@PatrickKinney20

Professor of urban health at BU SPH. Helping cities solve the climate crisis, AND be more healthy, livable and beautiful.

 Boston, MA
Joined February 2016
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Encouraging data on confirmed COVID cases in Mass. 7-day avg is down 42% since peak on Jan 9.
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NEW RESEARCH: Prenatal and Postnatal Household Air Pollution Exposure and Infant Growth Trajectories: Evidence from a Rural Ghanaian Pregnancy Cohort. Read the article ➡️ ow.ly/I3ya50GYzGE @kintampohrc @Fogarty_NIH @LamontEarth @busphEH @darbyjack @PatrickKinney20 @ashko21
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I'm very excited to hear about the new climate and health program concept from the National Institutes of Health. This holds promise to supercharge the currently meager evidence base on health impacts of climate change, and on health benefits of climate action.
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Pamela DeCoste@PMWoodford15 Nov 2021
This #BUIEW2021 #climatechange panel event is rockin! Thank you to ⁦@MoranWriter⁩, ⁦@cutlercleveland⁩, ⁦@MlsScammell⁩, Dennis Carlberg, and Pat Kinney! #climate #climateequity #global #globalwarming #health
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But bike lanes need to be separated from motor vehicles, and well maintained to realize the potential. Boston has a long way to go, but we can learn from other great cities and continue to lead on healthy climate solutions.
Exciting time in Boston with new mayor Wu, who is a strong advocate for expanded bike and pedestrian infrastructure. Commuting by bike helps the climate, cleans the air, and reduces your risk of heart disease by 20-30%.
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Replying to @MCeeP
@mceep hi there
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Me again
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BU Experts
@BUexperts3 Jun 2021
"Growing epidemiologic literature documents a range of health benefits associated with living in close proximity to green space including reduced overall mortality rates and cardiovascular diseases, and improved mental health."—@PatrickKinney20 🌳 @busphEH spr.ly/6012yJuhY
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BU Experts
@BUexperts1 Apr 2021
"They increase our physical activity, reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality, which all have impacts on health.” New research shows cycling and walking infrastructure investments pay for themselves. 🚲 @mraify @veronica_penney spr.ly/6019HahyF

If You Build It, They Will Bike: Pop-Up Lanes Increased Cycling During Pandemic (Published 2021)

A study of European cities adds to a growing body of evidence that investments in cycling infrastructure can encourage bike commuting, which helps cut greenhouse gas emissions.

nytimes.com
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Climate Power
@ClimatePower20 Jan 2021
The clean energy future is ours to make. The work starts now. WATCH and SHARE our new ad:
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With Harris joining Biden, we now have the right team to solve the environmental health and climate crisis, in stark contrast to the two climate deniers currently occupying the White House
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Thoughtful advice on urban greening to help inform urban climate adaptation and mitigation planning.
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BU School of Public Health Deans symposium on April 20 will advance the urban climate solutions agenda
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City focused climate action agenda just announced at IPCC conference in Edmonton.
Dropping #CleanPowerPlan hands China and others leadership role in the new clean power economy
EPA's repeal of #CleanPowerPlan will lead to more asthma in kids and heart disease in adults. Didn't Trump promise we'd have cleanest air?
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While coastal storm intensity increases with climate change, it's good to see that @CityOfBoston is planning ahead to address climate risks
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"The relationship between a good aesthetic education and the maintenance of a healthy environment cannot be overlooked." Pope John Paul II
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Trump climate decision puts his myopia on stark display; wow this is a new low point!
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Mayor Bloomberg has an optimistic take on US climate leadership in today's NYTimes op-ed. Clean air is winning despite Trump and Pruitt.
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