TESTIMONY
Flandersia Jones, Director of the New York State Nurses Association, on Supporting Solar Systems on City-Owned Building Roofs
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Flandersia Jones testifies in support of legislation requiring solar systems on city-owned buildings to combat the public health impacts of climate change.
- Jones highlights the link between climate change and public health issues such as respiratory illnesses, heat-related illnesses, and the psychological effects of natural disasters.
- She emphasizes the importance of clean air, land, and water for good health, underscoring that climate change jeopardizes these essentials.
- Jones notes that renewable energy infrastructure like solar systems can reduce carbon emissions and offer economic opportunities, including good paying union jobs.
- As part of the New York State Nurses Association, Jones advocates for such environmental initiatives as critical to ensuring the health and well-being of communities and patients.
Flandersia Jones
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Good afternoon.
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My name is Flandersha Jones.
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I live in the Bronx and work at Bronx Care Health System.
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As in us, 7 the vibrant communities of New York City and as a director, a large of the New York state nurse's decision I am here in support of intros 0353, requiring the installation of solar systems on the roofs of city owned buildings.
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Health care professionals know we need to act on climate change now.
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The witness firsthand the professions of environmental degradation and public health.
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Nauseous walk daily in New York City buildings.
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We send our children to public schools, and we live in communities that have been that have seen the effect of pollution and extreme weather events.
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The climate crisis is a public health crisis.
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We see its manifestations in exacerbated respiratory illnesses due to air pollution, heightening, incidences of heat related illnesses, and the psychological toll of natural disasters.
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Clean air, land, and water a fundamental prerequisite for good health.
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Yet, climate change threatens the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
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Extreme weather events such as hurricanes, wildlife, record rainfall, and drought, Red Havoc disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations.
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Investing in renewable energy infrastructure reduces carbon emissions and create economic opportunities, resilience, and good paying union jobs with benefits.
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As members of the New York State Nurses Association, we advocate for a healthy environment as a fundamental component of public health.
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Now is the time to rally behind initiatives that promote sustainability and resilience into 3 53 aligns with our mission to save that our patients and communities health and well-being.
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I urge you to support this vital legislation.
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Thanks for holding this hearing today.