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Climate Week NYC 2021: Climate Change, Health & Equity

Climate Week NYC 2021: Climate Change, Health & Equity

FromClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change Podcast


Climate Week NYC 2021: Climate Change, Health & Equity

FromClimate Correction™ - A Climate Change Podcast

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Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Studies show that climate change has become a global public health threat with a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. This event, hosted by Johnson & Johnson, will bring together cross-disciplinary leaders, who are on the frontlines of climate, health and equity - from physicians who are working to better understand the connection between human health and environmental health, to advocates who are supporting communities that are feeling the effects of a changing climate, to policy influencers who are working to address air pollution and other climate impacts. The event will highlight some of the collaborative and innovative actions happening today, and share ideas on the immediate and longer-term climate and health interventions needed to help increase community resilience and reduce future impacts.  Speakers include: Irene Burga, Air Quality Advisor, City of LA Paulette Frank, CSO, Johnson & Johnson Dr Cheryl Holder, Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity & Community Initiatives, FIU/Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Sonali Sharma, Senior Director, Global Sustainability & Engagement, Johnson & Johnson Climate Week NYC
Released:
Oct 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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David S. Vogel is a world-renowned data scientist and predictive modeler. He has won the prestigious KDD Cup several times and the Heritage Health Prize in 2013. His wife, Thais Lopez Vogel, an attorney, manages VoLo Foundation. Together, they are raising six kids. David's research led them to become aware of the devastating economic impact of human reliance on uncapped fossil fuels and other greenhouse gases. They knew they had to do something - for their kids and future generations. VoLo Foundation exists to be the bridge between the science community and everyone else. The Foundation's work accelerates change and global impact by supporting science-based climate change solutions, enhancing education, and improving health. The Foundation hosts an annual series of events over the week of Earth Day. It is called Florida Climate Week. Climate Correction™ - the Keynote event of Florida Climate Week - brings top minds in climate solutions to one stage. Now, their cutting edge research and solutions-focused education are available for streaming all year long on VoLo's Climate Correction Podcast. Podcast Host Shannon Maganiezin is part of VoLo's robust and talented Communications team. She previously hosted GIVE - A Philanthropy Podcast. Learn More https://volofoundation.org/climate-correction-podcast/