Join LaDonna Gaines twice a month as she delves into environmental health and climate from a nurse’s perspective. We’ll explore environmental issues, climate change, climate health, advocacy, and much more with expert guests, nurses involved in the work, perceptive analysis, and thought-provoking conversation.
Whether you’re a seasoned environmental health advocate or just starting to learn, The Environmentalist Nurse Podcast will keep you informed and engaged.
Join LaDonna Gaines every month as she delves into the world of environmental health and climate from a nurse’s perspective. We’ll explore environmental issues, climate change, climate health, advocacy, and much more with expert guests, nurses involved in the work, perceptive
analysis, and thought-provoking conversation.
Whether you’re a seasoned environmental health advocate or just starting to learn, The Environmentalist Nurse Podcast will keep you informed and engaged.
Extreme heat isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s the deadliest weather-related hazard in the United States. As heat waves become more frequent, longer-lasting, and more intense, understanding how extreme heat affects our health has never been more important.
In this solo episode of The Environmentalist Nurse Podcast, I explore the growing public health impacts of extreme heat, why climate change is contributing to rising temperatures, and what nurses, healthcare professionals, and communities can do to reduce heat-related illness and save lives.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional looking to better educate your patients or simply trying to keep yourself and your family safe this summer, this episode offers practical, evidence-based information you can use right away.
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Apply to the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environment’s (ANHE) Fellowship Resource Spotlight
This week’s featured resource is the 1A Podcast episode:
“Climate: Fighting Extreme Heat in 2026”
Refer Patients to This Site to Determine Heat Risk Check Today’s Heat Risk
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Resources & References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Heat and Health.https://www.cdc.gov/heat-health/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). HeatRisk Dashboard.https://ephtracking.cdc.gov/Applications/HeatRisk/
Duke University School of Nursing. (2026). Summer Is Coming: Nursing Safety Tips for Extreme Heat.https://nursing.duke.edu/
Greenpeace. (n.d.). Climate Change and Extreme Heat.https://www.greenpeace.org/
Heat.gov. (n.d.). Heat Safety and Extreme Heat Information.https://www.heat.gov/
National Weather Service. (n.d.). What Is the Heat Index?https://www.weather.gov/
NPR 1A. (2026, July). Climate: Fighting Extreme Heat in 2026 [Audio podcast episode]. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/climate-fighting-extreme-heat-in-2026/id1188724250?i=1000778066385
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (n.d.). Learn About Heat Islands.https://www.epa.gov/heatislands
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (n.d.). Environmental Justice.https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice
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This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. If you have concerns about heat exposure or your health, speak with your healthcare professional.
