CCL-Las Vegas Leader Leovy Speaks To Health Concerns in Southern Nevada
CCL-Las Vegas Group Leader, Dr. Joanne Leovy, has been invited to speak at one of these two events in early May, each addressing the health effects of climate change. Is this Grasstops? Or Grassroots? CCLers and their friends welcome!
Climate Change Challenges in Southern Nevada
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Presented by the UNLV School of Public Health, this webinar will feature a discussion on climate change-related environmental health challenges, particularly air quality and urban heat, in Southern Nevada. Panelists will highlight the American Lung Association’s State of the Air Report and Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada’s Extreme Heat Vulnerability Report, and introduce resources for addressing these challenges.
Featured panelists include:
– Melissa Ramos, American Lung Association
– Dr. Joanne Leovy, The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health
– Paul Gully, RTC of Southern Nevada
– Dr. Antony Chen, UNLV School of Public Health
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May 6, 2022 12:00 PM Pacific
Las Vegas Community Presentation:
CLEAR THE AIR: How You Can Help Reduce Ozone and Wildfire Smoke Impacts
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This free community event will feature speakers from the American Lung Association in Nevada, Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability, and the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Living With Fire Program. Three 15 minute presentations will be followed by a Q&A session for the audience. Appetizers will be provided.
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May 3, 2022, 6:00 PM Pacific
