A personal question to our community from Ingmar Rentzhog, Founder of We Don’t Have Time: The Bigger Question Behind the Aviation Debate Ingmar Rentzhog wearing the “Make Science Great Again” hat while speaking on the “Decarbonising Businesses” stage at Economist Sustainability Week in London on March 3. Climate solutions require open dialogue and a science based approach to replacing fossil fuels with better alternatives. Photo: The Economist. Last week, I shared a story about flying with my family after ten years of avoiding flights. It was a very personal and somewhat fragile story for me to share publicly. The discussion that followed reveals a deeper question facing the climate movement today: how do we accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels while still allowing people the freedom to travel, connect, and explore the world? For this trip, we chose a non-fossil alternative by purchasing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) that matched the flight’s full fossil fuel use. On We Don’t Have Time, the discussion has been constructive, thoughtful, and respectful. Many people have also written very encouraging messages, saying they appreciate that I dare to talk openly about solutions that already exist in aviation, even if they are not yet perfect. On social media, outside our platform, some reactions have been much harsher. There has been strong criticism, and in some cases, personal attacks directed not only at me, but also at my family. That kind of tone does not move the climate conversation forward. At We Don’t Have Time we believe in dialogue. Solving the climate crisis will require many perspectives, honest conversations, and the ability to respectfully disagree while still working toward the same goal. At the same time, the intensity of the reaction tells us something important. When discussions about real solutions create strong emotions, it often means we are touching on one of the defining questions of the transition. Most people who care about the climate agree on the destination. But we do not always agree on the best path to get there. Different people who care deeply about the climate often come to different conclusions about the best path forward. The transition away from fossil fuels is not a simple or black-and-white question. That is exactly why open dialogue matters. So instead of talking past each other, let us ask the question openly. What do you think is the best way forward? 1. Reduce first We should sharply reduce consumption and mobility across society, phase out fossil fuels as fast as possible, and accept major lifestyle changes and sacrifices in the short term. Only once fossil fuels are largely eliminated should we scale technologies that allow higher levels of consumption again. ­ Vote ­ 2. Technology first We should focus primarily on scaling clean technologies as fast as possible. Innovation and markets will replace fossil fuels without requiring major limits on people’s lifestyles. ­ Vote ­ 3. Both together We should phase out fossil fuels while at the same time embracing and scaling non fossil solutions, even if they are not perfect yet. Regulation and innovation should move in parallel. ­ Vote ­ Vote and share your reasoning in the comments. We will publish the results next week. The goal is not that everyone agrees on every step. The goal is that we move forward together toward the same destination: a prosperous and fossil free future where humanity has learned to live within the planetary boundaries. Thanks for being part of the We Don’t Have Time community. This Debate Didn’t Start Last Week Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has started producing SAF at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The refinery has been modified to enable Neste to produce up to 500,000 tons of SAF per annum. As a result, Neste’s global SAF production capability has increased to 1.5 million tons (around 1.875 billion liters) per annum. Six months ago I wrote an op-ed in Sweden responding to a column celebrating record levels of air travel in Europe. My argument then was simple: the problem is not that people want to travel. The problem is that we still travel on fossil fuels. We don’t need to stop travelling. We need to stop travelling on oil. That requires phasing out fossil fuel subsidies while scaling fossil-free alternatives such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel, e-fuels, and electric aviation. You can read the English version of that article here: “Should We Really Celebrate Aviation’s Fossil Record?” Looking back, the debate we are having today is really about the same question: How do we replace fossil fuels fast enough while maintaining the freedom to travel and connect with the world? ­ Read the op-ed ­ ­ Join the campaign #MoveTheTravel ­ Energy Security Is Incompatible with Fossil Fuels Israeli fighter jets on their way to attack Iran in mid-June 2025. Photo credit: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit/Wikimedia Commons The U.S.-Israel war on Iran has unleashed chaos on the global energy market. Historically, such shocks have triggered a rush to stockpile fossil fuels and backsliding down the energy ladder. On a longer timescale, however, they have pushed world leaders toward greater investment in energy independence. This latest crisis comes at a unique time for climate diplomacy:  André Corrêa do Lago, following up on commitments made during COP30, has just called for stakeholder contributions to the much anticipated roadmap for a transition away from fossil fuels. It is expected that these contributions will feed directly into the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, to be held in Colombia this April. We’ve seen many energy shocks before but this time a diplomatic infrastructure exists that could guide the world to the only long-term solution to the never-ending energy crises: leaving fossil fuels for good. Click below to read our full analysis. ­ The Last Energy Crisis ­ ­ COP30 Presidency Consultations on Roadmaps ­ ­ First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels ­ Centering Women’s Voices to  End the Fossil Fuel Era Speakers at the WECAN Press Conference “Indigenous Women from the Amazon: Calls for Urgent Action on the Path to COP30” held at COP29 in Baku, 2024.  Photo Credit: Katherine Quaid / WECAN International As the world lurches toward a reckoning with fossil fuels, the question of who shapes that transition will determine how just it proves to be. With that in mind this International Women’s Day, we are thrilled to be part of a vital convening of women’s climate leadership. On March 31, the Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout will bring together over 20 global leaders, including former Irish President Mary Robinson, Indigenous Brazilian congresswoman Célia Xakriabá, and youth climate leader Mitzi Jonelle Tan, in a free virtual gathering to build momentum ahead of the Colombia conference. With real-time interpretation in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, it’s a truly global conversation open to all. The need for women’s leadership at this moment couldn’t be clearer. The UN estimates that by 2050, climate change could push 158 million more women and girls into poverty. Historically, multilateral negotiations have underrepresented the communities bearing the greatest costs of fossil fuel dependence. And research consistently shows that climate policies shaped by those most affected produce stronger, more durable outcomes. Women aren’t waiting to be invited into this conversation. They’re organizing it. ­ Learn more about the Women’s Momentum Assembly ­ ­ Register to attend for free ­

­ Some highlights from last week:    Why 99% of glass eels are gone and how we can save them When the far-right governs, climate risk rises – 2026 French Municipal Elections  Sodium ion batteries: Right facts, wrong conclusion!   Greece approves Prinos CO2 storage project  EU codifies 90% decarbonization goal Scotland legalises water cremation   Portugal fined £8.7 million for failing to protect biodiversity Blackwater lakes in the Congo Basin are emitting ancient stored carbon Take a deep breath Events & Broadcasts    Mar 10–12: The Launch of the Nature for Life Hub Learning Journeys  Mar 11–25: Klimatsoffan – election interviews with all Swedish parties  Mar 31: Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout

­ Follow us ­ ­ © 2026 We Don’t Have Time, PO Box 141, SE-118 72, Stockholm, Sweden www.wedonthavetime.org info@wedonthavetime.org ­ We Don’t Have Time is the world’s largest media platform for climate action—with a mission to democratize knowledge about climate solutions and inspire and mobilize global action toward a prosperous, fossil-free future. Boasting a community of 100,000+ climate professionals and influencers in 180 countries, and partnerships with 350+ companies, government- and civil society organizations, We Don’t Have Time reaches 200 million people each month on social media. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in Washington, D.C., and Nairobi, Kenya. ­ This email was sent to paul.sladkus1@gmail.com. Read our integrity policy.

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ATLANTA, GA — The Captain Planet Foundation recently announced the launch of the 2026 Green Heart STEM Challenge, welcoming its largest cohort to date with nearly 5,000 students, 132 educators, and 71 schools across 11 states participating. 

The Green Heart STEM Challenge is delivered through a hybrid model, with in-person programming in metro Atlanta, Houston, and Miami, alongside virtual participation that enables schools in additional states to engage fully. This structure supports deep, place-based learning in core communities while expanding national access.

Designed for students in grades 6–9, the Challenge blends STEM learning with real-world problem solving, guiding students to identify environmental challenges in their communities and develop practical, implementable solutions. It follows a rotating, four-year cycle focused on EARTH, WIND, FIRE, and WATER, ensuring students explore a broad range of environmental systems and solutions over time.

The 2026 Challenge features EARTH, with students exploring issues such as soil health, tree canopy, composting, and food waste. Educators onboard students to the Challenge platform, where teams form, research, and begin building solutions rooted in local needs.

“What sets this Challenge apart is that students are mentored and funded to implement their winning ideas,!” said Leesa Carter-Jones, President and CEO of Captain Planet Foundation. “They’re not just learning about environmental challenges, they’re designing solutions and being held accountable for real outcomes.”

Since its launch, the Challenge has shown growing, measurable impact. In recent cycles, hundreds of student teams have progressed from ideas to formal project plans, with an increasing percentage advancing to implementation. Past winners have secured additional funding, expanded beyond their schools, and built long-term community partnerships, including teams in Atlanta and Houston continuing work well beyond the Challenge timeline. Across cohorts, student-led projects have tackled composting and food waste, erosion control and reforestation, water quality, repair-and-reuse systems, and circularity efforts reducing fast fashion and single-use waste.

The Challenge is supported by Accenture, Amazon, Delta Air Lines, Georgia Natural Gas, Green Mountain Energy, and Susan J. Klein, among others. Accenture employees also serve as volunteer mentors and project managers, helping student teams refine ideas, develop budgets, and prepare for implementation through the Challenge’s Idea Incubator.

Entering its fourth year, the Green Heart STEM Challenge continues to show what’s possible when students are trusted with real responsibility, and supported to turn ideas into action.

About Captain Planet Foundation
Captain Planet Foundation is an award-winning U.S.-based nonprofit that empowers young people to be problem-solvers for the planet. Over the past 35 years, more than 1.7 million children have directly participated in CPF programs, supporting more than 3,700 projects and impacting 11.4 million young people worldwide. Founded in 1991 by Ted Turner and Barbara Pyle, CPF advances environmental education through programs including Project Learning Garden, Planeteer Alliance, and the Green Heart STEM Challenge. Learn more at www.captainplanetfoundation.org.

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Jeff Gitterman is a widely recognized leader in the climate-focused investing field, with a particular emphasis on climate adaptation and resilience. He is also the co-creator of the firm’s SMART (Sustainability Metrics Applied to Risk Tolerance)® Investing Solutions, a suite of global climate-aware allocation strategies available to financial advisory firms and individual investors.

Jeff has over 30 years of experience as a financial advisor, with a primary focus on high-net-worth individuals and higher education professionals. Gitterman Wealth Management specializes in working with individual investors as well as college and university professionals via the New Jersey Alternate Benefit Program (ABP) and the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

Jeff began realigning Gitterman Wealth Management towards a climate focus in 2015, after launching the firm’s SMART Investing Solutions. In 2020, the firm expanded to provide thought leadership and practice management offerings to the financial advisory and institutional markets through Gitterman Asset Management.

The firm has also hosted many climate-focused events for financial advisors, including several conferences at the United Nations Headquarters, and most recently, the Climate & Capital Conferences at the New York Stock Exchange in partnership with ICE.

Jeff is a co-host of TheIMPACT TV show, which films at the New York Stock Exchange and airs on fintech.tv. He speaks frequently at conferences throughout the United States and has also been featured in the past in Barron’s, Forbes, Financial Advisor Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and on CNN, among many others.

Jeff is the author of Beyond Success: Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity, and an Associate Producer of the feature documentary film Planetary. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Child Health Institute of New Jersey at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and dedicates much of his free time to raising funds and awareness for the autism community.

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Social media is flooded with advertisements for popular obesity medications. But how do adults with obesity looking to lose weight avoid online scams selling knockoff versions that may not be safe and effective?

With the FDA’s recent decision to prohibit mass compounding of some obesity medications, there may be even more confusion about consumers’ options.

Here now to talk about what it means for patients and solutions to access authentic medicines are Dr. Clare Lee and Rhonda Pacheco from Eli Lilly and Company.

#clarelee #rhondapacheco #obesitymedication #weightloss #fda

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World’s biggest environmental movement to mark 55th anniversary with an unprecedented display of action for our planet

• Earth Action Day will invite everyone to act for our planet this Earth Day (April 22)
• Earth Day ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ calls for a tripling of electricity from renewable energy by 2030
• Artists unite with a free ‘Love Your Mother’ celebration in New York’s Times Square

On 22 April 1970 20 million Americans united to demand change. That collective action birthed the burgeoning environmental movement we have today; it resulted in landmark legislation and a growing awareness that there are no healthy people on an unhealthy planet.

Fast-forward to 2025 and Earth Day mobilises over one billion people annually to protect the planet and its people – and for the movement’s 55th anniversary, we are all being called to take positive action.

This year, individuals, local communities, government and faith leaders, civil society, educators and the media are being invited to unite behind Earth Action Day, an unprecedented day of action to protect the health of our planet and our future on it.

Earth Action Day

Your actions can be large or small – you can make a pledge on social media; attend, plan or register a local event or ask your elected representative to unite behind embracing renewable energy in support of this year’s Earth Day theme: Our Power, Our Planet.

You can even integrate Earth Day lessons into a curriculum wherever you, your children or your communities go to school. One million students have already committed to participating in Earth Day events.

Times Square celebration

Antonique Smith, critically acclaimed Grammy-nominated singer, actress, CEO and co-founder of non-profit climate organization Climate Revival, has been named EARTHDAY.ORG‘s official ambassador for this year’s Earth Action Day initiative.

Antonique will perform at a special Earth Day event, presented by OMMM and in partnership with Good News Corporation in New York’s Times Square. The free event (12.00-15.00), titled ‘Love Your Mother’ and presented by UK sustainability pioneer Jarvis Smith, will unite singers, speakers and artists in a spirit of joy and love that celebrates and honours our Mother Earth and all she provides for us.

Spotlighting Indigenous solutions

Individuals who are serving as stewards of the Earth will be celebrated at the event; a number of winners of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Equator Prize will take to the stage to share their powerful stories and groundbreaking solutions to address the pressing climate and biodiversity crises.

These remarkable Indigenous leaders – from Bolivia, Colombia and Zambia – will offer firsthand insights into their innovative efforts to protect both people and the planet.

The ‘Love Your Mother’ event will also feature compelling film screenings that highlight their impactful work and solutions. Prepare to be inspired and filled with hope for a brighter future for Mother Earth, so together we can take action for the Earth and celebrate all she gives us.

The Sustainable Pause the World for Peace Concert, Exhibition & Celebration continues.

The Earth Day concert, exhibition, and celebration is being held from 46^th to 47^th Street in Times Square and will continue from 14:00-16:00.  We celebrate the 400^th Anniversary of New York City and THE GOOD HAPPENING FOR MOTHER EARTH there and in the world in partnership with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, with world-renowned entertainers and speakers taking to the stage. Participants from NYC DOT Car-Free Earth Day (26 April) and NYC DCAS, sustainable corporations and nonprofits will also be in attendance. Peace Messengers Ringo Starr, Dr. Jane Goodall, Leonardo DiCaprio, Stevie Wonder, and Shakira (Virtually) will be part of the broadcast. The Earth Day Exhibition in Times Square will be ongoing throughout the day from 11:30 to 16:00. Valley Bank, the Manhattan Borough President’s Office, OMMM and the American Oriental Foundation are amongst our donors. Various hosts will join Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual, the Founder, Nonprofit GNC, and along with 1000’s the producer of Peace/ Earth Day for 23 years. www.pausetheworldforpeace.org

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Supporting quotes

‘We are proud to partner on this event in Times Square for Earth Day, especially as we celebrate our 55th Anniversary this year. We invite everyone in New York City to join us this Earth Day. If you can’t be there in person, you can still participate by taking part in Earth Action Day and making a commitment, big or small, to help protect our planet. Everyone is invited to join the Earth Day movement.’

Kathleen Rogers, President of EARTHDAY.ORG

‘It’s such an honour to be part of the Earth Day movement, and to mark a moment in time that celebrates the power of collective action. This sense of oneness aligns perfectly with our philosophy at OMMM.

‘This Earth Day we will explore opportunities to unite and evolve at our Love Your Mother event in Times Square. We’re inviting everyone to join us as we use music and the arts to celebrate our connection – to Mother Earth and to each other – in a joyful atmosphere. Together we can create a new paradigm that’s guided by love and connection – and we must all enjoy the party along the way! We can’t wait to see you there.’

Michelle Narciso, co-founder of OMMM

‘Earth Day is like Mother’s Day; without Mother Nature there would be no life on this Earth and for that we should all be truly grateful. I’m thrilled and honoured to be presenting this year’s prestigious Love Your Mother event – let’s unite and be love this Earth Day.’

Jarvis Smith, Love Your Mother host and OMMMbassador

‘We produce a show that strengthens those who are doing good for Mother Earth and peace. Dr  Jane Goodall is one of those people, and a UN Peace Messenger, as stated in our shows.  If we don’t take care of Mother Earth we will never be able to have peace.’ 

Paul Sladkus, founder of nonprofit Good News Corporation, producer of Earth and Peace Day for 23 years

Available for interview

• Denis Hayes, a founder of EARTHDAY.ORG and organiser of first Earth Day in 1970
• Kathleen Rogers, President of ORG
• Jarvis Smith, Love Your Mother host and OMMMbassador
• Paul Sladkus, founder of nonprofit Good News Corporation, producer of Earth and Peace Day for 23 years

About EARTHDAY.ORG: Founded in 1970 by the organizers of the first Earth Day, EARTHDAY.ORG has grown into the world’s largest environmental movement, mobilizing over one billion people annually to protect the planet and its people. Our mission is to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental community globally. More about the Earth Day concert, exhibition and celebration is at pausetheworldforpeace.org.

Contact: USA: Sarah Davies, davies@earthday.org, +1 240 463 1341

About OMMM

Founded by minority women Michelle Narciso and Maria Alphonse, OMMM produces spiritual and eco events, corporate wellness retreats, immersive multimedia content and 1:1 wellness sessions. The goal is to create spaces for communities to come together in conscious evolution. OMMM takes an intersectional approach to the multiple crises we face. By leading with love and a unique focus on human and planetary wellness, we can elevate consciousness to create a fairer and more equitable world for all living beings.

More can be found at ommmpresents.com

Contact

UK: Jarvis Smith, jarvis@mygreenpod.com, +447813 844 226

USA: Michelle Narciso, michelle@ommmpresents.com

About Good News Corporation – Contact paul.sladkus1@gmail.com 212 647 1212

Good News Corporation, a 501 C 3, nonprofit, was established as a Humanitarian Media Company by veteran TV Executive and Producer Paul Sladkus in 2002.  Paul, a former CBS & PBS/Channel 13 Executive and Producer, having worked on over 150 Network Shows, most Award Winning, All in the Family, Sonny and Cher, Carol Burnet at CBS and the Nature and Brain Series at PBS, learned about the International Day of Peace in 2002 and became the host of the Central Park Concert and TV Producer for many years.  Paul brought the event to Times Square in 2014, created another broadcast for Earth & Water Day, and the rest is history.  www.pausetheworldforpeace.org. Paul’s for-profit Milestone Broadcast Corporation (MBC) est. 1985 as a multicultural marketing and broadcasting organization, helping Citibank, Delta Airlines, IBM, Sprint, US Postal, and Western Union.  In 1998 MBC created, www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast, now with over 7,000 shows and social media.  GNC & MBC are passionate about sharing the Good News of the 8 Billion people in the world, including animals and plants, and to Pause the World for Peace at Noon Worldwide on September 21.

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See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today:

Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements

TotalEnergies, Equinor, Shell to Invest Over $700 Million to Expand Carbon Storage Project

Kimberly-Clark to Reach 100% Renewable Energy at Kleenex Manufacturing Site

Frontier Signs $33 Million Carbon Removal Purchase with Enhanced Rock Weathering Startup Eion

Airbus Reconfirms Commitment to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft

Lululemon Partners with Biotech Company ZymoChem to Scale Use of Sustainable Materials in Products

Ares Acquires Stake in 900 MW U.S. Solar and Storage Portfolio from Engie

84% of Companies Keeping or Accelerating Climate Targets: PwC

Guest Post: Clean Energy in the Age of AI – Striking the Right Balance

Guest Post – Melting Hope: Can We Answer the Glaciers’ SOS?

ESG Reporting

EU Council Approves Delay to CSRD and CSDDD Sustainability Reporting Regulations

ISSB Launches New Roadmap Tool to Help Jurisdictions Adopt Sustainability Reporting Standards

Guest Post – Interoperability: The Missing Link in Global Sustainability Efforts

Government & Regulators

SEC Drops its Defense of Climate Reporting Rules

ESG Services and Tools

Equifax Launches Financed Emissions Calculator

JLL Acquires Clean Energy-Focused Investment Bank Javelin Capital

Sustainable Finance

ING Becomes First Global Bank with SBTi-Approved Financed Emissions Reduction Targets

Iberdrola Issues Green Bond Linked to its Share Price

EU Platform on Sustainable Finance Proposes New Standard to Help SMEs Access Financing for Sustainability Efforts

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Carbon Accounting and Reporting Software Provider Persefoni Raises $23 Million

GridPoint Raises $45 Million to Expand Platform to Decarbonize Buildings, Stabilize Grids

InnoEnergy “Muscling Up” to Mobilize €160 Billion in Clean Tech Investments by 2030

GravitHy Raises $65 Million to Help Decarbonize Steel Industry

Just Climate Invests $25 Million in Sustainable Agriculture Solutions Provider GreenLight Biosciences

Theion Raises €15 Million for Low Cost Alternative to Lithium Batteries

Sustainable Investing

Fidelity International Raises Over $330 Million for Climate-Focused Real Estate Fund

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The CTA Foundation brought accessibility innovation to the spotlight at CES 2025 with two exclusive tours:

Go deeper: Interested in joining our partners, participating in our Industry Partner Council, and championing accessibility and aging tech? Contact nzundel@ctafoundation.tech to learn more.

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Researchers have developed a reactor that pulls carbon dioxide directly from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel, using sunlight as the power source. Credit: University of Cambridge

Scientists have developed a sunlight-powered reactor that directly captures CO₂ from the air and transforms it into sustainable fuel.

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Although pain is one of the most common reasons that people visit the doctor, managing it can be complicated.

So, what’s a patient—or a doctor – to do?  Here to talk about the unmet need in treating acute pain is Dr. David Dalury, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (Emeritus) at the University of Maryland.

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The results show how patients’ lives are affected by acute pain:

70% say it limits them from walking and exercising.
69% says it limits their sleep.
65% says it affects their hobbies and leisure activities.
65% say it made them feel irritable or emotionally drained.
Patients reported missing an average of 19 working days annually.

Pain is one of the most common reasons that people visit the doctor; however, treatment options for the various types and causes of pain remain limited.i,ii,iii

Approximately 40 million Americans with acute pain are prescribed an opioid to manage their discomfort each year.vii Although opioids can be effective, they also carry a labeled risk of addiction.viii In fact, roughly 85,000 U.S. adults are expected to develop opioid use disorder (OUD) within a year of their prescribed treatment of acute pain.vii

Health care providers may prescribe either acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as alternatives for milder pain or additions to opioids for severe acute pain; while these treatments are generally well tolerated, they may have limited effectiveness, particularly for moderate-to-severe acute pain.viii,ix

The survey also shows that:

77% of patients say they are interested in trying a different pain medication if they experience acute pain again.
52% say they are seeking a new pain medication with fewer side effects than their last medication.
31% say they stopped taking their medication before their pain was resolved.
On Wednesday, December 4th, Dr. David Dalury Professor of Orthopedic Surgery (Emeritus) at the University of Maryland will be available to discuss the survey results and help raise awareness about the unmet need in current pain management options and offer solutions.

Tell me about the State of Pain survey. What did it evaluate?​

Can you tell us some of the key findings? What did you learn? ​

Why is it important to focus on pain management right now? ​

Where can people learn more about the State of Pain survey?​

Interview is courtesy: Vertex Pharmaceuticals

#drdaviddalury #vertexpharmaceuticals #pain #orthopedicsurgery

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An EcoSpiritual event featuring a week of hands-on education, workshops, music, arts, ceremony, community round-tables, online broadcasts, and personal interaction.

Earthstock Global Foundation (www.EarthstockGlobal.net) announces the upcoming global summit for full-spectrum solutions in the areas of spirituality, arts, health, agriculture, ecology, technology, self-sustainability, economics, media, and more.

This event offers a showcase of the projects, platforms, and strategic alliances that exist and is being established through an emerging network called “Regeneration Global”. This network consists of curriculums, consultants, contractors, and land-based projects.

“We are inspired and honored to share decades of work, bringing together innovators, solutionaries, and visionaries to address the most pressing issues of our time,” says Michael DiMartino, Director / Founder at Earthstock Global.

This news comes in the wake of many recent initiatives and accomplishments of the Foundation including:

•⁠  ⁠Regenerative Media Educational Platform
•⁠  ⁠Build Back Green Initiative 
•⁠  ⁠Transition to Sustainability Project

To learn more about the Earthstock Summit, click here www.EarthstockSummit.com

Earthstock Global is dedicated to showcasing the people, projects, and solutions to help move humanity and our relationship with the natural world forward. It’s time to take Stock, People, for the planet and the future!

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