Section outline
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The fourth installment of our Nurses Drawdown series focuses on the intersection of health and energy policy. Global climate change has severely worsened many public health problems, and the root cause can often be traced to unsustainable energy practices. Our first panelist, Wanda Martin, details the extent of the problem in Saskatchewan, Canada. Her location poses a few unique challenges because the climate is unusually cold. Our second panelist, Maribel Castillon, discusses climate activism. She identifies several organizations that are allied with ANHE. Focus/emphasis on neighborhood drilling. Our third panelist, Jessica Fisher, focuses on the health impacts of oil, and "Line 3"--a proposed Minnesota pipeline--in particular. At the end of the seminar, our panelists answer questions from the audience.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the impacts of energy use on climate change.
- Discuss the benefits of transitioning to renewable energy with relevant examples/practices.
- Identify 2 ways in which nurses can take action to support clean energy and/or advocate for a transition to renewable energy in their practice.
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Nurses Drawdown Energy Evaluation Quiz
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- Work to Increase the efficiency of buildings,
- Participate in the transition to clean energy sources,
- Join an ANHE Forum or Committee,
- Sign up to receive information about ANHE events and opportunities,
- Donate to support nurses leading the way in protecting communities,
- See ANHE's library of information and resources on environmental health,
- Use your Nursing Voice to advocate for healthy communities by contacting us here
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