Extreme heat and health

Extreme heat is among the deadliest weather threats in the U.S. Rising temperatures take lives, strain health systems, and drive increasing costs. In this discussion, speakers will explore who is most at risk and unpack the economic stakes. They also will examine a range of possible solutions, from providing affordable access to air conditioners, to increasing green spaces, to helping neighbors look out for each other. The experts will share research, frontline experience, and practical guidance so viewers come away with clear steps to help themselves and their communities stay cooler and safer when temperatures soar.

Speakers

• Amruta Nori-Sarma, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health and Population Science, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
• Caleb Dresser, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School
• Lisa Robinson, Senior Research Scientist, Center for Health Decision Science, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Moderator

• Sabrina Shankman, Reporter, The Boston Globe

Presented jointly by the The Harvard Chan Studio: Conversations for a healthier world and the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment (C-CHANGE)