#49 - Kate Donovan - The link between Environmental Policy and Human Health

About this episode

Kate Donovan discusses the connections between environmental law, public health, and corporate responsibility.

In this episode of The Safety Heroes Podcast, we sit down with Kate Donovan, a passionate environmental advocate and senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Kate shares eye-opening insights on the intersections between environmental law, public health, and corporate accountability, challenging the way we think about sustainability and the role of businesses in shaping a cleaner, safer future. From the truth about plastic waste to the responsibility of corporations vs....

People in this episode

Host: Mousa Yassin

Guest: Kate Donovan

Topics covered

• environmental policy
• human health
• corporate accountability
• sustainability
• public health

Keywords

• environmental law
• public health
• sustainability
• corporate responsibility
• plastic waste

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Natural Resources Defense Council

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