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

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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.