Welcome to after the summer break! LJ, Katia, Barney, and Jon kick off a new series and get their teeth stuck into the link between climate change and health. In this introduction episode we bring you up to speed with what climate change what climate change actually is and why its a health problem. Topics discussed: What is climate changeWhy is climate change a health crisis?What is the role of healthcare professionals?What is the role of the health service (in particular the NHS)?Listen up for our climate challenge and try and join us on a plastic-free month. Share your experience with us @Journalspotting and [email protected]. Key links: Lancet Countdown on health and climate change Costello & Montgomery paper on the role of healthcare professionals The sustainable physician & Sustainability in quality improvement by Frances Mortimer Greener NHS: Delivering a Net Zero Health Service Views of health care professionals on climate change and health: a multinational survey study