Climate Optimism with Gina McCarthy, White House National Climate Advisor

Gina McCarthy, White House’s first National Climate Advisor, joins Linda & Drew At Home to deliver a healthy dose of optimism that we all need as we collectively take on climate challenges. She shares stories about her home and family life growing up, and how being a mother and grandmother has influenced her passion to make the world better. We also talk about how we can all bridge policy with everyday action! Resources Connect with Gina:  https://twitter.com/Gina_McCarthy This fun, hopeful and informative conversation is part of At Home x EMA Talks series. EMA Talks is a program at the intersection of arts and sciences, bringing together entertainers, experts, scientists, doctors and innovators for in-depth conversations dedicated to making the planet a better place for everyone.  Environmental Media Association (EMA) EMA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a unified voice for the planet through storytelling, entertainment and education. We believe that we can change hearts and inspire action through the stories we tell.  https://www.green4ema.org/ http://instagram.com/green4ema https://www.facebook.com/green4ema/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSAOWwR6xw3NAC00JW88uKg   This episode was co-produced in collaboration with Harvard Chan C-CHANGE’s Reel Science program.     About Harvard Chan C-CHANGE The Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health ( Harvard Chan C-CHANGE ) translates innovative research from faculty and students across the Chan School of Public Health to inform actions that improve public health today and create a more just, sustainable, and healthy future for all. Harvard Chan C-CHANGE’s mission is to increase public awareness of the health impacts of climate change and use science to make it personal, actionable, and urgent. https://www.instagram.com/harvardcchange/ https://www.facebook.com/HarvardCCHANGE https://twitter.com/HarvardCCHANGE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHuLRLPnAH7CGDFyLcqLTzQ   Resources: Climate Optimist Newsletter ---------- Text 310-496-8667 with your questions for #AtHomePodcast ! If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, rate and share with a friend!  Thank you for being a part of the At Home community!  Connect with Linda & Drew:  instagram.com/athome instagram.com/imlindork instagram.com/mrdrewscott #AtHomePodcast THEME SONG BY:  Victoria Shaw www.instagram.com/VictoriaShawMusic  Chad Carlson www.instagram.com/ChadCarlsonMusic  MUSIC COMPOSED AND PRODUCED BY: Rick Russo https://www.instagram.com/rickrussomusic Special thanks to all our At Home homies:  PRODUCERS: Brandon Angeleno Hanna Phan POST AUDIO ENGINEER: Chris Cobain DIGITAL PRODUCER: Cortney Ewonus WEBSITE: Wesley Friend SERIES PHOTOGRAPHER:  Dennys Ilic www.instagram.com/dennydenn Sponsored by: ADT: It’s important to have not just a beautiful home -- but a smart and safer home. https://www.adt.com/AtHome See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.