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The Role of Health Professionals in Moving Policy In a state where the Governor is “not a scientist” and denies climate change! A story of frustration….some success…and a lot of hope! Lynn Ringenberg, MD PSR-President PSR Florida-past president Professor Pediatric University of South Florida Tampa, FL Engagement & Education 1/14/2015 - Dr. Draper’s OPED “Decisions about environment affect our health” published in the Tallahassee Democrat http://www.tallahassee.com/story/opinion/2015/01/14/draper-decisionsenvironment-affect-health/21777751/ 1/22/2015 – Drs. Saff, Draper and Bellamy met with Rep. Latvala and Senator Dean to discuss anti fracking legislation. 1/25/2015 – Dr. Ray Bellamy, PSR/Florida advisor, joined a rally in front of Senator Nelson’s Office in Tallahassee in opposition of the Keystone Pipeline 2/9 – 2/12 – Hosted Craig Stevens, a well-known fractivist, who met with 24 legislators and aids during his time in Tallahassee, educating them on the dangers of fracking and urging them to support anti fracking legislation. Mr. Stephens also held a screening and discussion of the documentary film “Groundswell Rising”. 2/26/2015 - Dr. Lynn Ringenberg was a guest speaker at the Northeast Florida Environmental Summit in Jacksonville. 2/26/2015 – Dr. Draper spoke at the Tallahassee City Commission meeting in favor of a 10 megawatt solar electric facility. 3/19/15 – Annual T. Terrell Sessums Award. Mark Jacobson, PhD. Keynote Speaker. Transitioning to 100% renewable energy by 2050. Mr. Jacobson was interviewed on WMNF. 3/24/15 – Film Screening of Groundswelling Rising in Tampa with Craig Stevens. 3/20/15 – Dr. Ringenberg interviewed on WMNF on Pediatric Toolkit. 3/31/2015 – Dr. Saff meet with Rep. Dean on dangers of Fracking 5/05/2015 – Drs. Saff and Bellamy Fracking/ TPP http://www.tallahassee.com/story/opinion/readers/2015/05/22/fridayletters/27768109/ 5/07/2015 - PSR President Dr. Lynn Ringenberg speaks at Eckerd College. The Gravest Threats to Health:Your Role Going Forward 05/19/2015 – Dr. Ringenberg and Marybeth Dunn meet with Tampa City Council member Mary Mulhern and Hillsborough County Commission Candidate Pat Kemp to discuss Fracking bans in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties. 5/20/2015 – Dr. Ringenberg speaks at USF Health noon conference: Pediatric Environmental Health. 06/10/2015: Dr. Ringenberg speaks at USF Health noon conference: Kids Say the Darndest Things: Protect my Health from Climate Change! 08/04/2015 – Dr. Draper OPED http://www.tallahassee.com/story/opinion/2015/08/03/climate-change-public-healthissue/31071459/ 08/11/2015 – Dr. Ringenberg OPED http://tinyurl.com/oe7qkou Clean Power and Public Health 08/11/2015 - Dr. Ringenberg OPED http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/opinions/188537 08/12/2015 – Dr. Ringenberg OPED http://contextflorida.com/11442/dr-lynn-ringenberg-climate-change-health-effects-nowvisible-deadly/ 08/27/2015 – Dr. Ringenberg OPED http://www.sunsentinel.com/opinion/commentary/sfl-climate-change-and-health-20150827-story.html 08/30/2015 – Dr. Ringenberg – OPED Climate change is harming your health http://www.ocala.com/article/20150830/OPINION/150829730?p=1&tc=pg Coalition Work Sunshine State Clean Energy Coalition “Floridians for Solar Choice” Constitution Amendment to expand access to solar “Dark Money” fueling fight with their own amendment to confuse voters: “Consumers for Smart Solar” Florida Against Fracking Coalition-30+ resolutions passed BRACE (Building Resiliency Against Climate Effects)