Melissa Lem
@drmelissalem.bsky.social
Family doctor | President, @cape-acme.bsky.social | #PaRx Co-Founder | Medical columnist, CBC News Vancouver | Clinical assistant prof, UBC Medicine | Salzburg Global Fellow | Opinions mine
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@drmelissalem.bsky.social
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Mothers are more powerful than they think when it comes to the environment | The Narwhal
A quick look back at the economic and political influence of moms across North America is an important reminder that this often overlook social group can be a significant force for change
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"In the end, my motivation for fighting #climatechange comes down to one reason: my son, and this country, are the most beautiful things I have ever seen."
I wrote this piece for @thenarwhal.ca more than half a decade ago—and still believe every word.
Happy #CanadaDay.
thenarwhal.ca/mothers-are-...
I wrote this piece for @thenarwhal.ca more than half a decade ago—and still believe every word.
Happy #CanadaDay.
thenarwhal.ca/mothers-are-...
What an experience to join @jvipondmd.bsky.social and the @cape-acme.bsky.social team on the streets of Belém for the #COP30 Great People's March with 50,000+ people this weekend to call for #climatejustice now.
Proud to bring the voice of health to this powerful community-led action.
Proud to bring the voice of health to this powerful community-led action.
November 17, 2025 at 4:53 AM
What an experience to join @jvipondmd.bsky.social and the @cape-acme.bsky.social team on the streets of Belém for the #COP30 Great People's March with 50,000+ people this weekend to call for #climatejustice now.
Proud to bring the voice of health to this powerful community-led action.
Proud to bring the voice of health to this powerful community-led action.
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Our Organization @cape-acme.bsky.social invested some money in a new prop! Inflatable lungs!
They looked great for about 45 min the the battery died and they looked a little less great.
Sigh
Live and learn.
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They looked great for about 45 min the the battery died and they looked a little less great.
Sigh
Live and learn.
2/
November 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Our Organization @cape-acme.bsky.social invested some money in a new prop! Inflatable lungs!
They looked great for about 45 min the the battery died and they looked a little less great.
Sigh
Live and learn.
2/
They looked great for about 45 min the the battery died and they looked a little less great.
Sigh
Live and learn.
2/
Reposted by Melissa Lem
November 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Reposted by Melissa Lem
The best part of #COP is being surrounded by smart, dedicated climate advocates from Canada and around the world
This year at #COP30, it’s great to see @cape-acme.bsky.social President @drmelissalem.bsky.social in action - here talking to CBC about Carney’s LNG announcement.
This year at #COP30, it’s great to see @cape-acme.bsky.social President @drmelissalem.bsky.social in action - here talking to CBC about Carney’s LNG announcement.
November 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The best part of #COP is being surrounded by smart, dedicated climate advocates from Canada and around the world
This year at #COP30, it’s great to see @cape-acme.bsky.social President @drmelissalem.bsky.social in action - here talking to CBC about Carney’s LNG announcement.
This year at #COP30, it’s great to see @cape-acme.bsky.social President @drmelissalem.bsky.social in action - here talking to CBC about Carney’s LNG announcement.
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“During wildfires, floods and heatwaves, false information spreads faster than facts, leaving people unable to protect themselves. Like toxic air and water pollution, information pollution threatens our health and safety. “ @drmelissalem.bsky.social
Cop30 live: ‘literally insane’ that we are letting global heating happen, says Al Gore
Former US vice-president also critical of Donald Trump and Bill Gates as negotiations begin in earnest
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
“During wildfires, floods and heatwaves, false information spreads faster than facts, leaving people unable to protect themselves. Like toxic air and water pollution, information pollution threatens our health and safety. “ @drmelissalem.bsky.social
As a Co-Investigator on the #PANDA Trial, I approve this message. Australian friends and colleagues, take note! 👇
www.powerlab.site/research/pan...
#healthybynature
www.powerlab.site/research/pan...
#healthybynature
We're running a trial of exercise in nature here in Sydney. Free support for exercise and wellbeing for those who participate. If you know anyone who might be interested, please share our link: www.powerlab.site/research/pan...
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 AM
As a Co-Investigator on the #PANDA Trial, I approve this message. Australian friends and colleagues, take note! 👇
www.powerlab.site/research/pan...
#healthybynature
www.powerlab.site/research/pan...
#healthybynature
Reposted by Melissa Lem
Hey Media! want to talk to a Canadian physician working hard to make change at COP30?
There are five of us!
Learn more about what we are doing there, and how to reach us, in the link below.
There are five of us!
Learn more about what we are doing there, and how to reach us, in the link below.
Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) Delegation at COP30 to protect people’s health and confront climate disinformation - CAPE
The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) delegation of physicians and program team will be in Bélem from November 11 to 20. While the federal budget 2025 may have fallen short...
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November 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Hey Media! want to talk to a Canadian physician working hard to make change at COP30?
There are five of us!
Learn more about what we are doing there, and how to reach us, in the link below.
There are five of us!
Learn more about what we are doing there, and how to reach us, in the link below.
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L’ACME / @cape-acme.bsky.social et l’AQME sont déçues du contenu du budget fédéral qui a été déposé aujourd’hui, avec des reculs et des imprécisions, et pas assez en faveur de la santé environnementale et donc humaine. Lisez notre analyse et les propos de la présidente, @drmelissalem.bsky.social.
Le budget d'Ottawa ne tient pas compte de la réalité du changement climatique et de la pollution toxique - la santé des citoyens en danger - CAPE
À l'heure où les effets des changements climatiques s'accélèrent, causant des ravages sur la santé, le système de soins de santé et les moyens de subsistance des Canadien.nes, le budget fédéral 2025 r...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
L’ACME / @cape-acme.bsky.social et l’AQME sont déçues du contenu du budget fédéral qui a été déposé aujourd’hui, avec des reculs et des imprécisions, et pas assez en faveur de la santé environnementale et donc humaine. Lisez notre analyse et les propos de la présidente, @drmelissalem.bsky.social.
Hallowe'en has passed—but for many parents, the scary part is far from over. Great to join @danburritt.bsky.social to talk sugar + kids' health, including:
🧠 immediate mental + physical effects
🏥 long-term health impacts
🍭 which sweets are worse for health
+ more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuCC...
🧠 immediate mental + physical effects
🏥 long-term health impacts
🍭 which sweets are worse for health
+ more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuCC...
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Hallowe'en has passed—but for many parents, the scary part is far from over. Great to join @danburritt.bsky.social to talk sugar + kids' health, including:
🧠 immediate mental + physical effects
🏥 long-term health impacts
🍭 which sweets are worse for health
+ more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuCC...
🧠 immediate mental + physical effects
🏥 long-term health impacts
🍭 which sweets are worse for health
+ more.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuCC...
Every time I meet with this crew I leave inspired.
Loved spending the afternoon learning + dialoguing with colleagues at @vanartgallery.bsky.social, @bcparksfoundation.ca's #PaRx, @unitedwaybc.bsky.social + more to advance nature, art and social prescribing across our region.
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Loved spending the afternoon learning + dialoguing with colleagues at @vanartgallery.bsky.social, @bcparksfoundation.ca's #PaRx, @unitedwaybc.bsky.social + more to advance nature, art and social prescribing across our region.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Every time I meet with this crew I leave inspired.
Loved spending the afternoon learning + dialoguing with colleagues at @vanartgallery.bsky.social, @bcparksfoundation.ca's #PaRx, @unitedwaybc.bsky.social + more to advance nature, art and social prescribing across our region.
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Loved spending the afternoon learning + dialoguing with colleagues at @vanartgallery.bsky.social, @bcparksfoundation.ca's #PaRx, @unitedwaybc.bsky.social + more to advance nature, art and social prescribing across our region.
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Reflecting on memories with colleagues up in the trees + mountaintops after heading to South Korea this week to keynote the 2nd World Forum on Forest Therapy, on the Art + Science of Nature Prescribing.
This field is at a global inflection point—and I'm so grateful to be part of it.
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This field is at a global inflection point—and I'm so grateful to be part of it.
wfoft.org/main
November 3, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Reflecting on memories with colleagues up in the trees + mountaintops after heading to South Korea this week to keynote the 2nd World Forum on Forest Therapy, on the Art + Science of Nature Prescribing.
This field is at a global inflection point—and I'm so grateful to be part of it.
wfoft.org/main
This field is at a global inflection point—and I'm so grateful to be part of it.
wfoft.org/main
Happy Hallowe'en from our pumpkin family to yours!
Though we're experiencing an atmospheric river here in @cityofvancouver.bsky.social, our spirits are far from damp. Stay safe out there everyone.
#happyhalloween
Though we're experiencing an atmospheric river here in @cityofvancouver.bsky.social, our spirits are far from damp. Stay safe out there everyone.
#happyhalloween
November 1, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Happy Hallowe'en from our pumpkin family to yours!
Though we're experiencing an atmospheric river here in @cityofvancouver.bsky.social, our spirits are far from damp. Stay safe out there everyone.
#happyhalloween
Though we're experiencing an atmospheric river here in @cityofvancouver.bsky.social, our spirits are far from damp. Stay safe out there everyone.
#happyhalloween
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Children are getting better air quality monitoring and education through the legacy of Carter Vigh, a 9-year-old BC boy who died of an asthma attack during the 2023 wildfire season. Learn more:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whatonearth/carter-project-bc-mother-teaching-kids-about-air-quality-9.6943130
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whatonearth/carter-project-bc-mother-teaching-kids-about-air-quality-9.6943130
This B.C. mother is honouring her son's life by teaching kids about air quality | CBC News
Carter Vigh, 9, died in 2023 after an asthma attack that was made worse by wildfire smoke. His mother. Amber, and the B.C. Lung Foundation collaborated through the Carter’s Project initiative to teach kids about the kids of poor air quality and how to protect themselves.
www.cbc.ca
October 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Children are getting better air quality monitoring and education through the legacy of Carter Vigh, a 9-year-old BC boy who died of an asthma attack during the 2023 wildfire season. Learn more:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whatonearth/carter-project-bc-mother-teaching-kids-about-air-quality-9.6943130
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whatonearth/carter-project-bc-mother-teaching-kids-about-air-quality-9.6943130
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"We need a better understanding that we need to be more careful at lower levels of air pollution," says Dr. Melissa Lem, CAPE President. “In Canada, because it's only recently that we've been exposed to more and more air pollution, we're not as aware of it."
October 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"We need a better understanding that we need to be more careful at lower levels of air pollution," says Dr. Melissa Lem, CAPE President. “In Canada, because it's only recently that we've been exposed to more and more air pollution, we're not as aware of it."
Honoured to join these incredible leaders from across Canada on behalf of @cape-acme.bsky.social in a unified call for Budget 2025 to fund a Youth Climate Corps—because young people deserve meaningful work that builds a #healthyfuture.
Learn more: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
Learn more: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
Across Canada, more and more voices are calling for a Youth Climate Corps. With the federal budget set for November 4, the call is growing louder.
📢 Join the 200+ organizations urging Mark Carney’s government to fund a Youth Climate Corps in Budget 2025.
🔗 Learn more: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
📢 Join the 200+ organizations urging Mark Carney’s government to fund a Youth Climate Corps in Budget 2025.
🔗 Learn more: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
October 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Honoured to join these incredible leaders from across Canada on behalf of @cape-acme.bsky.social in a unified call for Budget 2025 to fund a Youth Climate Corps—because young people deserve meaningful work that builds a #healthyfuture.
Learn more: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
Learn more: www.goodgreenjobsforall.ca
Is your protein powder contaminated with lead?
Good to cover @consumerreports.org's recent report today with @danburritt.bsky.social, including:
🧪 when (or if) to worry
☠️ symptoms of lead poisoning
💪 avoiding protein mania—most adults only need 0.8 g/kg/day
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx3G...
Good to cover @consumerreports.org's recent report today with @danburritt.bsky.social, including:
🧪 when (or if) to worry
☠️ symptoms of lead poisoning
💪 avoiding protein mania—most adults only need 0.8 g/kg/day
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx3G...
October 21, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Is your protein powder contaminated with lead?
Good to cover @consumerreports.org's recent report today with @danburritt.bsky.social, including:
🧪 when (or if) to worry
☠️ symptoms of lead poisoning
💪 avoiding protein mania—most adults only need 0.8 g/kg/day
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx3G...
Good to cover @consumerreports.org's recent report today with @danburritt.bsky.social, including:
🧪 when (or if) to worry
☠️ symptoms of lead poisoning
💪 avoiding protein mania—most adults only need 0.8 g/kg/day
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx3G...
Reposted by Melissa Lem
Coming up on Thursday, Oct 23 - join us for Clean Air, Healthy Kids & Communities: The Case for Strong Methane Regulations.
Explore the impacts of methane on kids and communities - and the policy solutions we need in order to end emissions.
Registration is still open. RVSP now!
Explore the impacts of methane on kids and communities - and the policy solutions we need in order to end emissions.
Registration is still open. RVSP now!
Clean Air, Healthy Kids & Communities: The Case for Strong Methane Regulations
www.forourkids.ca
October 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Coming up on Thursday, Oct 23 - join us for Clean Air, Healthy Kids & Communities: The Case for Strong Methane Regulations.
Explore the impacts of methane on kids and communities - and the policy solutions we need in order to end emissions.
Registration is still open. RVSP now!
Explore the impacts of methane on kids and communities - and the policy solutions we need in order to end emissions.
Registration is still open. RVSP now!
Loved spending the day with physician leaders from across Canada at @cmadocs.bsky.social's Canadian Conference on Physician Health today in Vancouver.
The future of medicine, and physician health, looks brighter because of you all!
More about the conference here: events.cma.ca/website/8372...
The future of medicine, and physician health, looks brighter because of you all!
More about the conference here: events.cma.ca/website/8372...
October 19, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Loved spending the day with physician leaders from across Canada at @cmadocs.bsky.social's Canadian Conference on Physician Health today in Vancouver.
The future of medicine, and physician health, looks brighter because of you all!
More about the conference here: events.cma.ca/website/8372...
The future of medicine, and physician health, looks brighter because of you all!
More about the conference here: events.cma.ca/website/8372...
Do you know accounting, finance or business administration, and want to join the board of @cape-acme.bsky.social, one of the most effective environment and health charities in Canada?
Apply to our treasurer posting: www.charityvillage.com/job/treasure...
#healthyfuture
@jvipondmd.bsky.social
Apply to our treasurer posting: www.charityvillage.com/job/treasure...
#healthyfuture
@jvipondmd.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Do you know accounting, finance or business administration, and want to join the board of @cape-acme.bsky.social, one of the most effective environment and health charities in Canada?
Apply to our treasurer posting: www.charityvillage.com/job/treasure...
#healthyfuture
@jvipondmd.bsky.social
Apply to our treasurer posting: www.charityvillage.com/job/treasure...
#healthyfuture
@jvipondmd.bsky.social
Home after a heart- and mind-filling few days in Ontario celebrating this year's @clean50.bsky.social winners and visiting family, friends and colleagues who feel like family over Thanksgiving weekend.
Learn more about the 2026 Clean50 honourees here:
clean50.com/honourees/
#healthyfuture
Learn more about the 2026 Clean50 honourees here:
clean50.com/honourees/
#healthyfuture
October 17, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Home after a heart- and mind-filling few days in Ontario celebrating this year's @clean50.bsky.social winners and visiting family, friends and colleagues who feel like family over Thanksgiving weekend.
Learn more about the 2026 Clean50 honourees here:
clean50.com/honourees/
#healthyfuture
Learn more about the 2026 Clean50 honourees here:
clean50.com/honourees/
#healthyfuture
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Are you a health care worker who cares about the polycrisis of environmental degredation and climate?
Check out this amazing conference (that I happen to be speaking at).
with @drmelissalem.bsky.social @sethdklein.bsky.social @avilewis.ca and more!
October 25th. virtual.
ubccpd.ca/learn/learni...
Check out this amazing conference (that I happen to be speaking at).
with @drmelissalem.bsky.social @sethdklein.bsky.social @avilewis.ca and more!
October 25th. virtual.
ubccpd.ca/learn/learni...
October 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Are you a health care worker who cares about the polycrisis of environmental degredation and climate?
Check out this amazing conference (that I happen to be speaking at).
with @drmelissalem.bsky.social @sethdklein.bsky.social @avilewis.ca and more!
October 25th. virtual.
ubccpd.ca/learn/learni...
Check out this amazing conference (that I happen to be speaking at).
with @drmelissalem.bsky.social @sethdklein.bsky.social @avilewis.ca and more!
October 25th. virtual.
ubccpd.ca/learn/learni...
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🎉CAPE President Dr. Melissa Lem has been given Canada's Clean50 Award for 2026, which recognizes top contributors to the clean economy in Canada over the past 2 years. 🎉
October 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎉CAPE President Dr. Melissa Lem has been given Canada's Clean50 Award for 2026, which recognizes top contributors to the clean economy in Canada over the past 2 years. 🎉
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On October 6, health professionals across the country mobilized for the 1st-ever National Day of Action for Planetary Health. Because our health depends on a healthy planet. 🌎
@cmadocs.bsky.social @royalcollege.bsky.social
@cmadocs.bsky.social @royalcollege.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
On October 6, health professionals across the country mobilized for the 1st-ever National Day of Action for Planetary Health. Because our health depends on a healthy planet. 🌎
@cmadocs.bsky.social @royalcollege.bsky.social
@cmadocs.bsky.social @royalcollege.bsky.social
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Any chance to talk climate with the great @drmelissalem.bsky.social is a gift.
Planetary health and personal health are bound together in the fabric of life on earth.
Oh yeah, and my brother @sethdklein.bsky.social will be there too!
Looking forward to this...
Planetary health and personal health are bound together in the fabric of life on earth.
Oh yeah, and my brother @sethdklein.bsky.social will be there too!
Looking forward to this...
Cannot wait to moderate the opening keynote of UBC CPD + @cape-acme.bsky.social's Climate Emergency Conference with @sethdklein.bsky.social + @avilewis.ca on Oct 25.
It's going to be a barn burner, everyone—don't miss it!
Join us for the watch party in Vancouver, or online: ubccpd.ca/learn/learni...
It's going to be a barn burner, everyone—don't miss it!
Join us for the watch party in Vancouver, or online: ubccpd.ca/learn/learni...
October 11, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Any chance to talk climate with the great @drmelissalem.bsky.social is a gift.
Planetary health and personal health are bound together in the fabric of life on earth.
Oh yeah, and my brother @sethdklein.bsky.social will be there too!
Looking forward to this...
Planetary health and personal health are bound together in the fabric of life on earth.
Oh yeah, and my brother @sethdklein.bsky.social will be there too!
Looking forward to this...
Cannot wait to moderate the opening keynote of UBC CPD + @cape-acme.bsky.social's Climate Emergency Conference with @sethdklein.bsky.social + @avilewis.ca on Oct 25.
It's going to be a barn burner, everyone—don't miss it!
Join us for the watch party in Vancouver, or online: ubccpd.ca/learn/learni...
It's going to be a barn burner, everyone—don't miss it!
Join us for the watch party in Vancouver, or online: ubccpd.ca/learn/learni...
October 11, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Cannot wait to moderate the opening keynote of UBC CPD + @cape-acme.bsky.social's Climate Emergency Conference with @sethdklein.bsky.social + @avilewis.ca on Oct 25.
It's going to be a barn burner, everyone—don't miss it!
Join us for the watch party in Vancouver, or online: ubccpd.ca/learn/learni...
It's going to be a barn burner, everyone—don't miss it!
Join us for the watch party in Vancouver, or online: ubccpd.ca/learn/learni...