Ecological Design Collective | Planetary Health | Activity https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/groups/planetary-health/ Activity feed for the group, Planetary Health. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:50:00 -0500 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.15.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 29c726338de8c5adb759e409d62749cc Jessie Croteau posted an update in the group Planetary Health: Join us today!Roundtable Discussion: Ecological Design […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6808/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:48:58 -0400 Join us today!

Roundtable Discussion: Ecological Design & Activism in an Age of Reactionary Politics

A roundtable discussion exploring how to respond to the rise of reactionary politics and environmental backlash.

Hosted by the EDC, this event brings together voices from a range of disciplines to examine the political dimensions of ecological…

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Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around … Continue reading

]]> 0 4201d31ff25c99254dc81a694022e7bf erin posted an update in the group Planetary Health: Hello all! Please join us this Friday, March 14, 5 - 7 […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6772/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 20:34:15 -0400 Hello all! Please join us this Friday, March 14, 5 – 7 pm for a workshop with artist, somatic movement educator, and therapist Michele Minnick. “This workshop will serve as a container for holding and moving what needs our attention in this moment, with a particular focus on welcoming grief, sorrow, and loss.” We hope to see you at the…

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Feeling Streams: Welcoming Sorrow in a Time of (Climate) Chaos

Join us for a workshop with artist, somatic movement educator, and therapist Michele Minnick. The Peale’s exhibition, The Future of Here: A Glimpse of a River Culture to Come, invites visitors to contend with the remnants of a culture of … Continue reading

]]> 0 8a4bd068590ae122e3c2f833896764dc erin posted an update in the group Planetary Health: How can Planetary Health inform research and […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6770/ Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:12:27 -0400 How can Planetary Health inform research and interventions for emerging infectious diseases, particularly vector-borne diseases? Read a recap of JHIPH’s March Planetary Health Dinner, where community members explored this topic with a panel of experts in ecology, epidemiology, infectious disease modeling, and translational…

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]]> 0 fa07f30c902857556e3218bc7fe14c1a erin posted an update in the group Planetary Health: Register now to attend Futures in the Face of […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6726/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:46:36 -0500 Register now to attend Futures in the Face of Ruin, co-sponsored by the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute at Johns Hopkins University and the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health! This event brings together scholars and artists from the environmental humanities to engage in discussions around critical questions such as: What…

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Futures in the Face of Ruin: An Environmental Humanities Conversation

What remains possible when so much seems to be coming apart at the seams? What does it mean to live in the shadow of the ruined promises of the past? Consider the many despoiled landscapes of the Chesapeake Bay and … Continue reading

]]> 0 a4186ee8aafeba986816d102f28f170c Anand Pandian posted an update in the group Planetary Health: Planetary health folks, please join us on Sunday! […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6700/ Thu, 20 Feb 2025 22:32:49 -0500 Planetary health folks, please join us on Sunday! “This workshop event with artist and herbalist Alyssa Dennis (@Lyss) will provide participants an opportunity to connect the exhibition experience with the medicinal gifts of the land in an embodied way, giving participants a chance to collectively share what they are experiencing as we strive…

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What the Senses Tell: A Plant Medicine Perspective

The Peale Museum's new exhibition on The Future of Here: A Glimpse of a River Culture to Come is an invitation to extend our senses into the landscape around us and the other futures it may promise, to turn our … Continue reading

]]> 0 1a616cbd38e71c9bfae68cef624284d3 erin posted an update in the group Planetary Health: 🌎 Register Now – The Power Shift Forum: Energizing […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6597/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:10:24 -0500 🌎 Register Now – The Power Shift Forum: Energizing Community Action for a Sustainable Future

What will it take for DC and urban communities to lead in climate resilience while ensuring every neighborhood shares in the prosperity of a sustainable future?

On Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Verizon Technology Policy & Innovation Center, leaders,…

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The Power Shift Forum: Energizing Community Action for a Sustainable Future

Join JHU's The Power Shift Forum and help energize community action for a sustainable future! Hors D'Oeuvres & drinks served!

]]> 1 3f110ef0724208e3fd9b4e8c0259a2cf erin posted an update in the group Planetary Health: The 20th edition of the Global Risks Report 2025 […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6586/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:35:02 -0500 The 20th edition of the Global Risks Report 2025 captures insights from over 900 experts across academia, business, government, international organizations and civil society on the evolving landscape of global risks.

Key findings from this year’s report include a shift in the perception of environmental risks, moving from a long-term concern to…

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]]> 3 e9f9054e54c6894645c9243e90b1f87d erin posted an update in the group Planetary Health: Scientists investigating the impact of increasing […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6545/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:54:16 -0500 Scientists investigating the impact of increasing carbon dioxide on global staple foods like rice and wheat have made some concerning findings: Higher CO2 levels make many foods less nutritious, reducing protein, vitamins, and critical micronutrients like zinc and iron.

This poses a direct risk to the health of millions, and is a strong example…

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Less Nutritious Crops: Another Result of Rising CO2 | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine

Rising carbon levels are eroding nutritional values of staple crops, threatening millions with hidden hunger.

]]> 0 3b664806f4f81533eebdc9a47238f8fe erin posted an update in the group Planetary Health: In November, team members from the Johns Hopkins […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6530/ Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:38:42 -0500 In November, team members from the Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health and the Planetary Health Alliance journeyed to Japan, where they experienced incredible openness and a deep commitment to addressing the Earth Crisis. One highlight was sharing a Planetary Health graphic, which sparked engaging conversations around the…

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]]> 0 c495083a9c714c99a2797652c2002abc erin posted an update in the group Planetary Health: Biological diversity is being lost at a rate […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6449/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:42:42 -0500 Biological diversity is being lost at a rate unprecedented in human history, impacting human health in a variety of ways.

Join the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health for a Special Seminar by Dr. Felicia Keesing on Biodiversity and Infectious Disease: Principles to Guide Prevention.

🗓Date/Time: December 11, 2024 | 12:00pm -…

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]]> 0 99ed6dcb20d05f41b7aa2a711388f229 erin posted an update in the group Planetary Health: The Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health is […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6448/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:43:16 -0500 The Johns Hopkins Institute for Planetary Health is excited to invite you for a magical Winter Wonderland Holiday Party in Inner Harbor, Baltimore on December 10th from 5:30pm-8:00pm EST! ❄

Enjoy fun activities, delicious food, and festive drinks as we celebrate the season together.

RSVP’s are limited, please email JHIPH@jh.edu by December…

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]]> 0 51de4e9cb46daf3e9c72d708fd86b6bb erin posted an update in the group Planetary Health: Human activities have directly and indirectly fueled […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6445/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:16:28 -0500 Human activities have directly and indirectly fueled the spread of zoonotic diseases and flourishing, diverse ecosystems are our most effective safeguard. Read more about the relationship between healthy ecosystems and healthy humans in this great article from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s special Planetary Health…

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Healthy Ecosystems, Healthy Humans | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine

Biodiversity is one of the best defenses against many infectious diseases.

]]> 0 de1fadc15501c69dd3138e104891e383 erin posted an update in the group Planetary Health: Through the course “Communicating Climate Change: Creative […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6443/ Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:48:43 -0500 Through the course “Communicating Climate Change: Creative Approaches for Action,” Johns Hopkins University undergraduate students have researched, written, and directed three research-based short films aimed at promoting climate activism within the JHU community. In partnership with Bluewater Baltimore and the JHU Office of Climate and…

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]]> 0 d9e5c13f6f16de1f3bdde9e1b819e82d erin posted an update in the group Planetary Health: The Planetary Health Alliance is now accepting […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6422/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:58:15 -0500 The Planetary Health Alliance is now accepting applications for Planetary Health Campus Ambassadors!

As a Planetary Health Campus Ambassador, you’ll:

– Champion planetary health in your community

– Build organizational and leadership skills

– Connect with a global community of changemakers

Deadline: December 6, 2024

Ready to drive impact on your…

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Planetary Health Campus Ambassador Program - Planetary Health Alliance

Apply to the Planetary Health Campus Ambassador Program

]]> 0 a0166942f6c5176112d9e6617d3e7515 Nicole Labruto posted an update in the group Planetary Health: I had the honor of presenting at a round table on […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6404/ Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:32:27 -0500 I had the honor of presenting at a round table on “Climate Change, Land Governance, and Health” at Casa de Oswaldo Cruz (COC) in Rio de Janeiro this week. COC is the humanities branch of Fiocruz, a Brazilian bioscientific institution and global leader in public health innovation. Check out this cool short film about the discovery of…

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]]> 0 5d34dcd4e7936f56e7aa07645bba039a Anand Pandian posted an update in the group Planetary Health: "The latest Lancet Countdown report reveals the […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6360/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 02:30:49 -0500 “The latest Lancet Countdown report reveals the health threats of climate change have reached record-breaking levels.

While people in every country face unprecedented health threats from the changing climate, continued investment in fossil fuels and lagging funding for action to protect health persist. Urgently redirecting resources from…

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2024 Report - Lancet Countdown

The latest Lancet Countdown report reveals the health threats of climate change have reached record-breaking levels.  While people in every country face unprece

]]> 0 95ce040b176781bf60bb246f1dd0f031 susanhughes posted an update in the group Planetary Health: The Planetary Health Alliance (PHA)'s monthly […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6300/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:23:48 -0400 The Planetary Health Alliance (PHA)’s monthly newsletter has just arrived! The PHA is the global backbone organization for the Planetary Health community with a membership of over 472 organizations spanning 79 countries. Reading the PHA’s monthly newsletter is a great way to get a sense this rapidly growing field and movement. You can check…

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]]> 0 b85d811e52a53b45438672da1a0a35ae Anand Pandian posted an update in the group Planetary Health: A crucial environmental justice story from south […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6299/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:10:13 -0400 A crucial environmental justice story from south Baltimore, in the new special issue on planetary health from the Hopkins school of public health.

https://magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/community-vs-coal-reclaiming-health-curtis-bay

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Community vs. Coal: Reclaiming Health in Curtis Bay | Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine

Protesting coal dust and half-burned medical waste, South Baltimore residents lead the way on environmental health research.

]]> 0 fe1e36ce86a507427047de8dad8142d4 Nicole Labruto posted an update in the group Planetary Health: "The Earth that humans evolved on, in other words, is […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6296/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:10:18 -0400 “The Earth that humans evolved on, in other words, is a coral planet.
Today, the animals provide ecosystems that support the livelihoods of
about 1 billion people. Corals are also, famously, being devastated by climate change.”

https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/08/earth-corals-climate-change/679636/

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The Corals That Survive Climate Change Will Be Unrecognizable

They have endured so much, and to endure this, they’ll have to adapt dramatically.

]]> 0 278d5abf80c4a76e7a7c7840c2cd0776 Jessie Croteau posted an update in the group Planetary Health: Planetary Health is a rapidly emerging field focused […] https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6278/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:49:56 -0400 Planetary Health is a rapidly emerging field focused on understanding and addressing the human health impacts of our degradation of Earth’s natural systems. It is also a global social movement that calls for deep systemic change centering on social justice and intergenerational equity. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s…

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Hopkins Bloomberg Public Health Magazine

The magazine of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

]]> 0 868def13cda894e6c16f1d0c529a0ac6 Jessie Croteau posted an update in the group Planetary Health: Check out this infographic on microplastics! https://community.ecodesigncollective.org/timeline/p/6277/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:49:19 -0400 Check out this infographic on microplastics!

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