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New Blog Post: California’s Climate Progress Faces New Challenges – Grace Kistner

New Blog Post: California’s Climate Progress Faces New Challenges – Grace Kistner

May 6, 2026

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NEW BLOG: California’s 2026 Climate Summit suggests progress, but still a way to go

NEW BLOG: California’s 2026 Climate Summit suggests progress, but still a way to go

Apr 19, 2026

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Statement from California Nurses for Environmental Health and Justice on the Killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti

Statement from California Nurses for Environmental Health and Justice on the Killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti

Jan 28, 2026

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Toxins are NOT Part of a Balanced Diet

Toxins are NOT Part of a Balanced Diet

Apr 4, 2024

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A Reflection: Farmworker Reality Tour

A Reflection: Farmworker Reality Tour

Sep 13, 2023

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Santa Cruz County should not be using a pesticide banned in 34 countries — that is environmental racism.

Santa Cruz County should not be using a pesticide banned in 34 countries — that is environmental racism.

Feb 9, 2023

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The Ugly Side of Pesticides

The Ugly Side of Pesticides

Jun 16, 2022

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The Heat’s On

The Heat’s On

Jul 20, 2021

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Nurses and Fish are Exposed to the Same Medications

Nurses and Fish are Exposed to the Same Medications

Jun 25, 2021

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Endangered Species: Urban Youth

Endangered Species: Urban Youth

May 15, 2021

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📣 WHAT’S REALLY IN YOUR BABY’S DIAPER? Diapers to 📣 WHAT’S REALLY IN YOUR BABY’S DIAPER?

Diapers touch a baby’s skin nearly every minute of the day for years - and right now, manufacturers don’t have to tell parents what’s actually in them.

AB 1901 would change that. It requires diaper makers to fully disclose every intentionally added ingredient - including its chemical ID and purpose - right on the package and online.

Parents deserve to know. AB 1901 already passed the Assembly 68–1, and it’s now in the Senate Judiciary Committee.

📞 CALL NOW: (916) 651-4113

Say: “I’m calling to urge the Senate Judiciary Committee to pass AB 1901 and require diaper ingredient transparency.”

Takes 60 seconds. Committees log every call.

@ Share this with a parent, caregiver, or nurse in your life.

#ab1901 #ingredienttransparency #childrenshealth #californialegislature #takeaction #parentadvocacy #publichealth #cnehj
🚨 CA NURSES: WE NEED YOUR VOICE TODAY 🚨 AB 762 wo 🚨 CA NURSES: WE NEED YOUR VOICE TODAY 🚨

AB 762 would ban the sale of disposable, battery-embedded vapes in California.

AB 762 just passed the Assembly and is now sitting in the Senate Appropriations Committee. This is the moment it needs to hear from us.

📞 CALL NOW: (916) 651-4101

Say: “I’m calling to urge the committee to pass AB 762 and ban disposable, battery-embedded vapes in California.”

It takes 60 seconds. Committees track every call - your voice counts as much as a testifying expert.

@ Tag a fellow nurse who needs to make this call too.

#ab762 #cnehj #nursesforenvironmentalhealth #californianurses #environmentalhealth #takeaction #publichealth #vapeban #ewaste
The inaugural Resilient California Summit is comin The inaugural Resilient California Summit is coming to Sacramento this October!. 

This major conference will convene 1,000+ participants from across the state to make progress on the policies, partnerships, and
practices needed to build resilience as climate change accelerates. 

Date: October 20-22, 2026
Location: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento
Organized by: California Governor’s Office of Land Use & Climate Innovation; Climate Resolve; Farallon Strategies; California Natural
Resources Agency; UC Davis Institute of the Environment; and Indigenous Futures Society

Visit ResilientCaliforniaSummit.org to learn more or you may contact events@climateresolve.org.
3 new “forever chemical” pesticides just got EPA a 3 new “forever chemical” pesticides just got EPA approval — here’s what nurses need to know.

On July 1, 2026, the EPA approved epyrifenacil, diflufenican, and trifludimoxazin for use on corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, apples, almonds, and more. 

All three are PFAS — “forever chemicals” that don’t break down in the environment.

What the science shows:
Epyrifenacil caused liver tumors in animal studies
Trifludimoxazin showed “suggestive evidence” of cancer risk, plus thyroid and liver effects
Both build up in soil, water, and in our bodies

Why this matters:
Farmworker and rural patients face direct occupational exposure. Early awareness, patient education, and documentation matter more than ever.

What you can do:
Ask about occupational exposure history. Share reporting resources with patients. Support farmworker health policy advocacy in your community.

#farmworkerhealth #environmentalhealthjustice #nursesforhealth #pfas #foreverchemicals #epa #occupationalhealth #publichealthnursing #foodjustice #cnehj
The inaugural Resilient California Summit is comin The inaugural Resilient California Summit is coming to Sacramento this October!!

This major conference will convene 1,000+ participants from across the state to make progress on the policies, partnerships, and
practices needed to build resilience as climate change accelerates. 

Join us there! 

Date: October 20-22, 2026
Location: SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento
Organized by: California Governor’s Office of Land Use & Climate Innovation; Climate Resolve; Farallon Strategies; California Natural
Resources Agency; UC Davis Institute of the Environment; and Indigenous Futures Society

Visit ResilientCaliforniaSummit.org to learn more or you may contact events@climateresolve.org.

#environmentalimpact #cnehj #nurse #climateresilience #policymatters #sacramento #makeadifference
CNEHJ staff on the Extreme Heat grant, which funde CNEHJ staff on the Extreme Heat grant, which funded by the Governor’ Office of Land Use and Climate Integration under the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resilience Program, attended the statewide LISTOS program to discuss disaster readiness in the state.  In attendance were dozens of grassroots organizational members.

Interested in joining our team and making a difference? Message us today to be a part of our next event!
Twice a year, our Leadership Council comes togethe Twice a year, our Leadership Council comes together to connect, collaborate and discuss our work for the rest of the year. 

This gathering was filled with meaningful discussions on current projects, policy priorities and exciting events planned for the year. 

Big thanks to our speakers, tom kat ranch host and our members for their continued dedication and vision for driving this work forward. 

What should we work on next? Comment below!

#cnehj #environmentalhealth #environmentaljustice #nursesforchange #publichealth #climatehealth #healthequity #leader #nurseleaders #strongertogether
Members of the CNEHJ Leadership Council and other Members of the CNEHJ Leadership Council and other CA nurses meet at the state capital to lobby for clean air legislation.

Interested in becoming more active this policy season? Send us a message today to connect with our policy committee! 

#cnehj #policy #nursesforchange #environmentprotection #sacramento #capitalcity
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