Human health and climate change

Rising temperatures and air pollution have huge implications on human health.

In the final episode of Emissions: Impossible we explore the work of the Medical Research Council (MRC) both at home and abroad.

Dr Ben Barratt from Imperial College London co hosts with Kim McAllister as they discuss the effects of climate change on our health.

Dam Khan from the MRC's Unit in the Gambia discusses the effect of burning biomass on the health of people living in rural communities.

Dr Ana Bonell is a medical doctor studying the effect of heat on pregnant women working as subsistence farmers in the Gambia.

Kate Langford, programme director at Urban Health, is managing projects to look at the effects of air pollution and inequalities in the system.

UK Research and Innovation brings you hope for the planet in the form of this nine-part podcast.

Hosted by Broadcast Journalist Kim McAllister and featuring experts from across the UK, ‘Emissions: Impossible?’ showcases some of the most ground-breaking research and innovation in climate change. We look at fashion, food, transport, health, space, and more.

You can read more about UKRI’s climate-related research here.  Or follow them on Instagram  or YouTube .