“Mother Nature is telling us she’s a little ticked off at us,” says former Governor and EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman in the inaugural episode of the Dwelling.Health Podcast, as she describes constant evidence of climate change on her New Jersey farm and nationally. In this probing interview with host Dr. Shiv Gaglani, Whitman warns that recent rollbacks of federal environmental protections and weakened enforcement will only worsen extreme weather and environmental health impacts, which she says requires a response from all of us as individuals. “We’re the ones that can make the difference, but we have to be heard,” she adds, urging listeners to speak up, ask hard questions of elected officials, and hold agencies and utilities accountable. Individual, common sense action is also required to protect yourself and loved ones -- such as knowing what might be posing health threats to your home and community, and taking steps to reduce harm -- but Whitman stresses that personal vigilance should be seen as a complement to, not a substitute for, public policy. And stay tuned to learn how Whitman is helping to create a new approach to politics through her work with the Forward Party, a cross-partisan effort backing candidates who respect the rule of law, prioritize problem-solving over party and endorse the core principles of decency, diversity, and democracy. This is a great opportunity to hear from a leading voice who continues to shape the national conversation on sound environmental policy. 

Mentioned in this episode:

Whitman Strategy Group
Forward Party
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