In America, COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting people of color with higher morbidity and mortality rates, but this is not the only pandemic impacting these populations. The nation’s most polluted and high poverty areas are often highly racially segregated, contributing to another pandemic: the differential impacts of climate change. Dr. Sacoby Wilson, University of Maryland Associate Professor of Applied Environmental Health, will highlight some of the challenges presented during this syndemic, explore how climate change will worsen the health outcomes for frontline and fenceline communities, and discuss how community engagement can improve the lives of people of color and other differentially impacted groups. 

This session is part of the Fall Speaker Series, which explores the connection between science and culture, looking at how communities are adapting to build climate resilience. This series will take place virtually via Zoom.

MEMBER PRICING: Please "Sign In" to your account on the top right hand side of the web page to receive your member discount. If you do not currently have an account, please "Create an Account" on the top right hand side of the web page, using the contact information on your membership record. Once you have signed in to your account, a 20% member discount will be applied automatically at checkout.