Violet Affleck's recent academic paper draws compelling parallels between public health strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. Her personal experiences, influenced by her upbringing around wildfires and her family dynamics, provide a unique perspective. Describing her mother's shock at the devastation of a January wildfire, Violet reflects on the generational differences in understanding climate risks. Beyond her writing, Violet has actively engaged in public discourse, challenging health policies based on her experiences, illustrating her dedication to climate and public health advocacy.
I spent the January fires in Los Angeles arguing with my mom in a hotel room.
I was surprised at her surprise: as a lifelong Angelena and climate-literate member of generation Z, my question had not been whether the Palisades would burn but when.
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