Renee Salas

The shoreline of a village on the Greek island of Evia is shown with massive plumes of dark smoke rising in the distance.

Discussion: Climate change and a deepening global health crisis

Climate Change

Climate change is driving extreme weather events across the globe and exacerbating health conditions and disparities. The World’s Environment Editor and Correspondent Carolyn Beeler moderated a discussion with Harvard T.H. Chan School’s Renee Salas, who explored the deepening crisis at the intersection of climate change and health.

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