TED: It's impossible to have healthy people on a sick planet | Shweta Narayan

The video discusses the impact of industrialization on air pollution, using personal childhood memories as a backdrop. It highlights the role of healthcare workers in polluted areas, emphasizing the Hippocratic Oath's relevance. The climate crisis is framed as a health crisis, affecting basic human needs and healthcare infrastructure. The healthcare sector's role in climate solutions is explored, with examples of solarization efforts. The video advocates for ethical decision-making, prioritizing the planet's health, and calls for a shift from wealth to health as a civilization metric.

How does the speaker connect the climate crisis to health issues?

What examples are provided to illustrate the impact of climate events on healthcare infrastructure?

What actions are being taken by health institutions to address climate change according to the text?