Hosted by Dr. Lisa Patel, a pediatrician and Executive Director of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health, 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.
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The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health
They Knew, They Lied: Breaking Down Suncor v. Boulder
As climate disasters increasingly play out across the country, who's responsible for footing the massive bills of recovery and preparing communities for future extreme events? That question is central to a lawsuit brought by the county and city of Boulder against Suncor Energy and ExxonMobil. The lawsuit, filed in 2018, seeks to hold the companies accountable for the cost of climate damages that have been fueled by their deception. Now, Suncor and ExxonMobil are asking the US Supreme Court to dismiss the case. To help us understand what's at stake, we're joined by Mike Meno, communications director at the Center for Climate Integrity. We'll talk about the issues being considered, what the court's decision could mean for other big oil liability cases, and what health professionals need to know as the case moves forward.
Mentioned in this episode:
Center for Climate Integrity: https://climateintegrity.org/ (https://climateintegrity.org/)
Join or support the Consortium here: https://medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/
Healthy Climate America is produced by Savannah Martincic. Our music was composed by James Harp.
24 Sept 2026
Body Weather: Navigating Chronic Illness in a Fevered World
In this episode, Lorraine Boissoneault, author of "Body Weather: Notes on Chronic Illness in the Anthropocene," joins us to talk about the connection between climate and chronic illness, how health professionals can better center these experiences, and why paying attention to our own bodies might help us understand our changing planet.
Mentioned in this episode:
"Body Weather: Notes on Chronic Illness in the Anthropocene": https://www.lboissoneault.com/body-weather
Join or support the Consortium here: https://medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/
Healthy Climate America is produced by Savannah Martincic. Our music was composed by James Harp.
27 Aug 2026
Extreme Weather Explained: The Cost of Insuring a Warming World
Across the country, extreme weather is putting enormous pressure on the insurance system. To help us understand what's driving the crisis and how we can respond, we're excited to welcome Yvette Martinez to the final episode of our Extreme Weather Explained series. Yvette works with Extreme Weather Survivors, serving as the campaign director and senior advisor for the Affordable Insurance Now Coalition. We'll talk about the growing insurance crisis, efforts to protect homeowners and hold polluters accountable, and how health professionals can show up for their communities.
Mentioned in this episode:
Learn More About Extreme Weather Survivors: Visit our website to learn more about our work, resources for survivors, and ways to get involved. www.extremeweathersurvivors.org/
Join the EWS Community: Connect with fellow extreme weather survivors, share where you are in your recovery journey, and find support from people who understand. https://ews.circle.so/
Follow EWS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/extremeweathersurvivors
Follow EWS on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/weathersurvivors.bsky.social
Follow EWS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/extremeweathersurvivors
Join or support the Consortium here: https://medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/
Healthy Climate America is produced by Savannah Martincic. Our music was composed by James Harp.
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