Our Bodies, Our Planet: Public Health and the Climate Crisis

Wed, Feb 12 2020
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Central Library, Info Commons Lab

Climate Wednesdays climate and the environment lectures and discussions

What is the impact of the climate crisis on our bodies? Fossil fuels already affect the health of New Yorkers, with some communities suffering far greater harm than others. As we fight warming temperatures, pollution and natural disasters, can we use this moment to create a healthier city for all? 

Speakers:

Dora Acevedo, RN, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitionar working in asthma, allergy and pulmonology

Lilia Marquez, RN, New York State Nurses Association Board of Directors

Moderator: Denise Patel, MPH, program director at GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives)

 

Climate Wednesdays Spring Series:

2/12/20 Our Bodies, Our Planet: Public Health and the Climate Crisis

3/18/20 We Will Be Moving Shortly: Away from Fossil-Fueled Transportation

4/15/20 Green Collar Jobs: Making a Living, Forging a Better World

5/20/20 Natural Allies: Working with Nature to Fight Climate Change

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