This Is Nashville

Climate change and vulnerable communities

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Through the Nashville Environmental Justice Initiative, Tennessee State University and Urban Green Lab are working to capture the voices of those affected first and worst. Today we hear about this first-of-its-kind oral history project. We also hear how these same communities are a source for real solutions to a more sustainable and equitable Nashville.

Today's episode was produced by Tasha A.F. Lemley.

Guests

  • Stephanie Roach, Assistant Director of Special Initiatives, Urban Green Lab
  • Dr. Reginald Archer, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Tennessee State University
  • Elios Freeman, Nashville native and community activist and organizer
  • Lyndell (Lynn) B. Edmondson, Instructional Designer, John Early Museum Magnet Middle School



    Further in

    VOICES OF RESILIENCE | A Nashville Environmental Justice Initiative Story Archive
    WPLN | Tennessee officials are worried about wetlands. Here’s why.
    WPLN | Wetlands lessen floods. Tennessee lawmakers plan to erode the regulations that protect them.

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