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How Air Pollution Took Ella's Life: A Wake-Up Call for Public Health and Climate Justice
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How Air Pollution Took Ella's Life: A Wake-Up Call for Public Health and Climate Justice

The Healthy Project Podcast · Healthy Project Media

October 1, 202411m 55s

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Show Notes

In this powerful episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, Corey Dion Lewis revisits a heartbreaking yet vital story that shines a light on the devastating impact of air pollution on public health. Inspired by his 2022 interview with Marisol Iglesias-Gonzalez on the health impacts of climate change, Corey shares the story of Ella Roberta Kissi-Debrah, a young girl from London whose life was tragically cut short by asthma, exacerbated by extreme air pollution. This episode explores how air pollution disproportionately affects marginalized communities, the importance of systemic change, and actionable steps we can take to prevent similar tragedies.

Learn how we can fight for clean air, health equity, and climate justice. Don't miss this call to action!

Chapters: 
00:00 - Introduction: Ella's Story and Climate Change
01:18 - Ella Roberta Kissi-Debrah: The Devastating Impact of Air Pollution
03:14 - The Legal Breakthrough: Air Pollution as a Cause of Death
05:20 - Air Pollution's Disproportionate Effect on Vulnerable Communities
06:10 - Solutions: Addressing Air Pollution Systematically
08:18 - Closing Thoughts: Advocacy and Action for Clean Air

Check out the 2022 episode with Marisol Iglesias-Gonzalez on the health impacts of climate change

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