Excited to announce that what started as an idea January 2016 with my fellow co-intern has now become a physical reality— #LandmarkPapersInPsychiatry published today in the UK! (US release will follow shortly).

RT @DrDanielGih: @JoshuaWortzelMD Air pollution from #microplastics and nanoplastics will affect vulnerable populations, such as children,….

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Plastics & #plasticpollution harm #BrainHealth. Learn with me and 2 great groups: @ClimatePsychia1 on Tu 4/29 @ 8pm EST for healthcare professionals ( & @PlasticsBeyond Virtual Group on Th 5/1 @ 7pm for the general public (

RT @CleanAirMoms: #DYK just how much plastics harm our health? Tune in to @fox5dc to hear Moms Clean Air Force Project Manager Sam Schmitz….

Thanks for the reminder, @plastic_co_ ! See their blog for strategies to reduce unnecessary plastic waste in clinics and hospitals:

"The U.S. healthcare sector alone generates 1.7 million tons of plastic pollution every year, or about 8.5% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. An estimated 20 to 25% of the more than 14,000 tons of trash hospitals across the country produce every day is plastic.".

Really enjoyed this educational and powerful video about plastics made by @CleanAirMoms:

Break up with plastic this Valentine's Day! Join us for a Rally in support of the Bottle Bill tomorrow! RSVP here:

Economic arguments for these petrochemical plants are empty promises. And this doesn’t even factor in the billions of dollars in healthcare costs from health problems attributable to their plants and products.

@sierraclubmd @MarylandSociety @MDHealthDept @MDLCV @docsforclimate @MedChiupdates @drfrances @rcrehr.

transportation agencies to mitigate the climate impacts of highway expansion projects costing over $10 million; options include expanding public transit, increasing bike infrastructure, expanding broadband access, & placing jobs near communities & transit centers.

It emits multiple air pollutants that cause respiratory & neuropsychiatric harm. It encourages urban sprawl, which lessens green spaces, increases urban heat islands & limits opportunities for safe outdoor recreation & physical activity. This legislation requires state & regional.

It emits multiple air pollutants that cause respiratory & neuropsychiatric harm. It encourages urban sprawl, which lessens green spaces, increases urban heat islands & limits opportunities for safe outdoor recreation & physical activity. This legislation requires state & regional.

Car-centric transit takes a toll on the environment & human health, as described in a new report written by Healthy Climate Maryland and the Maryland Public Health Association:

3) The Climate & Transportation Alignment Act (HB 84/ SB395): Transportation is the largest contributor (by sector) to greenhouse gas emissions in Maryland & the United States.

in their community, & adding a new polluter would increase the cumulative impact on that community. The CHERISH Act requires consideration of the environmental justice score of underserved/overburdened communities in new permit determinations.

The CHERISH Act addresses these environmental injustices. Currently, when MD Department of Environment approves environmental permits, it only assesses the expected pollution from that company. But we know that structurally marginalized communities already have multiple polluters.

2) The CHERISH (Cumulative Harms to Environmental Restoration for Improving Shared Health) Act (SB978): Communities that have been politically, economically, & socially excluded typically bear the brunt of the environmental health harms (e.g. Curtis Bay).

Reducing litter/landfill has important environmental health benefits. By reducing the 2.6 billion plastic bottles that are littered or landfilled in MD each year, we can reduce the amount of microplastics & related chemicals that end up in our environment & ultimately our bodies.

The Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund & Litter Reduction Program (HB0232/SB0346): This bottle bill instates a beverage container reuse & recycling program that does not cost the State any money.

Maryland folks, the General Assembly is in session. I am passionate about 3 pieces of legislation. If you agree with me, please fill out the linked action alerts to contact your legislators (they each take less than a minute to complete).