Hope & Joy: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change with Debra Hendrickson, M.D.

As part of our Hope & Joy Series, Debra Hendrickson, M.D. shares about her work within the global network of medical professionals pushing for a faster, more effective response to climate change.

Through a series of vivid stories profiling children, parents, and medical professionals in her book “The Air They Breathe”, Deb shows how the microscopic structures and chemical reactions of the human body are interwoven with our surroundings—how lungs, sweat glands, heart, and brain have evolved. More importantly here, her book is a soul-stirring reminder of our moral responsibility to our children, and our profound connections to this unique and irreplaceable world. We will talk about how a global network of grassroots work among health professionals has been working to drive these messages – and how she keeps going despite the setbacks.