How Air Pollution Took Ella's Life: A Wake-Up Call for Public Health and Climate Justice
About this episode
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!
Chapter Markers
- Introduction: Ella's Story and Climate Change
- Ella Roberta Kissi-Debrah: The Devastating Impact of Air Pollution
- The Legal Breakthrough: Air Pollution as a Cause of Death
- Air Pollution's Disproportionate Effect on Vulnerable Communities
- Solutions: Addressing Air Pollution Systematically
- Closing Thoughts: Advocacy and Action for Clean Air
Share this episode
Found this conversation useful?
A rating takes about a minute and is the single biggest thing that helps new listeners find the show.
Keep listening
Related episodes
Understanding Climate Change through the Lens of Health Equity: A Conversation with Dr. Shaneeta Johnson
with Dr. Shaneeta Johnson
Newsletter
Public health worth paying attention to.
One conversation. Key takeaways. Stories, research, and resources you can use.