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The Climate Crisis Is A Public Health Crisis

The Climate Crisis Is A Public Health Crisis

FromShort Wave


The Climate Crisis Is A Public Health Crisis

FromShort Wave

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jun 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A recent study published in Nature found that 37 percent of heat-related deaths are due to climate change. Dr. Renee Salas is seeing this in the emergency room of Massachusetts General Hospital. She's treating more and more patients for heat-related illnesses like heat stroke and intensified allergies. Today, she gives us a view into her work at the intersection of human health and climate change; plus, she envisions a new health care system that takes climate change into account.To read more on this, see our episode page for links.Reach the show by emailing shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Jun 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.