WEBINAR: Health Case for Climate Action — How Medical Experts Are Driving Change
The latest Cool Communities, Healthy People Webinar brought together leading voices from the medical community to address one of today’s most pressing challenges — extreme heat and its growing impact on health. Hosted by CoolSeal’s Maria Koetter, the session featured Dr. Lisa Patel, Shelley Mann-Lev, and Dr. Keisha Callins, who shared how health professionals are organizing, advocating, and educating to protect vulnerable populations from rising temperatures. Speakers highlighted the direct health risks of heat — including dehydration, heatstroke, and exacerbated chronic conditions — while underscoring the importance of local policy, education, and rapid response systems. Personal stories of loss and resilience reminded attendees that climate action is also a health imperative. CoolSeal, developed by GuardTop, continues to play a critical role in urban cooling with over 70 million square feet applied worldwide, supporting communities through reflective pavement technology that reduces surface temperatures and improves livability. The webinar reaffirmed that by combining innovation, health leadership, and community engagement, we can build a cooler, healthier, and more resilient future.
