Untrained Wisdom

5: Climate Action Activist Miriam Kashia


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Miriam Kashia has always loved the outdoors. But the North Liberty, Iowa woman became aware of the impact climate change is having on the planet long before most people, and felt compelled to do something about it. Now in her late 70s, Miriam describes herself as a climate action warrior. In this interview, she talks about walking across the U.S. to raise awareness about the climate crisis, protesting the DAPL project, her arrest record, and more.

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Groups referenced in this interview are: 100 Grannies for a Livable Future, MoveOn, 350, and Pachamama Alliance

Miriam's Recommendations:
- The Race to Save the World
- We Rise to Resist: Voices from a New Era in Women's Political Action

Shuva's Recommendation:
- Blue Planet and Blue Planet II

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Untrained WisdomBy Shuva Rahim