Science AMA Series: I’m Kim Knowlton, at the Natural Resources Defense Council. My work focuses on the public-health impacts of climate change and identifying strategies to prepare for—and prevent—these impacts, especially in vulnerable communities, AMA!

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At a time when hundreds of federal rules are being rolled-back to weaken or eliminate environmental safeguards, I feel we’re at a critical moment in our effort to promote and maintain strategies that help communities prepare for and prevent the impacts of climate change.

In my role as a Senior Scientist and Deputy Director at NRDC, I work on research that helps connect the dots between climate change and health, including conditions such as allergies and asthma or infectious diseases like Lyme and Zika. Which for many could result in days away from work, from school, or a trip to the emergency room.

Through my work, I’ve joined fellow scientists, public health experts, city officials and others to strengthen health preparedness in their climate adaptation plans in various communities. Put simply, this work is designed to help people stay healthy when climate change-fueled extremes make it harder to breathe, or to enjoy time outdoors.

As part of the AMA Series, I want to chat with you about federal rules and regulations that have an impact our health, answer questions around how climate change and health are linked, and discuss what all of us can do to be more prepared.

I'll be back at 11 am to answer your questions, Join me in this discussion!

">Science AMA Series: I’m Kim Knowlton, at the Natural Resources Defense Council. My work focuses on the public-health impacts of climate change and identifying strategies to prepare for—and prevent—these impacts, especially in vulnerable communities, AMA!