Changing Planet #132

September 30, 2011

This episode was recorded when Science for the People was called Skeptically Speaking.

This week, we’re looking at the medical effects of global climate change. We’re joined by Dan Ferber, to talk about his book Changing Planet, Changing Health: How The Climate Crisis Threatens our Health, and What We Can Do About It. And Josh Rosenau, of the National Center for Science Education, joins us to compare the denial tactics of advocates against climate change and evolution.

Guests:

  • Dan Ferber
  • Josh Rosenau
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Changing Planet, Changing Health: How the Climate Crisis Threatens Our Health and What We Can Do about It

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