Today, some free advice for readers:
Eat more vegetables, and less meat.
Instead of driving, ride a bike or walk.
Use wind, solar or nuclear power instead of coal-fired electricity.
Why, you may ask?
To slow down global warming? Or to live a healthier life?
Actually, both.
And therein lies an opportunity.
Environmental advocates, politicians and companies could all gain by better understanding the connection between climate change, public health and personal health.
After all, we’ve heard lots of arguments from enviros and politicians who want Congress to enact climate change legislation. Some talk about saving the planet. Others tout the benefit of “green jobs.” Others talk national security, or energy independence. None seem to be working very well. (The Times today all but wrote an obit for a climate bill this year.)
One argument we haven’t heard nearly as much is that acting to curb the climate crisis will be good for our health. This could be a relevant, personal and powerful message. [click to continue…]
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