Debra Hendrickson, M.D.
@debrahendrickson.bsky.social
Pediatrician in the fastest-warming city in the US. Author of “The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change,” Simon & Schuster.
Babies and young children are among the most vulnerable to our changing climate and the least able to protect themselves.
Together we can act. A powerful movement is emerging. Please join us on October 21st! www.brazeltontouchpoints.org/climate-summ...
Together we can act. A powerful movement is emerging. Please join us on October 21st! www.brazeltontouchpoints.org/climate-summ...
September 8, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Babies and young children are among the most vulnerable to our changing climate and the least able to protect themselves.
Together we can act. A powerful movement is emerging. Please join us on October 21st! www.brazeltontouchpoints.org/climate-summ...
Together we can act. A powerful movement is emerging. Please join us on October 21st! www.brazeltontouchpoints.org/climate-summ...
If you will be in NYC for Climate Week, please join us for this panel discussion on strategies to engage parents in the fight for our children's future. Hope to see you there!
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September 7, 2026 at 3:10 PM
If you will be in NYC for Climate Week, please join us for this panel discussion on strategies to engage parents in the fight for our children's future. Hope to see you there!
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Not the most important aspect of today’s news, but I did not expect to be in People…
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Gloria Steinem Was ‘Frail’ but ‘Sharp’ as She Gathered Small Group in Her ‘Magical’ Home for One of Her Last Events (Exclusive)
Just seven months before she died at 92, Gloria Steinem gathered a small group of women in New York City for a “climate talking circle” and attendee Dominque Browning tells PEOPLE that she was “funny”...
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September 4, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Not the most important aspect of today’s news, but I did not expect to be in People…
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I was honored to be among a small group of “women in climate” that Gloria Steinem hosted at her Manhattan home in February. She was warm and welcoming and shared stories of the famous people who had gathered in that room. She was a friend and mentor to so many women.
September 3, 2026 at 12:42 PM
I was honored to be among a small group of “women in climate” that Gloria Steinem hosted at her Manhattan home in February. She was warm and welcoming and shared stories of the famous people who had gathered in that room. She was a friend and mentor to so many women.
Please join us! www.brazeltontouchpoints.org/climate-summ...
August 24, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Please join us! www.brazeltontouchpoints.org/climate-summ...
On behalf of Hispanic Access Foundation and the American Lung Association, we cordially invite you to join us on Wednesday, August 26, from 2:00–3:00 PM ET for a timely virtual panel discussion: 👉 Click Here to Register for the Webinar us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Air Pollution from Oil and Gas, Climate Change, and Community Health: Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Populations. After registering, you will receive a conf...
The air we breathe matters. Join the Hispanic Access Foundation, American Lung Association, and leading health experts for a timely discussion on the health impacts of air pollution on our most vulner...
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August 22, 2026 at 4:06 PM
On behalf of Hispanic Access Foundation and the American Lung Association, we cordially invite you to join us on Wednesday, August 26, from 2:00–3:00 PM ET for a timely virtual panel discussion: 👉 Click Here to Register for the Webinar us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Wildfire smoke and heat contribute to many acute & chronic health problems. Thank you to Kim Nash at The Chronic Truth podcast for speaking with me about these risks & how to protect kids & adults. open.spotify.com/episode/2plx...
Wildfire Smoke, Rising Temperatures & the Chronic Health Crisis Nobody's Connecting the Dots On
The Chronic Truth · Episode
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July 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Wildfire smoke and heat contribute to many acute & chronic health problems. Thank you to Kim Nash at The Chronic Truth podcast for speaking with me about these risks & how to protect kids & adults. open.spotify.com/episode/2plx...
Tune in tomorrow for The Chronic Truth! Host Kim Nash and I discussed how exposing pregnant moms to environmental stress can increase their child’s odds of chronic illness in adulthood, practical steps the chronically ill should take in our increasingly hot world, & other topics!
July 16, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Tune in tomorrow for The Chronic Truth! Host Kim Nash and I discussed how exposing pregnant moms to environmental stress can increase their child’s odds of chronic illness in adulthood, practical steps the chronically ill should take in our increasingly hot world, & other topics!
I quickly learned why Teresa Homsi is an Edward R. Murrow Award recipient for her reporting in Michigan. Such a thoughtful and insightful interviewer. Thank you, Teresa! youtu.be/wFopHCOM2KQ?...
MiCCA interview with Dr. Debra Hendrickson, pediatrician and author of The Air They Breathe
YouTube video by MiCCA
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June 11, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I quickly learned why Teresa Homsi is an Edward R. Murrow Award recipient for her reporting in Michigan. Such a thoughtful and insightful interviewer. Thank you, Teresa! youtu.be/wFopHCOM2KQ?...
I loved this event in Traverse City, Michigan on May 31 (my talk begins at the 9:30 minute mark)--such a great group of people! Many thanks again to Dr. Lisa DelBuono and Teresa Homsi of MiCCA. :) youtu.be/zLfwnXvg9ew?...
Health Benefits of the Clean Energy Transition with Dr. Debra Hendrickson
YouTube video by MiCCA
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June 11, 2026 at 3:17 PM
I loved this event in Traverse City, Michigan on May 31 (my talk begins at the 9:30 minute mark)--such a great group of people! Many thanks again to Dr. Lisa DelBuono and Teresa Homsi of MiCCA. :) youtu.be/zLfwnXvg9ew?...
I just returned from an amazing road trip through Michigan with Dr. Lisa DelBuono, my tour guide (and now, dear friend) on one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had since publishing my book. From the WMU Stryker School of Medicine in Kalamazoo (where we both gave keynotes at
June 11, 2026 at 3:11 PM
I just returned from an amazing road trip through Michigan with Dr. Lisa DelBuono, my tour guide (and now, dear friend) on one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had since publishing my book. From the WMU Stryker School of Medicine in Kalamazoo (where we both gave keynotes at
Michiganders, please join us next week for these presentations and panel discussions concerning the ethics of climate change impacts on health!
May 20, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Michiganders, please join us next week for these presentations and panel discussions concerning the ethics of climate change impacts on health!
I'm so grateful to the Climate Crossing podcast for this engaging conversation about the path I took from environmental science and pediatrics to climate activism and becoming an author. I really appreciate their work and hope you will check it out! open.spotify.com/episode/5gPJ...
Pediatrician Dr. Debra Hendrickson Skillfully Weaves Stories and Data Together for Effective Climate Health Advocacy
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January 24, 2026 at 5:48 PM
I'm so grateful to the Climate Crossing podcast for this engaging conversation about the path I took from environmental science and pediatrics to climate activism and becoming an author. I really appreciate their work and hope you will check it out! open.spotify.com/episode/5gPJ...
It was really wonderful speaking with Melinda Hemmelgarn at Food Sleuth Radio about the intersection between environment, food, climate, and children's health. Melinda is a warm and brilliant interviewer. Please check out her fantastic podcast! foodsleuth.transistor.fm/episodes/deb...
Food Sleuth Radio | Debra Hendrickson, MD, author of The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change
Did you know that it’s impossible to separate children’s health from their environment? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Debra Hend...
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January 24, 2026 at 5:42 PM
It was really wonderful speaking with Melinda Hemmelgarn at Food Sleuth Radio about the intersection between environment, food, climate, and children's health. Melinda is a warm and brilliant interviewer. Please check out her fantastic podcast! foodsleuth.transistor.fm/episodes/deb...
Thank you so much to Dr. Michael Koren for speaking with me on the MedEvidence podcast about climate change's health impacts on infants and children. youtu.be/6o_c3vALVMA
How Climate Change Threatens Children’s Lungs
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January 24, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Thank you so much to Dr. Michael Koren for speaking with me on the MedEvidence podcast about climate change's health impacts on infants and children. youtu.be/6o_c3vALVMA
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Forrest Smith was forced to step down last month as the sole employee at the National Park Service responsible for cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells at national parks across the U.S. He wasn't replaced. Now, the wells are at risk of spewing planet-warming gases and contaminating groundwater.
The Only National Parks Employee Who Tracks Leaky Oil Wells Is Out of a Job
Forrest Smith was forced to step down last month as the National Park Service’s chief petroleum engineer. He wasn’t replaced.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Forrest Smith was forced to step down last month as the sole employee at the National Park Service responsible for cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells at national parks across the U.S. He wasn't replaced. Now, the wells are at risk of spewing planet-warming gases and contaminating groundwater.
It was such an honor to be recognized last week by the place that changed the direction of my life. Thank you to university president and former Nevada governor Brian Sandoval for presenting me with 2025’s Distinguished Alumna award from the Univ of Nevada School of Medicine.
October 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It was such an honor to be recognized last week by the place that changed the direction of my life. Thank you to university president and former Nevada governor Brian Sandoval for presenting me with 2025’s Distinguished Alumna award from the Univ of Nevada School of Medicine.
Having a great time in Denver at the AAP NCE! It was wonderful to see @lisapatel.bsky.social in person yesterday!
September 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Having a great time in Denver at the AAP NCE! It was wonderful to see @lisapatel.bsky.social in person yesterday!
Looking forward to being part of this fascinating panel on Monday! #ClimateWeekNYC www.climateweeknyc.org/events/air-t...
The Air They Breathe: How Failure to Curb Climate Pollutants Endangers Young Lungs and Brains | Climate Week
A panel of physicians and researchers will discuss the impacts of fossil fuel emissions and climate change on children's lung and brain development--and what parents can do.
www.climateweeknyc.org
September 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Looking forward to being part of this fascinating panel on Monday! #ClimateWeekNYC www.climateweeknyc.org/events/air-t...
Zahra is doing amazing work, please read her latest:
Oh, did I mention: We published all of the hundreds of FOIA docs with this story. Now you can look through them yourself:
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September 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Zahra is doing amazing work, please read her latest:
Do you know what the latest research shows about fossil fuel emissions and autism? Or childhood asthma? Join us during Climate Week NYC to learn how recent environmental rollbacks endanger the developing lungs and brains of babies & children—and why those organs depend on clean air to form properly.
Join Moms' Elizabeth Bechard during NYC #ClimateWeek for a conversation with Dr. Debra Hendrickson, Dr. Frederica Perera, and Dr. Mary Rice about how climate pollutants endanger young lungs and brains. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/14VQ...
September 18, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Do you know what the latest research shows about fossil fuel emissions and autism? Or childhood asthma? Join us during Climate Week NYC to learn how recent environmental rollbacks endanger the developing lungs and brains of babies & children—and why those organs depend on clean air to form properly.
This Friday in Las Vegas—one of the fastest-warming and hottest cities in the country.
September 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This Friday in Las Vegas—one of the fastest-warming and hottest cities in the country.
I am looking forward to this conversation in Las Vegas on Friday at 9 a.m. PT. Please join us!
September 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I am looking forward to this conversation in Las Vegas on Friday at 9 a.m. PT. Please join us!
It was wonderful to meet Dr. Mollie Grow and her colleagues at Seattle Children’s Hospital this week, where I gave Grand Rounds on the latest research on wildfire smoke and children’s health. Thank you to Dr. Grow, Dr. Elliott Weiss, and the entire Climate Care Committee at UW Pediatrics!
August 17, 2025 at 2:55 PM
It was wonderful to meet Dr. Mollie Grow and her colleagues at Seattle Children’s Hospital this week, where I gave Grand Rounds on the latest research on wildfire smoke and children’s health. Thank you to Dr. Grow, Dr. Elliott Weiss, and the entire Climate Care Committee at UW Pediatrics!
Thank you to PBS News Hour for having me on to discuss the threat that repeal of the Endangerment Finding poses to children. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
How a White House plan to overturn a key EPA regulation threatens children’s health
In July, the Trump administration proposed revoking a landmark 2009 finding that’s been the basis for EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. If the proposal is finalized, ...
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August 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Thank you to PBS News Hour for having me on to discuss the threat that repeal of the Endangerment Finding poses to children. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...