In early 2020, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 793 into law to remove the sale of flavored tobacco products in California. The law includes provisions to remove the sale of all flavored electronic cigarettes, cigarettes (including mint and menthol flavors), and more – although it exempts a few products including hookah and premium cigars. A referendum campaign funded by the […]
Most of us know by now that it is not safe to breathe wildfire smoke, or any form of air pollution, especially for those who are more vulnerable like children, those who are pregnant, the elderly, and those with certain lung or heart diseases, or diabetes (American Lung Association and CDC.gov). As an air quality and lung health organization, it […]
Have you taken a clean air pledge this year? October in California presents us with an interesting opportunity to re-visit our individual and collective efforts to make a difference in the air we all breathe. For decades, BREATHE has advocated for small changes to help us achieve our goal of improved air quality for healthy lungs. You can make a […]
Hopefully, this finds you looking forward to the Breathe Bike Trek and all those exhilarating miles you’ll be riding in scenic Placer County. Please remember the importance of GOOD HYDRATION while you’re out there, especially in warm weather! As someone who usually doesn’t drink much when out riding, I found myself hitting a metabolic wall this summer as I started […]
The National Conference on Tobacco or Health (NCTOH) is one of the largest, long-standing gatherings for top United States tobacco control professionals. The conference attracts a diverse group of public health professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in examining the latest evidence on best practices in tobacco control and how to apply current research findings to tobacco control policy, advocacy, and […]
Did you know that in the United States, we waste about 108 billion pounds of food every year? That means that about 30-40 percent of the U.S. food supply ends up in the trash can where it is then sent to the landfill. While more food scraps are being collected for compost due to new California state mandates, food waste […]
On Saturday, April 30, I joined 300 regional delegates, as we embarked on the Sacramento Metro Chamber’s 50th annual Capital to Capital (C2C) advocacy trip to Washington DC. Our delegation included, elected officials, business leaders, nonprofit and community organizations, and advocates, that united around advocacy for the Sacramento Region. There are representatives of all six counties and 22 cities that […]
This year, BREATHE is proud to announce we are one of the organizations sponsoring May is Bike Month! Our friends and partners, Sacramento Area Bicycling Advocates (SABA), are hosting May is Bike Month this year. May is Bike Month is a region-ride event that promotes bicycling, and the resulting health benefits for us and for the environment. Bicyclers in the […]
The simple act of getting a kid on a bike can have an enormous, positive impact on your child’s life. Years into adulthood, it’s easy to forget about the surge in personal growth, as well as the sense of freedom & adventure that came when you reached that happy milestone. As a lifelong cyclist, it still permeates my own life, […]
At BREATHE, cycling has been an important part of our culture for over three decades. Starting in the mid-80’s, we brought hundreds of people together every year for the Emigrant Trails Bike Trek, where we celebrated the joys of a healthy and adventurous lifestyle, while raising funds for our organization’s most important programs. We’ve worked with other non-profits to promote […]