Rachel Levine's Climate Message Sparks Debate Amid Black History Month

U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health, Rachel Levine, emphasizes climate change as a health equity issue, facing criticism and support.

Rachel Levine highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on black communities, framing it as a health equity crisis.
Critics accuse Levine of merging climate change with 'woke' ideology, while supporters applaud the focus on vulnerable populations.
Levine's message, released in a video, draws upon statistics showing 65% of black Americans feel anxious about climate change effects.
The controversy extends to Levine's transgender identity, with some detractors making derogatory remarks.
Levine's initiative is part of broader efforts by the Biden administration to address climate change and health equity.