<a href="https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/lisa-patel">Lisa Patel</a> is a pediatrician and an expert in environmental health who says that pollution is taking an increasing toll on children’s health. Pollution from wildfires, fossil fuels, and plastics can cause asthma, pneumonia, and even dementia in children. But, she says, all hope is not lost. Solutions range from DIY air filters to choosing induction stoves over gas, cutting down on meat consumption and plastics use, and pursuing clean energy, among other strategies. If we all take local action, we can solve this problem globally, Patel tells host <a href="https://profiles.stanford.edu/russ-altman">Russ Altman</a> on this episode of Stanford Engineering’s The Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to <a href="mailto:thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu">thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu</a>.Episode Reference Links:<ul><li>Stanford Profile: <a href="https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/lisa-patel">Lisa Patel</a></li></ul>Connect With Us:<ul><li>Episode Transcripts >>> <a href="https://engineering.stanford.edu/magazine/collection/future-everything-podcast">The Future of Everything Website</a></li><li>Connect with Russ >>> <a href="https://www.threads.net/@russbaltman">Threads</a> / <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/rbaltman.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> / <a href="https://mastodon.social/@rbaltman">Mastodon</a></li><li>Connect with School of Engineering >>> <a href="https://twitter.com/stanfordENG">Twitter/X</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stanfordeng/">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/stanford-university-school-of-engineering/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true">LinkedIn</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stanford.engineering/">Facebook</a></li></ul>Chapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest Lisa Patel, a professor of pediatrics at Stanford University.(00:03:39) Climate Advocacy JourneyThe personal events that drove Lisa’s focus to environmental health.(00:04:53) Fossil Fuels and Clean Air ActHow fossil fuels and weakened regulations harm public health.(00:07:20 Long-Term Health ImpactsLinks between pollution to asthma, cancer, and early Alzheimer’s.(00:10:12) Air Quality Guidance for FamiliesAdvising parents on air quality monitoring and precautions.(00:13:04) Indoor Cooking and Gas PollutionHow pollution from gas stoves impacts indoor air quality.(00:14:37) Lead in Water and Health RisksCurrent issues with lead exposure in water for children.(00:16:24) Microplastics and Early Health DamageEvidence showing widespread microplastics are harmful to health.(00:19:12) Clean Energy Progress and SetbacksBenefits of renewable energy and dangers of policy rollback.(00:21:22) Active Transport and Better AirThe environmental impact of increasing public transit.(00:22:44) Benefits of Electric VehiclesHow electric vehicles are linked to cleaner air and healthier kids.(00:23:51) Plant-Forward Diets for HealthWhether plant-forward diets aid personal and planetary health.(00:25:33) Kids Leading Dietary ChangesChildren’s reactions and adaptations to plant-forward diets.(00:28:12) Taking Local ActionThe local actions that can offer real solutions for change.(00:31:01) Conclusion
Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> <a href="https://engineering.stanford.edu/magazine/collection/future-everything-podcast">The Future of Everything Website</a>Connect with Russ >>> <a href="https://www.threads.net/@russbaltman">Threads</a> / <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/rbaltman.bsky.social">Bluesky</a> / <a href="https://mastodon.social/@rbaltman">Mastodon</a>Connect with School of Engineering >>><a href="https://twitter.com/stanfordENG">Twitter/X</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stanfordeng/">Instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/stanford-university-school-of-engineering/posts/?feedView=all&viewAsMember=true">LinkedIn</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/stanford.engineering/">Facebook</a>

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