Webinar: Challenges and Solutions for Seniors Facing the Growing Impacts of Climate Change - Video

In celebration of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons (Oct 1, 2024), Seniors for Climate hosted events across Canada to address the intersection of climate change and the well-being of seniors. This webinar, co-hosted by the New Brunswick Environment Network and the Stepping Stone Senior Centre, brought together experts and community voices to explore the challenges and solutions for seniors facing the growing impacts of climate change.

Host: Madeleine Gaudet, Stepping Stone Senior Centre, Fredericton

Panelists:
• Dr. Renée Turcotte, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (NB), shared insights on the specific risks climate change poses to seniors' health.
• Dr. Louise Comeau, Re.Climate and Net Zero Advisory Body member, discussed the root causes of climate change and actionable solutions.
• Jane Van Horne, retired nurse and senior homeowner, offered a personal perspective on energy poverty and the solutions that can make a difference.
Watch the full discussion to learn more about the urgent need for climate action and how it directly affects seniors, the most vulnerable among us.

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