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, and how we can find hope in collective action.

Referenced in this episode:

People Power Health: https://www.peoplepowerhealth.org/

What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures: https://www.getitright.earth/

Climate Health Organizing Fellows Program: https://www.healthequity.challiance.org/climate-health-2023-24

Global Community Organizing and Advocacy for Climate and Health (Global COACH) Scholars: https://fxb.harvard.edu/global-coach/

Marshall Ganz’s Community Organizing Framework: https://commonslibrary.org/organizing-people-power-change/

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. Our music was composed by James Harp.

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 Reverand 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.

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.

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.