Dr Ken Barker is a Consultant Anaesthetist, the Clinical Lead for Sustainability NHS Highland and co-founder of the Scottish Environmental Anaesthesia Group. Ken is based at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.
This interview took place on 31 January 2023.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
00:50 When did you become aware of the impact of climate change on health?
03:34 What is the impact of climate change on health in Scotland?
05:34 What changes do you expect to see in Scotland in the future?
07:59 What changes do you expect to see globally in the future?
09:03 What do you think about your government's response?
13:41 On an individual level - what can practitioners do?
16:45 What are the obstacles preventing change?
19:01 How do you deal with the challenge of those who are not engaged?
19:54 Will our actions make a difference?
20:48 What sources of reliable information would you recommend?
22:54 Any final thoughts?