The Most Important Question

#96: A Just Alternative to Climate Disaster *and* Gentrification


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In Episode 96, Quinn & Brian ask: How do we orchestrate a just energy transition for frontline low- and middle-income communities — from the inside out?

Our guest is: Daphany Rose Sanchez, Executive Director of Kinetic Communities Consulting and fourth generation Brooklynite. Daphany advocates for energy equity and efficiency access in housing for New York City's low-income and immigrant communities. By working with energy and affordable housing industry partners, she helps New Yorkers save money, feel safe, and live in a cleaner environment.

Time and time again, Black and Brown communities in the U.S. have been forced to bear the brunt of inequity. Now that politicians are putting some lip service to solving some of the environmental problems that disproportionately affect these communities, Daphany and other advocates are making sure that their voices are heard and included as part of the solution. If the goal is reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but the solution is going to once again let these communities down — then Daphany is on team Let The Planet Go To Shit. The environment is great and all, but “it’s not worth living on a planet where people aren't cared for.” And we 100% agree.

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INI Book Club: 

  • "Bargaining for Brooklyn: Community Organizations in the Entrepreneurial City" by Marwell Nicole


Links:

  • Twitter: @Daph_NYC_
  • Instagram: @daph_nyc_
  • Kinetic Communities Consulting
  • UHAB (Urban Homesteading Assistance Board)
  • Climate Works for All Coalition
  • WOCCS (Women of Color Collective of Sustainability)


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