Footprint Talks discusses the wide array of issues that contribute to climate change. Listen in as experts dissect what we are doing to the Earth and what we can do to save our only home.
"There's a place for you in the EJ world, so find a spot and get comfortable": Our interview with Zakhia Grant
On today's episode we talk to Zakhia Grant, a program manager at EcoRise (https://www.ecorise.org), an educator, a geologist, and all-around dedicated citizen to climate issues. In our interview, we discuss her experience in working within the field of environmental justice in schools, in political presentations, and in everyday life. Her background in geology has enable her to take justice work into the lab, research papers, and academia. She urges all of us to find our spot, get comfortable, and work from there for justice.
30 Apr 2021
"To deny a racist experience is racism within itself": Our interview with Alexia Leclercq
In today's episode, we interview Alexia Leclercq, a young environmental justice organizer who works in the organizations EcoRise and PODER, and has even co-founded a non-profit, Start:Empowerment. In our interview, we discuss Alexia's experience in learning about environmental justice, working within justice organizations, the climate effects of colonialism and capitalism in communities of color today, and how the topic of environmental justice often gets pushed to the fringes, especially within environmental circles. Alexia makes clear that environmental justice is an issue that needs attention right now, that people are suffering the effects of climate change right now, and for no reason other than systemic racism.
Sources mentioned:
The Principles of Environmental Justice
EcoRise website
EcoRise environmental justice curriculum
PODER
Start:Empowerment
Pew Poll
White Americans Unaware of Unequal Burden Pollution
The Atlantic Environmental Racism Article
23 Apr 2021
Announcing Series: Footprint Talks about Environmental Justice with Leaders in the Field
In the next weeks, Footprint Talks will be interviewing leaders and experts in the field of Environmental Justice. We will learn about their work, their communities, and the overarching fight for Environmental Justice that has saved the lives of so many people in the US and around the world.
13 Apr 2021
Introducing: Footprint Talks, the podcast
From EVs to grassroots organizations, Footprint Talks will cover the issues that relate to the current climate crisis. Join us as we discuss how our climate is changing, why it is changing, who is fighting for it, and how you can help, too.
25 Feb 2021
Infinite Growth on a Finite Planet?
In today's episode, Luis and Kaira discuss the Degrowth Movement, Kaira's focus in her recent article "The Degrowth Movement: How a Smaller Economy Could Save Our Planet and Make Us Happier." They discuss proposed economic model of the Degrowth Movement, what it looks like on the ground, and how it has already been implemented in some towns.
20 Feb 2021
Bringing Nature Into Schools
In today's episode, Luis and Ali discuss her article on the topic of Green Schoolyards and how this movement has gained traction during the limitations that the pandemic has imposed on learning institutions.
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