Bill Frist, once the Senate majority leader and a renowned heart and lung surgeon, has turned his attention to advocating for environmental health. Frist’s medical career includes establishing a major transplant center and performing significant surgeries, such as a lifesaving operation on Gen. David Petraeus in 1991. Now, he focuses on promoting the connection between the health of the planet and human well-being.

Frist, aged 74, uses various platforms to emphasize the importance of environmental health. Through writings, videos, podcasts, speeches, and congressional testimonies, he stresses that a healthier planet leads to healthier people. He asserts, “The science shows it. Our experience shows it. Nobody can really argue against that.”

Frist’s advocacy includes a practical approach, as evident from his cider-making demonstration on his farm in New Castle, Virginia, signaling his commitment to sustainable practices. He also owns a farm in Tennessee, further highlighting his involvement in environmental health and sustainability.

Frist’s efforts aim to transcend political divides, focusing on universal benefits that stem from protecting and nurturing the Earth’s health. By connecting planetary wellness with human health, he advocates for a bipartisan approach to climate change and environmental issues.