Where The Climate Things Are

Jr Rodriguez | Environmental Filmmaker, Adventure Photographer & Skier


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In this episode of the Where The Climate Things Are podcast, Jr Rodriguez shares his journey as a mestizo filmmaker and adventure photographer, discussing his background, his awakening to climate issues, and his passion for outdoor recreation. 

We talk about:

  • Growing up in Houston and witnessing environmental inequity firsthand

  • Working in adaptation and resilience efforts

  • The role of people-centric storytelling in environmentalism 

  • The intersection of cultural heritage, climate change and outdoor access 

  • Coffee! 

Links

Jr’s instagram 

Māori intro 

Protect Our Winters 

Last Descents piece

Houston Parks Bayou Map

Greens Bayou

Halls Bayou

Glacier Book 

Colo Coffee

Patagonia coffee/mountain bike film

Barnacle Food hotsauce

WTCTA Patreon

keywords

climate change, environmental justice, outdoor recreation, storytelling, community engagement, filmmaking, Houston, personal journey, climate awareness, nature connection, flood mitigation, environmental work, storytelling, cultural heritage, innovative solutions, community impact, filmmaking, environmentalism, economic incentives 

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