

Climate leadership - knowledge is power
Oct 19, 2024
Lakshmi Krishnan, a physician and cultural historian of medicine, discusses the pressing link between climate change and healthcare. The conversation highlights how healthcare is a significant carbon emitter, urging immediate action for sustainability. Krishnan explores the genre of climate fiction ('cli-fi') as a tool for advocacy, sharing book recommendations to inspire action and hope. Additionally, the panel examines the effects of climate change on migration and tuberculosis, emphasizing the need for enhanced nutritional support to tackle this global health crisis.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Climate Change and Healthcare Leadership
01:44 • 8min
Climate Action in Healthcare
09:43 • 4min
The Power of Climate Fiction
13:28 • 18min
Literary Reflections on Climate and Society
31:54 • 2min
Climate Change, Migration, and TB
34:23 • 4min
Food Insecurity and Tuberculosis: A Critical Link
38:34 • 3min
Exploring Future Topics in Medicine and Science
42:04 • 3min