Rhode Island Voices: A Podcast for the RI Life Index
RI Voices is a new podcast series designed to amplify the lived experiences and insights of Rhode Islanders on critical community health issues. As an extension of the RI Life Index initiative, this podcast takes a deeper dive beyond survey data to hear directly from residents and local leaders about the social factors affecting their well-being. Each episode centers on a key topic that the RI Life Index has identified as essential to quality of life. The vision is to bridge data with personal stories, turning statistics into compelling narratives that inspire understanding and action. In doing so, RI Voices seeks to inform stakeholders and motivate collaborative solutions for a healthier Rhode Island.
Rhode Island Voices: A Podcast for the RI Life Index
Green Space & Climate Change
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In this episode of Rhode Island Voices, host Dr. Melissa Clark is joined by Dr. Allan Just of the Brown University School of Public Health to explore how climate change and access to green space are shaping health and well-being across Rhode Island. Drawing on findings from the RI Life Index Green Space and Climate Change survey, the conversation looks at what Rhode Islanders are experiencing in their own communities—from concerns about extreme weather, infrastructure, and rising costs to differences in access to parks, trails, and nature. Together, they discuss what individuals, communities, and policymakers can do to build a healthier, more climate-resilient Rhode Island.