Presentations
Dr. Armen Henderson and Moriah Washington discuss the effects extreme weather events and report on how NYC is working to strengthen communities by implementing solutions to emergency response.
Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd and Jeannie Economos discuss which populations are most at risk during extreme heat, what factors contribute to these impacts, and what can be done to mitigate and address these effects.
Drs. Shaneeta Johnson and Neelu Tummala discuss greenhouse gas emissions of public health systems, the impact these emissions have on public health, and equitable solutions that health professionals can take to address these impacts.
Former COP participants share unique insights and answer questions regarding their personal experiences, the value of attending COP, and the role that health professionals and climate justice advocates can fulfill with their involvement.
Dr. Tanya Khemet Taiwo provides a background on psychosocial stress and its association with racism, and Dr. Venise Curry discusses community psychiatry and inequities existing in various communities.
Dr. Maria Cecilia Pinto de Moura addresses the climate and health effects of transportation and how technologies aimed at decarbonizing transportation can be accessible to and benefit low-wealth communities and communities of color. Rahwa Ghirmatzion addresses health and safety risks resulting from substandard housing and what PUSH Buffalo is doing to address these issues, and climate justice more broadly, in low-wealth communities.
Jeannie Economos and Jordan Curry Carter address the climate and at health impacts migrant farmworkers face, agriculture and food policies, and equitable solutions.
Jordan Curry Carter provides a historical overview of the American food system and its connection to climate change, presenting some issues as well as equitable solutions to the current system.
Dr. Armen Henderson discusses the effects that disasters have on disadvantaged communities and his program to engage health professionals in responding, while Moriah Washington reports on culturally specific solutions.
Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd addresses the physical threats and vulnerabilities of urban communities to climate change, and Chris Walker discusses how to overcome the barriers to make the provision of renewable energy just and accessible to low-wealth communities.
Dr. Jodi Sherman discusses the environmental impacts of the health care system and its effects on public health.
Dr. Sacoby Wilson will provide background on some laws that have harmed Black, Indigenous, and other people of color and gives examples of equitable climate policies that can help reverse their effects.