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The Lancet Planetary Health in conversation with

The Lancet Planetary Health in conversation with

The Lancet Group 3 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

This podcast is produced by The Lancet Group, the publisher of The Lancet Planetary Health journal. In each episode, the editors and journal authors discuss their research and its implications for people's health, health care, and health policy. The conversations offer insights into the latest findings in planetary health science.

Episodes

Is Climate Change contributing to the development of Antimicrobial Resistant Genes in Salmonella Bacteria?
Is Climate Change contributing to the development of Antimicrobial Resistant Genes in Salmonella Bacteria? Aug 21, 2026 1305 What if antibiotic resistance isn't just about how many pills we prescribe — but also about how much we've warmed the planet? In this episode of Lancet Planetary Health in Conversation, host Matteo Simonetti speaks with Alastair Brown, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Planetary Health, about a longitudinal ecological and modelling study by Zhen Shao Zhou et al — "Association of Climate Change With t
Healthpunk: Imagining the Planetary Health We Actually Want
Healthpunk: Imagining the Planetary Health We Actually Want Jul 9, 2026 1667 What if the most important skill a planetary health researcher could develop isn't statistical literacy — it's imagination? In this episode of The Lancet Planetary Health In Conversation, host Matteo Simonetti sits down with Alastair Brown, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Planetary Health, to discuss a viewpoint published in the journal: "Health Punk: Speculative Methods for the Future of Planetary
Plastics on trial: counting the cost of a world wrapped in plastic
Plastics on trial: counting the cost of a world wrapped in plastic Apr 24, 2026 986 Plastic is everywhere — in our packaging, our clothing, our oceans, and increasingly, our bodies. But how much is it actually costing us in terms of human health? In this episode, host Matteo Simonetti sits down with Alistair Brown, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet Planetary Health, to unpack a landmark study quantifying the global health burden of plastic across its entire lifecycle. The paper, by M
Imogen Tennison and Matt Eckelman on NHS carbon emissions
Imogen Tennison and Matt Eckelman on NHS carbon emissions Feb 16, 2021 654 Imogen Tennison and Matt Eckelman join Gavin Cleaver to talk about the NHS carbon footprint, and how health services are cutting down on their emissions. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(20)30271-0/fulltext Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://fa

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