“I used to be the largest dairy consumer on the planet. I used to eat so much dairy and meat. The more that I looked into the dairy industry, the more that I saw that it was the singular, most inhumane industry on the planet, that we've all been lied to, including myself, for years. I always believed that the picture on the milk carton, the cow standing next to her calf in the green field with the red barn in the back was true. It’s certainly the complete opposite.” – Richard (Kudo) Couto Richard (Kudo) Couto is the founder of Animal Recovery Mission (ARM), an organization solely dedicated to investigating extreme animal cruelty cases. ARM has led high-risk undercover operations that have resulted in the shutdown of illegal slaughterhouses, animal fighting rings, and horse meat trafficking networks. Recently, they released a damning investigation into two industrial dairy farms outside of Phoenix, Arizona supplying milk to Coca-Cola’s Fairlife brand. What they uncovered was systemic animal abuse, environmental violations, and a devastating betrayal of consumer trust. While Fairlife markets its products as being sourced "humanely," ARM’s footage tells a very different story—one of suffering, abuse, and corporate complicity. Despite the evidence, this story has been largely ignored by mainstream media—likely due to Coca-Cola’s massive influence and advertising dollars.…
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Patel, a pediatrician and Executive Director of the Consortium, this podcast focuses on how health professionals, policy makers, advocates, communicators, and activists are working to tackle the different sides of the greatest health crisis facing us today—climate change. The movement for climate and health justice is a broad one, and there are so many ways to fight for a healthier future. On Healthy Climate America, we'll talk with infectious disease experts, mental health clinicians, labor advocates, and many others from all different sides of the climate movement. We’ll discuss what got them started, what keeps them motivated, their biggest challenges, and most importantly, how they stay hopeful. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate, or just starting in your climate journey, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other Thursday.
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Patel, a pediatrician and Executive Director of the Consortium, this podcast focuses on how health professionals, policy makers, advocates, communicators, and activists are working to tackle the different sides of the greatest health crisis facing us today—climate change. The movement for climate and health justice is a broad one, and there are so many ways to fight for a healthier future. On Healthy Climate America, we'll talk with infectious disease experts, mental health clinicians, labor advocates, and many others from all different sides of the climate movement. We’ll discuss what got them started, what keeps them motivated, their biggest challenges, and most importantly, how they stay hopeful. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate, or just starting in your climate journey, this podcast is for you. New episodes every other Thursday.
Join us for our first ever live episode, recorded at the Consortium's Annual Convention. We'll hear from four storytellers who shared what inspired their journey in climate and health. Listen to the stories of Zayna Salveter, Anusha Govind, Burcin Ikiz, and Trisha Dalapati, and learn more about the power of storytelling to shape climate action.…
Host Lisa Patel sits down with Dr. Neil Vora for a conversation on the intersection of climate change and infectious disease. They explore how rising global temperatures and environmental disruption are fueling the emergence and spread of infectious diseases—including the increasing threat of spillover viruses jumping from animals to humans. Learn how nature-based solutions can bridge the gap between climate and health, and why addressing biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation is essential for our health. Referenced this episode: The Lancet: Nature-based solutions are essential for climate and health action https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01599-X/abstract Annals of Internal Medicine: Beyond the Bedside: Pursuing a Nontraditional Career in Medicine https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/abs/10.7326/ANNALS-24-00765?af=R 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, and Riya Ghotra is our communication intern. A sincere thank you to Adam Karl for his support in the editing process. Our music was composed by James Harp.…
In August 2023, a group of brave young Montanans took a stand for their right to a healthy environment—and they won. Join Lisa as she speaks with Drs. Lori and Rob Byron, who contributed their medical expertise to this landmark case. Together, they delve into the impacts of climate change on Montana, explore how these inspiring youth used their voices in the courtroom, and share how doctors can apply their unique knowledge to advocate for climate action. Referenced this episode: Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate: https://www.montanahphc.org/ Our Children’s Trust: https://www.ourchildrenstrust.org/ 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, and Riya Gohtra is our communication intern. Adam Carl supported the editing process. Original music by James Harp.…
In the past eight weeks, we’ve seen cuts to the federal workforce, a rolling back of environmental protections, and a host of other threats to our democratic institutions. Host Lisa Patel sits down with Daniel Hunter, founder of Choose Democracy, to talk about what a path forward looks like. How do we resist effectively to better protect our communities? What are our next steps? And how do we move from overwhelm to action? Referenced this episode: You can find more resources on Choose Democracy’s website: https://choosedemocracy.us/what-can-i-do/ Healthy Climate America is produced by Lucy Walker. Our podcast interns are Isaias Segui and Mathilda Tataw. Savannah Martincic is our manager of communication, and Riya Gohtra is our communication intern. Adam Carl supported the editing process. Original music by James Harp…
Climate change isn’t just an environmental crisis—it’s a national security threat. Today, we’re diving into how climate change affects global stability and military preparedness. From extreme weather events to rising infectious diseases, the military has long recognized climate change as a “threat multiplier” with profound geopolitical consequences. Join us as we talk with Sherri Goodman, Senior Fellow at the Wilson Center and Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate & Security. In her new book, Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security, she explores how military leaders are adapting to a rapidly changing world and why protecting planetary health is essential to protecting national security. Referenced this episode You can read more about Sherri Goodman’s book here: https://islandpress.org/books/threat-multiplier#desc Healthy Climate America is produced by Lucy Walker. Our podcast interns are Isaias Segui and Mathilda Tataw. Savannah Martincic is our manager of communication, and Riya Gohtra is our communication intern. Adam Carl supported the editing process. Original music by James Harp.…
Host Lisa Patel talks with John Walke, senior advocate at the NRDC, about the Supreme Court's elimination of Chevron deference—a move that shifts interpretation of regulations from agency experts to judges. At a time when the Trump administration is making broad, deregulatory moves, understanding the loss of Chevron Deference is all the more crucial. Walke delves into the history, politics, and potential fallout, including the implications for environmental and public health protections, and shares how health professionals can speak up. Referenced this episode From NRDC: The Supreme Court Ends Chevron Deference—What Now? https://www.nrdc.org/stories/what-happens-if-supreme-court-ends-chevron-deference From SCOTUS Blog: City of Arlington vs FCC https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/city-of-arlington-v-fcc/ From Evergreen Action: How the Climate Movement Can Use the End of Chevron to Close Pollution Loopholes https://collaborative.evergreenaction.com/memos/how-the-climate-movement-can-use-end-of-chevron-to-close-pollution-loopholes-13 You can 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, and Riya Gohtra is our communication intern. Adam Carl supported the editing process. Original music by James Harp.…
How do you inspire a major medical society to take on climate action? Dr. Jerry Abraham has some powerful insights. Join him and host Lisa Patel as they explore his path into climate advocacy, his dedication to climate justice and racial equity, and the strategic moves he's using to elevate climate change within his medical society. Referenced this episode: AMA’s declaration of climate change as a public health crisis: https://www.ama-assn.org/press-center/press-releases/ama-adopts-new-policy-declaring-climate-change-public-health-crisis Climate and Health Organizing Fellowship: https://www.healthequity.challiance.org/climate-health-2023-24 The American Academy of Pediatrics: Climate Change and Children’s Health: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/153/3/e2023065505/196648/Climate-Change-and-Children-s-Health-Building-a?autologincheck=redirected 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, and Riya Gohtra is our communication intern. Adam Carl supported the editing process. Original music by James Harp.…
At just 12 years old, Dr. Laalitha Surapaneni's life was forever changed by a devastating explosion at a liquefied natural gas plant in her hometown. Now, as a leading advocate against LNG production, transportation, and infrastructure, Laalitha works to protect communities like hers from the dangers of fossil fuels. Join her and host Lisa Patel as they tackle the inequitable health impacts of LNG, dispel industry myths, and share effective advocacy strategies for health professionals. You can submit your comment on the health harms of LNG to DOE here: https://www.votervoice.net/HP4C/Campaigns/119909/Respond Read the Consortium's blog post about the tour of Port Arthur Texas, hosted by the Port Arthur Community Action Network: https://medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/latest-news/in-the-belly-of-the-beast-health-justice-and-resilience-in-port-arthur/ Referenced this episode: Biden Administration Pause on LNG: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/01/26/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-temporary-pause-on-pending-approvals-of-liquefied-natural-gas-exports/ Sierra Club US LNG Export Tracker: https://www.sierraclub.org/dirty-fuels/us-lng-export-tracker Colorado Study on Health Risks of Proximity to LNG: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.7b05983 Greenpeace and Sierra Club Report, Permit to Kill: https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/reports/permit-to-kill/ Energy Innovation Project 2025 Report: https://energyinnovation.org/publication/the-second-half-of-the-decisive-decade-potential-u-s-pathways-on-climate-jobs-and-health/ UCSF Fossil Fuel Industry Documents Library: https://www.industrydocuments.ucsf.edu/fossilfuel/ Fossil Free for Health: https://www.fossilfree4health.org/ 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, and Riya Gohtra is our communication intern. Adam Carl supported the editing process. Original music by James Harp.…
In this episode of Healthy Climate America, host Lisa Patel discusses the hidden health hazard of indoor air pollution with guest Brady Seals, lead author of a groundbreaking study linking gas stoves to increased pediatric asthma cases. Together, they break down the surprising role of gas stoves in indoor pollution, the political and social waves sparked by the study, and the practical steps we can all take to protect our health at home. Seals shares her unique journey from global work on clean cook stoves to advocating for electric and induction alternatives, highlighting the need for robust policies and infrastructure that prioritize public health—especially for vulnerable and low-income communities. Tune in to explore the complex landscape of indoor air regulation and the powerful changes within reach. Referenced this episode: You can read RMI’s research on gas stoves here: https://rmi.org/insight/gas-stoves-pollution-health/ 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, and Riya Gohtra is our communication intern. Adam Carl supported the editing process. Original music by James Harp.…
In this episode of Healthy Climate America, host Lisa Patel speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Pinsky, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and pediatrician at Massachusetts General Hospital. They discuss the significant mental health toll climate change is having on children, including increased anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and depression. Dr. Pinsky shares her personal journey into climate work, strategies for managing climate distress in clinical practice, and ways to build resilience for sustained climate advocacy. The conversation also emphasizes collective action, community support, and broader climate activism as essential elements for both personal and professional well-being. Referenced this episode You can read Lisa and Elizabeth’s piece on school reopening below: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-20/the-school-reopening-debate-was-a-test-we-failed North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate Change: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/business/energy-environment/duke-energy-climate-change-lawsuit.html Impact of Climate Change on Vaccine Responses and Inequity: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-024-02192-y Climate Change, Floods, and Human Health: https://www.nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJMsr2402457 You can 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, and Riya Gohtra is our communication intern. Adam Carl supported the editing process. Original music by James Harp…
In the years ahead, we can expect that climate and clean energy work on a federal level will be severely curtailed, if not entirely eliminated. On a state level, climate change also faces political headwinds in states like Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to erase mention of climate change from state law. Join us as host Lisa Patel and Dr. Cheryl Holder, executive director of Florida Clinicians for Climate Action, discuss the challenges health professionals and climate advocates can face at the local level, the links between climate change and health inequities, and how health professionals can use social media for effective advocacy. Dr. Holder shares what inspired her climate work, her advocacy outside the clinic walls, and what motivates her to keep up the local fight. Referenced this episode: National Medical Association: https://members.nmanet.org/ Dr. Holder’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcherylholder/ Dr. Holder’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drcherylholder Dr.Holder’s Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/cheryl_holder_the_link_between_climate_change_health_and_poverty?subtitle=en You can 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, and Riya Gohtra is our communication intern. Adam Carl supported the editing process. Original music by James Harp…
Interested in taking action on the OSHA standard? See the links below. Join us as we dive into OSHA's groundbreaking proposal to safeguard indoor and outdoor workers from the rising dangers of extreme heat. Guest expert Juanita Constible from the Natural Resources Defense Council unpacks the history behind this rule, breaks down the key elements of the new protections, and shares powerful advocacy strategies to push it forward. Discover why this rule is essential, how state-level actions are shaping worker protections, and the pivotal role health professionals can play in driving change for safer, healthier workplaces. Resources: You can access the Consortium’s heat toolkit, organizational sign on letter, and action alert at this link: https://medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/advocacy-resources/osha-heat-action-toolkit/ You can read the OSHA proposal here: https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/rulemaking 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, and Riya Gohtra is our communication intern. Adam Carl supported the editing process. Original music by James Harp.…
In our inaugural episode, Dr. Ed Maibach, Director of the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication, shares his journey in climate and health advocacy, his epiphany moment on climate change as the world's biggest public health challenge, and his efforts in founding the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health. He and host Dr. Lisa Patel discuss the importance of effective communication, trusted messengers, and actionable guidance to enhance public and political engagement on climate change. Join us as Dr. Maibach provides valuable insights, optimism, and a call to action for health professionals to join the climate advocacy movement. Referenced this episode: 2017 IPCC Report: https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/ Center for Climate Change Communication: https://www.climatechangecommunication.org/ Climate Matters Program: https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters You can 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, and Riya Gohtra is our communication intern. Adam Carl supported the editing process. Original music by James Harp.…
Hosted by Dr. Lisa Patel, a pediatrician and Executive Director of the Consortium, this podcast focuses on how health professionals, policy makers, advocates, communicators, and activists are working to tackle the different sides of the greatest health crisis facing us today—climate change. The movement for climate and health justice is a broad one, and there are so many ways to fight for a healthier future. On Healthy Climate America, we'll talk with infectious disease experts, mental health clinicians, labor advocates, and many others from all different sides of the climate movement. We’ll discuss what got them started, what keeps them motivated, their biggest challenges, and most importantly, how they stay hopeful. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate, or just starting in your climate journey, this podcast is for you. New episodes released every other Thursday.…
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