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Intersections of Climate Change and Health - Lessons from COVID-19

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Join a virtual exchange featuring a conversation between Gina McCarthy, President and CEO of the Natural Resources Defense Council and former EPA Administrator, and Elliot Gerson, Executive Vice President of the Aspen Institute. Explore the intersections of climate change and health, with a focus on the COVID-19 global pandemic. Delve into topics such as lessons learned, systemic racism, effective thinking, trust in science, clean energy, and leadership. Gain insights on tribal nations, medicine and fossil fuels, agriculture and climate, and future steps in addressing climate change. Participate in the audience Q&A session to further engage with these critical issues.

Syllabus

Introduction
Welcome
Lessons to be learned
Addressing systemic racism
Is thinking effective
CDC vs EPA
Air quotes
Trust in science
The next pandemic
Leadership matters
Clean energy
Audience questions
Tribal nations
Medicine and fossil fuels
Agriculture and climate
Next steps on climate

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The Aspen Institute

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