Resources
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American Lung Association Releases Indoor Air Quality in Schools Guide
The American Lung Association has put together a guide on Indoor Air Quality in Schools. The guide is designed to provide overviews of indoor air quality, share tools that schools can use to improve air quality, and offer guidance for navigating CARES/CRSSA funding to improve air quality in schools. Full information, including the ability to…
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Protecting Kids from Wildfire Smoke — Actions for California Schools
As researchers uncover greater health consequences of wildfire smoke exposure, especially in youth, California schools are being called on to adapt, improving infrastructure to protect kids against this and other impending climate impacts on health. Partners from across the state, including Stanford University and RAMP, produced this fact sheet in late 2021 to support schools…
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RAMP CHW Meeting: Integrated Pest Management
Chris Geiger, Ph.D., IPM Program Manager at the San Francisco Department of the Environment, presented “Integrated Pest Management” on November 17, 2021. To view the full presentation, click here. RAMP hosts regular convenings for CHWs, promotoras, and others providing asthma education. For additional information about future meetings, including how to join them, please visit our Community…
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CDPH Highlights Regulations Protecting Workers from Wildfire Smoke
The California Department of Public Health is emphasizing Cal/OSHA’s Protection from Wildfire Smoke regulation in an effort to protect workers during wildfire events. The regulations are comprehensive, and require employers to: Identify harmful exposures Communicate and Train Reduce Workers’ exposure to wildfire smoke using engineering and administrative controls, and personal protective equipment CDPH has put…
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Webinar Recording: “Freight Automation: Dangers, Threats, and Opportunities for Health and Equity”
The Labor Network for Sustainability has released the recording of its webinar, “Freight Automation: Dangers, Threats, and Opportunities for Health and Equity.” Recorded in September, 2021, the webinar examines the realities of freight automation from multiple angles, and centers voices of communities and workers on the frontlines. Featured speakers include: Joel Ervice, Regional Asthma Management…
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Moving Forward Network Releases “Making the Case for Zero-Emission Solutions in Freight: Community Voices for Equity and Environmental Justice Report”
In mid-2021, the Moving Forward Network released a report on zero emissions in freight titled, “Making the Case for Zero-Emission Solutions in Freight: Community Voices for Equity and Environmental Justice.” The report focuses on frontline voices and community-led solutions to environmental, health, labor, and climate impacts of global freight systems. To view the report, click…
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Webinar Recording: Clear Skies, Healthy Lungs — Policies to Improve California’s Air Quality
On October 14, 2021, RAMP hosted a webinar, Clear Skies, Healthy Lungs: Policies to Improve California’s Air Quality. Partners at the American Lung Association, the California Air Resources Board and the California Energy Commission provided a timely update about a wide range of state policy efforts to reduce California’s significant air pollution and climate change…
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Advice on Preparing for Wildfire Season from the American Lung Association
The American Lung Association has created a guide comprised of three main tips as well as supplemental information for preparing for wildfire season. Written by Dr. John Balmes, an air pollution researcher with over three decades of experience, the article discusses the impact of climate change on wildfires, steps to take to protect yourself, and types of filters to utilize during wildfire…
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Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Releases Report on Electrification and Emission Reductions in Housing
Green & Healthy Homes Initiative has released, “Leading with Equity and Justice in the Clean Energy Transition: Getting to the Startling Line for Residential Building Electrification.” The report looks at opportunities and strategies for electrification and carbon emission reduction efforts in housing. The paper looks closely at equity concerns, offering a pathway for addressing the…