Healthy Climate America

• Faith in Action: Building Hope and Freedom Through Clean Energy

  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 nations and churches building clean energy independence, and the power of hope and authenticity. Referenced in this episode:  Grey Snow Sovereign Solutions, LLC - https://greysnow.com/grey-snow-sovereign-solutions-llc/ “See No Stranger” by Valerie Kaur - https://valariekaur.com/books/see-no-stranger/  SunSource - http://www.sunsourceus.com  The Landing Spot - https://www.thelandingspot.org/  Support our work and become a member of the Consortium here: https://medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/donate-or-become-a-member/ Healthy Climate America is produced by Savannah Martincic. Our podcast consultant is Julie Hantman. Our podcast intern is Isaias Segui. Savannah Martincic is our manager of communication. Our music was composed by James Harp.  

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• Defending Science and Health: A Conversation With Gina McCarthy

  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 endangerment finding and other regulations are essential to our health and economic well-being and what gives her hope for the path forward. Referenced in this episode:  America Is All In: https://www.americaisallin.com/  Endangerment Finding Action Toolkit: https://medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/action-alerts/action-toolkits-defend-the-endangerment-finding/ Support our work and become a member of the Consortium here: https://medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/donate-or-become-a-member/ Healthy Climate America is produced by Savannah Martincic. Our podcast consultant is Julie Hantman. Our podcast intern is Isaias Segui. Savannah Martincic is our manager of communication. Our music was composed by James Harp.

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• Sustainabil-ID: Healing People and the Planet

  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 their journey into environmental stewardship, how health systems can be doing better, and what health professionals across all specialties can do to support this work. Referenced in this episode:  https://academic.oup.com/jpids/article/13/6/306/7675997   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39346657/  If you are interested in joining Sustainabil-ID, please email [email protected]. Support our work and become a member of the Consortium here. Healthy Climate America is produced by Savannah Martincic. Our podcast consultant is Julie Hantman. Our podcast intern is Isaias Segui. Savannah Martincic is our manager of communication. Our music was composed by James Harp.

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• Heart Over Head: Bridging the Partisan Divide on Climate

  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 together. Referenced in This Episode RepublicEN Support our work and become a member of the Consortium here.  Healthy Climate America is produced by Savannah Martincic. Our podcast consultant is Julie Hantman. Our podcast intern is Isaias Segui. Savannah Martincic is our manager of communication. Our music was composed by James Harp.

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• The Summer Series: Extreme Heat and Cool Surfaces

  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 Climate Resolve https://climateresolve.org/  Cool Surfaces in Pacoima https://climateresolve.org/cool-surfaces-in-pacoima/  Urban Heat Island Index for California https://calepa.ca.gov/climate/urban-heat-island-index-for-california/  Shine On Initiative https://climateresolve.org/shine-on-initiative/    Support our work and become a member of the Consortium by visiting http://bit.ly/member-mscch Healthy Climate America is produced by Lucy Walker. Our podcast interns are Isaias Segui and Mathilda Tataw. Savannah Martincic is our manager of communication. A sincere thank you to Adam Karl for his support in the editing process. Our music was composed by James Harp.

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