Contact: Sasha Tenenbaum, stenenbaum@momscleanairforce.org, (917)887- 0146
WHAT: To kick off Black History Month—a fitting time to discuss the state of environmental justice and health—Georgia media is invited to join us for “Climate, Health Equity—And Inequity: What Must Be Done in Georgia and Beyond.” This online roundtable conversation convened by Moms Clean Air Force will bring together experts in a discussion of the intersection between climate and health equity. Panelists will connect the real-life impact of climate change to human health and discuss the leading solutions for improving families’ health, including how the audience can engage with lawmakers and health care experts to demand stronger protections from climate and air pollution.
WHO: The program will be moderated by Almeta Cooper of Moms Clean Air Force and features:
- Georgia State Representative Mandisha A. Thomas
- Dr. Yolanda Whyte, Environmental Health Consultant
- Dr. Preeti Jaggi, Decatur Cares About Climate!
- Mia Delamar, Georgia Conservation Voters
WHEN: The discussion will broadcast on Facebook Live Tuesday, February 1, 2022, from 12 to 1 PM ET and rebroadcast Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 3 to 4 PM ET.
WHERE: Both the broadcast and rebroadcast will air on Moms Clean Air Force’s National Facebook Page and will be co-streamed on the Georgia Sierra Club and Georgia Conservation Voters Facebook pages.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit the event pages on momscleanairforce.org: