Jay Lemery
2 books
About the Author
Jay Lemery, MD, is a renowned physician, scientist, and advocate for the intersection of environmental health and medicine, with a career dedicated to illuminating how climate change profoundly affects human well-being. As a professor of emergency medicine and the inaugural Global Health Director at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, he has traveled the world—from the melting permafrost of Alaska to the heat-stressed communities of India—to study and address the health risks posed by our changing planet. Lemery's work bridges clinical practice with policy, urging healthcare professionals to recognize environmental factors as critical determinants of health. His seminal book, Enviromedics: The Impact of Climate Change on Human Health, distills decades of research into actionable insights, empowering readers to combat the invisible threats of a warming world. Through TED Talks, congressional testimonies, and media appearances, he continues to champion resilient health systems in an era of ecological upheaval.
Common genres
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accessible
evidence-based
urgent
