Ready to talk all things climate justice? Is It Hot Enough For Ya pairs youth activists with professionals in the environmental field. This multi-generational conversation dives into the ins and outs of climate justice and the fight for an equitable future.
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Season 3 Host: Nnennaya Ihejirikah
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The Nigerian Institution for Environmental Engineers on Climate Action around the World
Nnennaya invited the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers to give us a global perspective on what the climate fight looks like around the world, specifically Nigeria.
The chairman of the NIEE, Dr.Ngozi Nwogu, and the executive director at the Jason-Jesse International School, Uche David-Uche joined us to talk about their efforts involving the youth in climate justice work , the events they’ve hosted, and the impact they are making even with a lack of governmental and further monetary support in their work.
For the final episode of Season 3, we want to sincerely thank the NIEE for joining us on “Is It Hot Enough For Ya?’ and we’re very excited for the work they do and we are so grateful to be able to share that with our listeners! Connect with our guests here: uchedaviduche1@gmail.com & nwogungozi2@gmail.com
What a perfect end to an eventful season! Thank you all for all your support for Season 3. Season 3 was written and recorded by Nnennaya Ihejirikah and edited by Taylor Ganis!
6 Dec 2023
Climate Auntie, Raya Salter, on Empowering Youth Activists in Congress. Facing Belittlement for Environmental Justice w/ Special Guest: Isaac Vergun
This week on "Is It Hot Enough For Ya?" join Nnennaya & Climate Auntie Raya Salter for a special episode ft. fellow youth climate activist, Isaac Vergun. Raya, with over two decades of experience as an environmental lawyer and activist, has been a leading voice in environmental justice. Despite facing belittlement, she remains a true climate hero.
Isaac Vergun, 1 of 21 plaintiffs in Julianna v. Gov, featured in the Netflix documentary "Youth v. Gov," and co-founder of the non-profit climatechangerecovery.org, joins me in interviewing Raya for an insightful conversation. Together with Nnennaya, they delve into Raya's experiences, including her viral moment when U.S. Representative, Clay Higgins called her out of her name during testimony.
Don't miss Episode 5, "Empowering Youth Activists in Congress. Facing Belittlement for Environmental Justice," available now. Stay tuned for Raya's upcoming podcast, "Tea with Climate Auntie."
Connect with our guests: https://www.rayasalter.com (https://www.rayasalter.com/). @vvergunn & @climateauntie on instagram
29 Nov 2023
Katie Patrick on Gaming and Climate Action Design
Climate Action Game Designer and Environmental Engineer, Katie Patrick is back for episode 4 of IIHEFY season 3. She's not just the mind behind the How to Save the World Podcast, but also the author of the game-changing book, "How to Save the World — How to Make Changing the World the Greatest Game We've Ever Played." Forbes has crowned it one of the top 5 books in social entrepreneurship, and the United Nations considers it essential reading for anyone embarking on digital transformation. In Episode 4, Katie shares her incredible journey and we are so grateful to have had the opportunity to interview Katie and learn more about the trailblazing work she has been doing. Connect with our guest: https://katiepatrick.com (https://katiepatrick.com/)
15 Nov 2023
Debanjana Das on the Disconnect between Climate Scientists and Climate Activists
For Season 3, Episode 3, Nnennaya interviewed performing artist and climate scientist, Dr. Debanjana Das. Assistant Research Scientist at Howard University's NOAA Center in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. She leads research projects on climate extremes, and global climate change, conducting numerical experiments using global models, and their implications for climate justice. Her latest research paper, "Tropical Cyclonic Energy Variability in North Indian Ocean: Insights from ENSO," has recently been accepted for publication. Beyond scientific research, Dr. Das also worked in stage and film production as an artistic director, choreographer, and executive production designer for a number of notable Indian movies.
She obtained her Ph.D. and Master's degree from the University of Calcutta, India. She engages in research projects fostering collaborations with faith-based indigenous communities and the Weather Water Enterprise. She integrates her scientific expertise with her artistic abilities, utilizing dance as a powerful medium to facilitate climate conversations and promote dialogue about climate justice.
Nnennaya connected with Dr. Das last fall after she shared her expertise on climate modeling with her Global Climate Change class. They ended up speaking on the amount of climate scientists/ researchers actually involved in activist/law-making spaces. They expanded on this and more in episode 3: The Disconnect between Climate Scientists and Climate Activists.
Thank you so much to Dr. Das for joining us this season on ‘Is It Hot Enough For Ya?’
Connect with our guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-debanjana-das-8a0ab24a
8 Nov 2023
Nea Maloo on Architecture & Sustainability. The Innovation in Sustainable Design
Sheet1For Episode 2, We have well-awarded Architect and Educator Nea Maloo. As a professor at Howard univeristy, Nea Maloo's pioneering approach to multidisciplinary education inspires the next-generation of AEC leaders to create an inclusive and high-performing built environment. She redefines the architectural curriculum, removes barriers in professional practice, and expands contributions to the community.
Her Professional practice in design, innovative partnership with industry stake holders pushes the built environment forward towards environmental justice with health and decarbonization for every design. She designs with empathy and function to create a long lasting sustainable architecture. Connect with our guest, Nea Maloo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nea-maloo-faia-noma-leed-ap-icc-a4ab1a14a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nea-maloo-faia-noma-leed-ap-icc-a4ab1a14a/) Thank you to Destiny Henderson, 3rd year Architecture Student for asking Nea Maloo questions, connect with her: Henderson.destinyrose@gmail.com
1 Nov 2023
Kendra Wiley on Sustainable Cities and Career Burnout
Kicking off Season 3, we have Kendra Wiley, who was The First Black Woman Legislative Director of the Deparment of Energy & Environment in DC and current Legislative Director for Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker. With her we have Clarissa Smith, Smith is a junior Howard University environmental study major and legal communications minor with a future in environmental law. 'Is It Hot Enough For Ya?' Season 3 focuses on pairing our guests with other climate focused youth who are pursuing their field. Connect w/ our guests: Kendra- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrawiley/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrawiley/) Clarissa- https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarissa-smith-35018422a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarissa-smith-35018422a/) *Note for listeners: This episode was recorded in the fall of 2022 and some situations may have changed*
24 Sept 2021
Is It Hot Enough For Ya with Sanjana Paul, Executive Director of Earth Hacks and Software Developer at NASA, and Benny Smith, Our Climate Field Advisor
Sanjana and Benny talk all things climate justice and the role of technology and engineering in the fight for environmentally just world.
10 Sept 2021
Is It Hot Enough for Ya with Stephanie Young, Executive Director of When We All Vote, and Mary-Liz Estrada, Tampa Program Coordinator at Cleo Institute
Stephanie Young and Mary-Liz talk all things voter mobilization, voter access justice, and the importance of engaging young people in civic action.
18 Aug 2021
Is It Hot Enough For Ya with Andrés Jimenez, Executive Director of Green 2.0 and Roshan Selden, Our Climate Washington Fellow
Climate change is a crisis that disproportionately impacts communities of color. And yet, the mainstream environmental justice movement is largely white. Through his work at Green 2.0, Andrés Jimenez is fighting to diversify the environmental movement on the ground and on the hill. Roshan and Andrés talk all things climate justice and why the movement must be diversified to be truly equitable.
27 Jul 2021
Is It Hot Enough for Ya with Kristy Drutman (@BrownGirlGreen) and Cat Fernandez, Our Climate Florida Field Organizer
Our Climate Florida Field Organizer Cat Fernandez sits down with Kristy Drutman of BrownGirlGreen to talk all things climate justice, community building, and the importance of uplifting marginalized communities most impacted by climate change.
4 Jun 2021
Is It Hot Enough For Ya? with Raya Salter, Policy Director at New York Renews, and Victoria Whalen, Our Climate NY Fellow
The climate crisis impacts marginalized communities first and worst. Climate justice is a topic we should all be talking about. Victoria sits down with Raya Salter, Environmental Lawyer, activist, and storyteller to talk climate justice and the importance of "getting out in these streets".
26 May 2021
Is It Hot Enough for Ya With Mike Green, Executive Director at ClimateXChange and Dania Hallak, Our Climate Fellow
From a melting economy in a snow-tourism town in upstate New York to a climate-driven war in Syria, Mike and Dania are no strangers to the deadly impacts of climate change in their homes. In this episode, listen to two climate activists from different walks of life dive into all things climate justice, from the dangers of extractive capitalism to the possibilities of policy reinvesting in communities of color.
26 May 2021
Is It Hot Enough for Ya with Emily Wirzba, Government Relations Manager at Environmental Defense Fund and Aryan Ranjan, Florida Our Climate Fellow
Ever wondered how to make your voice heard by elected officials? Aryan sits down with Emily Wirzba, expert climate lobbies and Government Relations Manager at EDF, to talk all things climate change, the importance of lobbying, and how to elevate your voice in the fight for environmental justice.
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