CONTACT: Sasha Tenenbaum
Senior Manager, Media and Public Engagement
stenenbaum@momscleanairforce.org
(917) 887-0146
WHAT: Media are invited to join Moms Clean Air Force and EcoMadres for a panel on “Protecting Latino Families From Extreme Heat / Protegiendo A Las Familias Del Calor Extremo” as part of our national series of panels focused on Clean Air, Climate, Health Equity–And Inequity. Climate change and extreme heat are significant threats to the health of Latino communities, especially for pregnant people and children. During this online conversation, panelists will discuss the human connection between clean air, climate change, health, and health equity. The discussion will be in English with Spanish subtitles.
WHO: The program will be moderated by Moms Clean Air Force’s National Manager for Health Equity, Almeta Cooper, and features:
- Juan Declet-Barreto, PhD, Senior Social Scientist for Climate Vulnerability, Union of Concerned Scientists
- Teresa Muñoz, MD, Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Physician Member of Climate Health Now
- Karin Stein, Iowa Field Coordinator, Moms Clean Air Force
View their bios here.
WHEN: The discussion will air on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at 12 PM ET. It will be available for on-demand viewing after the initial broadcast.
WHERE: The discussion will air on Moms Clean Air Force’s Facebook page, YouTube, and Twitter page, and on EcoMadres’ Facebook page and Twitter page. It will then be available on-demand on each of these platforms.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit the event page on our website.