@_vargo
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Both these policies/metrics identified Huntington Park for increased attention, assistance, and investment. Increasing trust —the active ingredient in public health — can only happen if we continue to make such equity+evidence-based policy beyond this temporary COVID emergency
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While the impacts of wildfire smoke are widespread, not all communities share in them equally. This blog explores the hidden economic impacts of wildfire smoke, with new @sffed data on how it hits low-income communities hardest. #EarthMonth fedcommunities.org/unveiling…
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AJPH@AMJPublicHealth9 Jun 2023
The 5-year annual average of heavy-density wildfire smoke person-days increased by 350%, from 307 million person-days during 2011 to 2015 to 1.381 billion person-days during 2017 to 2021. buff.ly/3WZCK7t @_vargo @conlon_kathryn
Figure 1 shows potential wildfire smoke exposure in the United States by smoke density and year in panel a and month in panel b from 2011 to 2021. Person-days of exposure to light, medium, and heavy wildfire smoke in the United States increased significantly from 2011 to 2021, but the most pronounced change was seen for heavy smoke.

ALT Figure 1 shows potential wildfire smoke exposure in the United States by smoke density and year in panel a and month in panel b from 2011 to 2021. Person-days of exposure to light, medium, and heavy wildfire smoke in the United States increased significantly from 2011 to 2021, but the most pronounced change was seen for heavy smoke.

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AJPH@AMJPublicHealth8 Jun 2023
This newly-released study on wildfire smoke is particularly relevant today. It finds that from 2011–2021 there were increases in the number of days of heavy smoke in communities with racial or ethnic minority status, lower educational attainment, and crowded housing conditions
Kathryn Conlon@conlon_kathryn8 Jun 2023
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Wildfire smoke is a #publichealth problem. We need to urgently address the #ClimateEmergency and ensure equitable adaptation. Read the full paper here: ajph.aphapublications.org/do…

Social Vulnerability in US Communities Affected by Wildfire Smoke, 2011 to 2021 | AJPH | Vol. 113...

Objectives. To describe demographic and social characteristics of US communities exposed to wildfire smoke. Methods. Using satellite-collected data on wildfire smoke with the locations of population...

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Completey flattered to be featured in this profile. Plus my family now think I’m one step closer to being an astronaut 👨‍🚀. Thanks @NASAEarth
NASA Earth
@NASAEarth19 Dec 2022
Social scientist Jason Vargo studies the intersection of severe weather events, their health impacts, and community development in his role as a researcher at @SFFED. In this audio story, hear how @NASAEarth science data is making his job easier. 🎧: go.nasa.gov/3BNcK5S
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An updated reminder that urbanism is an important strategy for addressing climate change #metrosapiens youtu.be/7B9hSUXmTP8

Our urban nature | Jason Vargo | TEDxUWMadison (w/ slides)

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently o...

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The New York Times
@nytimes13 Dec 2022
New data has revealed stark disparities in how different U.S. households contribute to climate change. Looking at maps of America’s cities, a pattern emerges. nyti.ms/3WespTo

The Climate Impact of Your Neighborhood, Mapped (Published 2022)

Where and how you live shapes your household’s contribution to climate change. Explore differences across the nation.

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This #dataviz on CA #wildfires and the budding scientist who produced it are some of my personal favorites. Read the story here appliedsciences.nasa.gov/our…
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#WildFires, which are increasing in frequency and severity, are associated with increased clinic visits for #eczema and #itch in adults >65 years old. #OAResearch #OAWeek @r_fadadu ja.ma/3sIxhnk
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Join @CMAdocs Fri 10/21 @2-4p for ‘Understanding the Climate Health Crisis & How Ca physicians Can Make an Impact’ feat. Greenlining's @realdebigore @DrRohanRad @_vargo @caclimatehealth @LisaPatelMD @_mazzetti_ @LuzRivas @CMAdocs @CFeenz Register HERE: cmadocs.org/climate
Join @CMAdocs Fri 10/21 @2-4p for ‘Understanding the Climate Health Crisis & How Ca physicians Can Make an Impact’ feat. Greenlining's Debra Gore-Mann

ALT Join @CMAdocs Fri 10/21 @2-4p for ‘Understanding the Climate Health Crisis & How Ca physicians Can Make an Impact’ feat. Greenlining's Debra Gore-Mann

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Get the top takeaways from SF Fed researcher @_vargo's recent report on #residentialinstability in the SF #BayArea during the first year of #COVID19: sffed.us/3C6kEqb | #communitydevelopment
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Building partnerships across the public, private, and philanthropic sectors that support thriving economies was a key theme at our 2022 #NICRC. Learn more from our speakers about what investments in community infrastructure could look like: sffed.us/3DDBiAb
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PSA: Box fans with filters attached really help reduce indoor air pollution during smoke events. The air quality in our home was worsening--you can see from our sensors exactly when we started running fans.
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Join us Fri 10/21@2-4p HYBRID event- ‘Understanding the Climate Health Crisis & How Ca physicians Can Make an Impact’ Register: cmadocs.org/climate @DrRohanRad @greenlining @_vargo @caclimatehealth @LisaPatelMD @_mazzetti_ @LuzRivas @CMAdocs @_CFEE_ @ashennessy @jabraham
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Climate change won't impact everyone in the world equally. Unfortunately, in the US, Indigenous communities are disproportionately affected by wildfires. Read more in this article 🔽 bit.ly/3e4OkM4 #ClimateCrisis

Wildfire smoke is choking Indigenous communities

With government monitoring lagging behind, members are installing their own monitors.

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Fixed it.
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🧵A deep shortage of adequate #housing options in the SF #BayArea has worsened the impacts of the economic fallout from the #COVID19 pandemic. Researchers from @StanfordSoc & the @sffed #CommunityDevelopment team examined residential instability in the region during the pandemic:
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This project was a great bridge for me between my time at @CAPublicHealth and into the @sffed. It focuses on the housing and economic circumstances of communities suffering the most from #COVID19. #unreservedopportunity = #healthequity
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco@sffed12 Jul 2022
Our latest #communitydevelopment report examines residential instability—including moving, crowding, and financial health—in the #SFBayArea through the #COVID19 pandemic. See what we learned at sffed.us/3NY3rmO
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apnews.com/article/climate-b… #climatechange #fossilfuel

New corporate climate change disclosures proposed by SEC

Companies would be required to disclose the greenhouse gas emissions they produce and how climate risk affects their business, under new rules proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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The #NICRC session on Climate Resilient Community Development starts in less than 30 min. What would CD professionals say if you asked them about this issue? ... @LizzyMattiuzzi tells us sffed.us/3EF16JO 1/3
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What do real world equitable, profitable projects look like and why are smart banks pursuing them? @Johndhmoon shares his experience from the field. 2/3
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How can climate resilient projects also be a opportunities to realize underestimated (thanks to @ArlanWasHere) community potential and remedy environmental injustices? @ThisIsDGF (@EmeraldCities ) gets to the root of these issues. 3/3
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