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The effects of climate change can already be felt in communities around Native America and tribes are dealing with eroding coastlines or limits on subsistence hunting and fishing. What is the impact of climate change on our health? The World Health Organization estimates an additional 250,000 people will die between 2030 and 2050 as a result of climate change. Drawing a connection between climate change and health is not simple, but the U.S. Global Change Research Program is currently developing an assessment of the climate change and health. Do you feel that climate change is threatening the health of your family or your community? Would you like to see tribal, state or federal governments take action to address climate change and health?
Guests:
Ann Marie Chischilly (Diné) – executive director of the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Larry Campbell (Swinomish) – tribal historic preservation officer for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
Jamie Donatuto – environmental health analyst for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
Break Music: Suplex (feat. Northern Voice) (song) A Tribe Called Red (artist) Suplex – EP (album)
