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.