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 Constable 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.