My name is Vin Gupta, a lung doctor; you may have seen me in my role as a NBC News medical analyst, long focused on public health priorities that help keep our patients healthy and at home. It is in that vein that I’m coming to you as part of the historic coalition mobilizing to defeat I-2117, which represents a major threat to the health of all Washingtonians.
Why? Because one of the most important state-level clean air programs in the United States is at risk of repeal in our state. We cannot allow that to happen, for the sake of our patients and our families.
I’m damn proud to stand up for clean air, clean water, and full, healthy lifespans. I’m asking you to join me by chipping in $10 or more to help defeat I-2117.
As a pulmonologist, I know the severe harms that air pollution can inflict on our families – especially on children and older folks.
Air pollution has become the sixth leading cause of death worldwide. And one in ten kids in Washington suffer from asthma. That means we need to do everything in our power to stop pollution and save lives.
But I-2117 would mean more toxic air pollution in Washington.
That means more asthma, lung disease, and hospitalizations.
I refuse to let the hedge fund-owning millionaire behind I-2117 pollute our air and jeopardize our health. Join me in supporting the No on 2117 campaign to defeat this destructive initiative.
Together,
Dr. Vin Gupta