Kristie L. Ebi

Climate scientists and authors Kristie L. Ebi and Jeremy J. Hess discuss the impacts of climate change on human health, including altered weather patterns, extreme weather events, infectious diseases, respiratory diseases, and food security. They emphasize the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and highlight the hidden indirect effects of climate change on health. The podcast also explores strategies to mitigate the health impacts, challenges and opportunities in addressing climate change in the healthcare sector, and the importance of adaptation and mitigation efforts for health equity.

Kristie Ebi, a public health researcher, discusses the alarming impact of climate change on our food's nutritional quality. She reveals that rising carbon dioxide levels can enhance plant growth but simultaneously deplete essential nutrients in staple crops like rice and wheat. This dual challenge poses significant risks to food security and public health, particularly for vulnerable populations. Ebi emphasizes the urgent need for action to ensure equitable access to safe, nutritious food, highlighting the intersection of climate action and health.