Ruthie Burrows, PhD
@ruthieburrows.bsky.social
Population-environment geographer focusing on climate change and health. Research associate @projectdrawdown.bsky.social. Previously University of Minnesota and Johns Hopkins University. Opinions my own.
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Such an important argument now. We're not making anyone healthier by continuing to fuel climate change.
Ignoring science, ignoring climate change, and ignoring environmental health harms everyone's health.
#COP30
theconversation.com/want-to-make...
Ignoring science, ignoring climate change, and ignoring environmental health harms everyone's health.
#COP30
theconversation.com/want-to-make...
Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.
theconversation.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Such an important argument now. We're not making anyone healthier by continuing to fuel climate change.
Ignoring science, ignoring climate change, and ignoring environmental health harms everyone's health.
#COP30
theconversation.com/want-to-make...
Ignoring science, ignoring climate change, and ignoring environmental health harms everyone's health.
#COP30
theconversation.com/want-to-make...
Reposted by Ruthie Burrows, PhD
Just published: How putting people first is a climate solution drawdown.org/news/interna...
International team calls for a people-first approach to achieving humanitarian, climate, and biodiversity goals
To solve the world’s three biggest challenges, we need to use human well-being as a lens for setting priorities.
drawdown.org
October 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Just published: How putting people first is a climate solution drawdown.org/news/interna...
Reposted by Ruthie Burrows, PhD
Really proud of our team at Project Drawdown.
We just launched the biggest thing we’ve ever done — by far.
A billion times more data than anyone has ever collected before, providing localized intelligence on 150+ climate solutions.
For free.
We just launched the biggest thing we’ve ever done — by far.
A billion times more data than anyone has ever collected before, providing localized intelligence on 150+ climate solutions.
For free.
Project Drawdown has always been the world’s leading guide to science-based climate solutions 🌏.
With the new Drawdown Explorer, we’re moving beyond describing solutions → to spotlighting breakthrough strategies for accelerating climate action.
With the new Drawdown Explorer, we’re moving beyond describing solutions → to spotlighting breakthrough strategies for accelerating climate action.
September 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Really proud of our team at Project Drawdown.
We just launched the biggest thing we’ve ever done — by far.
A billion times more data than anyone has ever collected before, providing localized intelligence on 150+ climate solutions.
For free.
We just launched the biggest thing we’ve ever done — by far.
A billion times more data than anyone has ever collected before, providing localized intelligence on 150+ climate solutions.
For free.
Reposted by Ruthie Burrows, PhD
Today, we launched the biggest thing that Project Drawdown has ever done -- the Drawdown Explorer.
It is the world's *ultimate* guide to effective climate action.
The latest data, the best science... brought down to actionable *here and now* recommendations.
It is the world's *ultimate* guide to effective climate action.
The latest data, the best science... brought down to actionable *here and now* recommendations.
September 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Today, we launched the biggest thing that Project Drawdown has ever done -- the Drawdown Explorer.
It is the world's *ultimate* guide to effective climate action.
The latest data, the best science... brought down to actionable *here and now* recommendations.
It is the world's *ultimate* guide to effective climate action.
The latest data, the best science... brought down to actionable *here and now* recommendations.
It's good to see adaptation at the forefront of the Bonn Climate Conference. As Dan Jasper writes, "given the risks to human lives and rapid pace of emissions, globally agreed-upon methods for measuring progress on adaptation are urgently needed" 🌍
Great read ahead of these talks and #COP30!
Great read ahead of these talks and #COP30!
As the world looks ahead to #COP30 🌍, what happens at the Bonn Climate Conference will be a key indicator of whether countries are prepared to move from discussion to delivery.
Senior Policy Advisor Dan Jasper lists 5 things to look for at Bonn.
🔗 Read the full Insights article: bit.ly/4kF8ry3
Senior Policy Advisor Dan Jasper lists 5 things to look for at Bonn.
🔗 Read the full Insights article: bit.ly/4kF8ry3
Five things to look for at the Bonn Climate Conference
Every summer, country representatives and climate professionals gather in Bonn, Germany, for UN dialogues on climate change.
drawdown.org
June 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It's good to see adaptation at the forefront of the Bonn Climate Conference. As Dan Jasper writes, "given the risks to human lives and rapid pace of emissions, globally agreed-upon methods for measuring progress on adaptation are urgently needed" 🌍
Great read ahead of these talks and #COP30!
Great read ahead of these talks and #COP30!
Reposted by Ruthie Burrows, PhD
Forecast for today is “Smoke”.
If this is our new normal in a climate changed world, children are going to be spending many summer days cooped up inside. They do not deserve the planet we are bestowing upon them.
If this is our new normal in a climate changed world, children are going to be spending many summer days cooped up inside. They do not deserve the planet we are bestowing upon them.
June 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Forecast for today is “Smoke”.
If this is our new normal in a climate changed world, children are going to be spending many summer days cooped up inside. They do not deserve the planet we are bestowing upon them.
If this is our new normal in a climate changed world, children are going to be spending many summer days cooped up inside. They do not deserve the planet we are bestowing upon them.
I have already learned so much from Cameron. I know this will be a great session!
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June 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I have already learned so much from Cameron. I know this will be a great session!