Exploring the Link Between Climate Change and Public Health
Dr. John Balbus, Climate Change and Health Equity Director, HHS
Climate change has a major impact on public health, especially for vulnerable communities. Rising temperatures, severe storms and other severe events can negatively affect health outcomes. Agencies are increasingly using data and technology for programs and tools to boost health equity.
Dr. John Balbus, director of the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity at the Department of Health and Human Services, speaks about the ways that technology can be used to build resilience against climate-related negative health outcomes. He discusses his career, his role in shaping policies and his agency’s Health Climate Outlook tool for predicting climate-related health risks.
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Dr. John Balbus Climate Change and Health Equity Director HHS
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Space Force’s Former CITO Talks AI Dominance Amid Rising Global Competition
Lisa Costa explains how the Trump administration’s recent AI legislation has signaled a strategic shift toward more agile and collaborative federal AI development.
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Agencies Look to AI, Policy to Advance Modernization Goals
Agencies are leveraging AI and changing their acquisition approach to modernize operations and enhance mission delivery.
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Navigating Zero Trust for Cybersecurity
The World Bank Group and Lumen advance zero-trust strategies and identity management to secure sensitive data.
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How AI and Data Are Shaping the Future of the Coast Guard
Deputy CIO Brian Campo says USCG is focusing its AI on efficiency, learning from peers and simplifying regulations for the maritime community.
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