
Clean Air Dulwich @cl... @CleanAirDulwich
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Lilli Helps 💙 @lilli_helps
304 Followers 865 Following PhD student improving air quality in Leicester • Kidney transplant recipient 2014
Carmel Corrigan @Carmel4KNN
227 Followers 253 Following Community Campaigner for Kings Norton North Ward in Birmingham. Get in touch with me at [email protected]
Mike Hinford #LetsTry... @mikehinford
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Gary Fuller @DrGaryFuller
7K Followers 800 Following Scientist @imperialcollege, UKRI Clean Air Champion, contributor to @Guardian, author of 'The Invisible Killer - the rising global threat of air pollution..',
Karn Vohra, PhD @kohra_thefog
449 Followers 663 Following #AirQuality #PublicHealth researcher @unibirmingham | NetZero, Emissions, Models & #earthobs, Health Impacts & Environmental Justice @kohrathefog.bsky.social
Lisa Trickett @LisaTrickett41
4K Followers 1K Following Labour Cllr for Brandwood and Kings Heath in Birmingham; Co-Chair of SERA; Co-Founder of Places in Common: working with communities to drive #system change.
Paul Muhle-Karbe @PMuhleKarbe
544 Followers 479 Following Neuroscientist interested in building blocks of adaptive behaviour Assistant Professor @unibirmingham Previously Henry Wellcome Fellow @OxExpPsy
Bee Friendly Brum @BeeFriendlyBrum
417 Followers 347 Following Birmingham residents who care about our pollinator pals 🐝 Share ideas about helpful action, both personally & collectively, to influence local people & policy
FKA Plastic Planners @PlasticPlanners
4K Followers 2K Following No longer actively posting on Cesspit that is now X. Still engaged via Active Travel Cafe and might be hanging around People Powered Streets on Discord
Moldy Old Doh. @MoldyDoh
153 Followers 1K Following Ex muso now spreadsheet filler but who knows what next. Ex biker, accidental gardener, devoted husband. MBA.
Mary Packer @maryepacker
67 Followers 250 Following
ਇਮਨਦੀਪ �... @ImmyKaur
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Better Streets for Bi... @for_birmingham
3K Followers 2K Following We want streets where everyone gets home safely and where there are genuine alternatives to driving. We are no longer monitoring or posting to this account.
Naturally Birmingham @NaturallyBirmi1
2K Followers 2K Following Naturally Birmingham connects people, nature and place. We share events, learning opportunities and community action that support the City of Nature Plan.
Cycling Birmingham @CyclingBham
905 Followers 523 Following A pedestrian, a cyclist and a driver, trying to make the public highways safer for all. Member of @for_birmingham & @pushbikesbcc
Abeer Albdour @abeeraljordan
604 Followers 484 Following 🇯🇴|🇦🇪| 🇬🇧 Unintentionally a doctor. Community medicine and Epidemiology. On a mission to find the fine line between social networking & wasting my time.
West Midlands Climate... @ClimateWestMids
606 Followers 1K Following True tales of what people are doing around the region to take action on climate. Come to be inspired and share your experiences
Eco365 Sustainability... @Eco365SI
555 Followers 2K Following Non Governmental & Non-Profit Organization | Climate Education | ESG| SDGs | Climate Justice
Friends of the Earth ... @foemcr
2K Followers 2K Following Manchester Friends of the Earth (MFoE) - campaigning for a safe and healthy planet for everyone, now and in the future.
Fiona Harvey @fionaharvey
34K Followers 3K Following Writing about the environment full-time since 2004. Seen a lot of environment since then. All tweeting is personal. In the Woman's Hour Power List 2020.
Zongbo Shi @shizongbo
34 Followers 11 Following
kingsheathpark @kingsheathpark
2K Followers 1K Following A Community Friends Group helping and supporting Kings Heath Park for the long term future. Also reporting general community park news.
Tim on two wheels @2wheelsgoodBrum
2K Followers 1K Following Working for safe cycling in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Cycling locally and further afield (often on my pedal-assist bike). Qualified cycling instructor.
Clean Air #StopBurnin... @cleanairforall2
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Chronic Illness Chann... @Chronic_Channel
1K Followers 5K Following Youtube channel covering Chronic Illness, Universal Basic Income and Air Pollution. @chronicchannel.bsky.social Threads: @chronic_channel
Jo Hinchliffe @johinch1
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Prof. Kamaldeep Bhui ... @KSBhui
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Raymond diem @_AST_LTD_
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Slow Food Birmingham ... @BrumSlowFood
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dadslaneca @dadslaneca
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SOCIO-BEE @socio_bee
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German Embassy London @GermanEmbassy
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Jordan @jordanbhx
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Partnership Officer @WorcsCRP
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Birmingham Community ... @brummatters
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Clean Air Dulwich @cl... @CleanAirDulwich
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Green Alliance @GreenAllianceUK
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Sophie O'Connell @sophieoconnell_
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ਇਮਨਦੀਪ �... @ImmyKaur
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Mums For Lungs @MumsForLungs
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ecobirmingham 🌍 @ecobirmingham
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Naturally Birmingham @NaturallyBirmi1
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UoB Public Engagement @UOBengage
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