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Healthy Climate America

the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health

Hosted by Dr. Lisa Patel, a pediatrician and Executive Director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health, this podcast focuses on how health professionals, policy makers, advocates, communicators, and activists are working to tackle the different sides of the greatest health crisis facing us today—climate change. The movement for climate and health justice is a broad one, and there are so many ways to fight for a healthier future. On Healthy Climate America, we"ll talk with

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19:28

The Organizer's Handbook Ep. 2: Solidarity in Action

Healthy Climate America ·

2025/10/30

The climate crisis is calling on health professionals to organize in new ways. Around the world, they're turning that concern into collective action. In the second episode of our fall organizing series, guest host Pedja Stojicic sits down with Shweta Narayan, a trained social worker with over two decades of environmental justice campaigning and advocacy experience. She discusses the scope of the problem, what true solidarity looks like in organizing, and how trust and humility can help health

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24:52

The Organizer’s Handbook Ep. 1: From Healing to...

Healthy Climate America ·

2025/10/16

As the effects of the climate crisis worsen, more and more health professionals are recognizing that healing their communities also means organizing for change. In the first episode of our new three-part miniseries, host Lisa Patel sits down with Drs. Gaurab Basu and Pedja Stojicic. They are showing what’s possible in climate and health organizing, while helping others grow through training and mentorship. Gaurab and Pedja discuss their journeys into this work, the power of building connections,

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21:28

Faith in Action: Building Hope and Freedom Through...

Healthy Climate America ·

2025/10/02

Even in the face of exhausting headlines and deep division, communities are finding ways to care for one another, take bold local action, and imagine new possibilities. From installing solar panels at churches to advancing tribal energy sovereignty, these efforts show that freedom and hope can still be created. Our guest today is Reverend Casey Martinez-Tinnin, a queer pastor and justice advocate. He joins host Dr. Lisa Patel to talk about his journey into climate advocacy, his work with tribal

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22:04

Defending Science and Health: A Conversation With...

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2025/09/18

For the last 15 years, the endangerment finding has been a cornerstone of U.S. climate policy. Now, it and many other crucial protections are under attack. The proposed rollback would undermine mountains of scientific evidence and harm our health. Our guest today is the incomparable Gina McCarthy, who was serving as Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation when the endangerment finding was issued. We’re thrilled to have her with us today to tell us more about why the

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21:22

Sustainabil-ID: Healing People and the Planet

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2025/09/04

Sustainability in healthcare is no longer a distant goal—it’s happening now. Across hospitals, health professionals are rethinking long-standing practices to cut waste and make care safer, smarter, and more resilient. On this week’s episode, host Lisa Patel sits down with Drs. Preeti Jaggi and Shreya Doshi. Together, they have established “Sustainabil-ID,” a collaborative dedicated to advancing sustainable practices within healthcare, with a particular focus on infectious diseases. They discuss

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22:14

Heart Over Head: Bridging the Partisan Divide on Climate

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2025/08/21

Climate change has become one of the most polarizing issues in American politics. For decades, the conversation has often fallen along party lines, fueled by mistrust, disinformation, and entrenched beliefs. On this week’s episode, host Lisa Patel sits down with Bob Inglis, a former U.S. Representative and current executive director of republicEN. They discuss his journey from skeptic to advocate, the importance of finding common ground, and how we create space for real dialogue to move us forward

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25:13

The Summer Series: Extreme Heat and Cool Surfaces

Healthy Climate America ·

2025/08/07

Extreme heat is a growing threat, and communities need practical solutions. In this episode, guest host Dr. Marc Futernick sits down with Jonathan Parfrey, executive director of Climate Resolve, to talk about a needed but often overlooked solution: cool surfaces. They discuss how cool surfaces can reduce urban heat, improve health outcomes, and deliver real economic and climate benefits. Plus, they explore how health professionals can advocate for these efforts locally. Referenced in This Episode

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23:53

The Summer Series: Extreme Heat and Pregnancy

Healthy Climate America ·

2025/07/24

Extreme heat is becoming a major threat to pregnant people and their babies. In this episode, guest host Dr. Bruce Bekkar sits down with Dr. Santosh Pandipati, Co-Founder and Chief Health Officer at Lōvu and Founder and President of Silicon Valley Maternal-Fetal Medicine. They discuss the health impacts, the inequities that worsen them, and how health professionals can help through patient care and advocacy. Referenced in this episode: Climate Change Nearly Doubled Pregnancy Heat Risk Days in U.S.

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21:05

The Summer Series: Extreme Heat and Housing

Healthy Climate America ·

2025/07/10

Guest host Dr. Neda Frayha sits down with Delaney Nolan, a freelance journalist based in New Orleans, to talk about the critical intersection of extreme heat and housing. They discuss the risks, what solutions are needed, and how health professionals can better support populations who may not have access to the resources they need to stay safe. ‘The heat will eat you up’: homeless in New Orleans on the hottest days in its history - Delaney Nolan, The Guardian

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24:37

The Summer Series: Extreme Heat and Medication...

Healthy Climate America ·

2025/06/26

From antidepressants to beta-blockers, common medications can make heat more dangerous. Guest host Dr. Neha Pathak sits down with Dr. Hayley Blackburn to talk about how heat intereacts with common medications, and how providers can better prepare their patients for high temperatures. Washington Post: Heat's Hidden Risk https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/interactive/2023/schizophrenia-extreme-heat-health-risk/ Support our work and become a member of the Consortium by visiting

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23:04

The Summer Series: Extreme Heat and Workers’ Health

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2025/06/12

Across the country, we’re seeing the growing impacts of extreme heat, and workers are among those on the frontlines. As temperatures rise, so do the dangers of heat-related illness, injury, and death on the job. Yet protections often lag behind, leaving millions of indoor and outdoor workers at risk. Guest host Cheryl Holder sits down with Charlotte Brody, a registered nurse and the Vice President of Health Initiatives for the BlueGreen Alliance, and David Michaels, former Assistant Secretary of

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18:36

The Summer Series: An Intro to Extreme Heat

Healthy Climate America ·

2025/06/05

On the first episode of our Summer Series, Lisa Patel sits down with Marc Futernic, an emergency medicine physician in California (and future Summer Series host!). Listen along as they lay the groundwork on the health harms of extreme heat and what health professionals and patients might need to know as temperatures rise. Referenced this episode: Heat and Learning: Evidence from 21 million PSAT Scores: https://ph.ucla.edu/news-events/news/hot-classrooms-us-negatively-impact-learning

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24:01

The Unseen Side of Wildland Firefighting

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2025/05/29

From Los Angeles to Lahaina, wildfires are increasing in frequency and severity. The destruction is evident: destroyed homes, devastated communities, lives lost. But the health harms firefighters face often go unseen. As firefighters work day in and day out on the frontlines, they expose themselves to chronic health risks that rarely make headlines. At the same time, cuts to fire prevention funding threaten their ability to respond safely and effectively. Host Lisa Patel sits down with Lazo

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23:30

Teaching the Choir to Sing: How Health Professionals...

Healthy Climate America ·

2025/05/15

Misinformation spreads fast, and we've all witnessed the consequences. Vaccine misinformation, climate denialism, and a host of medical conspiracy theories aren’t just fringe ideas anymore; they’re all over our social media platforms and in the halls of government. When information moves as quickly as it does in this digital age, how can health professionals use their trusted voice to share the truth? Lisa sits down with John Cook, a senior research fellow at the Melbourne Center for Behavior

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26:50

Live Episode: Stories of Self

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2025/05/01

Join us for our first ever live episode, recorded at the Consortium's Annual Convention. We'll hear from four storytellers who shared what inspired their journey in climate and health. Listen to the stories of Zayna Salveter, Anusha Govind, Burcin Ikiz, and Trisha Dalapati, and learn more about the power of storytelling to shape climate action.

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23:36

Nature, Disease, and a Changing Planet

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2025/04/17

Host Lisa Patel sits down with Dr. Neil Vora for a conversation on the intersection of climate change and infectious disease. They explore how rising global temperatures and environmental disruption are fueling the emergence and spread of infectious diseases—including the increasing threat of spillover viruses jumping from animals to humans. Learn how nature-based solutions can bridge the gap between climate and health, and why addressing biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation is essential for

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18:15

Health Voices in the Courtroom: Supporting Youth in...

Healthy Climate America ·

2025/04/03

In August 2023, a group of brave young Montanans took a stand for their right to a healthy environment—and they won. Join Lisa as she speaks with Drs. Lori and Rob Byron, who contributed their medical expertise to this landmark case. Together, they delve into the impacts of climate change on Montana, explore how these inspiring youth used their voices in the courtroom, and share how doctors can apply their unique knowledge to advocate for climate action. Referenced this episode: Montana Health

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28:32

How We Organize to Win for Climate and Health

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2025/03/20

In the past eight weeks, we’ve seen cuts to the federal workforce, a rolling back of environmental protections, and a host of other threats to our democratic institutions. Host Lisa Patel sits down with Daniel Hunter, founder of Choose Democracy, to talk about what a path forward looks like. How do we resist effectively to better protect our communities? What are our next steps? And how do we move from overwhelm to action? Referenced this episode: You can find more resources on Choose Democracy’s

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20:01

Threat Multiplier: Climate Change and National Security

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2025/02/27

Climate change isn’t just an environmental crisis—it’s a national security threat. Today, we’re diving into how climate change affects global stability and military preparedness. From extreme weather events to rising infectious diseases, the military has long recognized climate change as a “threat multiplier” with profound geopolitical consequences. Join us as we talk with Sherri Goodman, Senior Fellow at the Wilson Center and Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate &

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22:33

The End of Chevron: What It Means for Health and the...

Healthy Climate America ·

2025/02/13

Host Lisa Patel talks with John Walke, senior advocate at the NRDC, about the Supreme Court's elimination of Chevron deference—a move that shifts interpretation of regulations from agency experts to judges. At a time when the Trump administration is making broad, deregulatory moves, understanding the loss of Chevron Deference is all the more crucial. Walke delves into the history, politics, and potential fallout, including the implications for environmental and public health protections, and

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