The climate crisis is not your fault, but it is your problem | Bruce Bekkar | TEDxNewRiver

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In this compelling TEDx talk, Dr. Bruce Bekkar, a women’s health physician and climate crisis expert, addresses the urgent links between climate change and human health. With over a decade of experience advocating for climate action, Dr. Bekkar shares insights from his research, including a groundbreaking study on the effects of climate change on birth outcomes. As a Fellow at ecoAmerica and co-host of the Green Docs podcast, he calls on individuals and communities to take action, emphasizing that while the climate crisis may not be our fault, it is our collective responsibility. Dr. Bruce Bekkar is a women's health physician and climate crisis expert since 2007. He serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Climate Change and Health and as a Fellow at ecoAmerica. Bekkar has presented on climate and health to diverse audiences globally and is the lead author of a groundbreaking study on birth impacts and climate change. He co-hosts "Green Docs," a podcast exploring women's health, pregnancy outcomes, and environmental issues. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx