Another related issue often considered is the way in which the environment affects our healthcare system.  Many in our communities suffer from the rising air- and water-borne toxin levels in our local environments. From asthma to autism, one of the most hotly contested debates in the medical world today is, “How much does our polluted environment contribute to our diseases and sicknesses?” In this important Q panel, we’ll hear from two activists on the front lines of the conversations who help us understand our roles as creation stewards.