On today’s show, a profile of Kenyan climate activist, feminist and educator Leonida Odongo and her organization Haki Nawiri Afrika.

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On today’s show, founder and project manager for Valley Improvement Project Bianca Lopez continues our conversation from last week on their upcoming climate endeavors for the Modesto community.  We’ll switch gears and hear from Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla executive director for Restore the Delta and Scott Artis executive director of Golden State Salmon Association on their recent, collaborative lawsuit against the California Department of Water Resources alleging their Delta Tunnel Project violates the California Environmental Quality Act.

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On today’s show, I’ll speak to founder and CEO of 10Power Sandra Kwak on the upcoming Extinction Rebellion SF Bay action at Wells Fargo HQ in San Francisco on Monday.  We’ll switch gears and speak to founder and project manager of Modesto-based Valley Improvement Project on the screening of the short documentary Burning Injustice at Modesto State Theater on Saturday and then we’ll close out the show with Logan Evasco head of product at Universe on establishing a path for climate minded folks to run for office.

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On today’s show, I’ll speak to the Climate Center’s Chief Operating Officer, Barry Vesser on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 11% decrease in the 2024-25 climate budget, we’ll switch gears and speak to climate attorney for EPIC, Matt Simmons on a recent win for the Port of Humboldt, a new offshore wind tunnel.  And, Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force’s 4th Annual Summit is happening today.  You can get the details on how to get registered at there website:  cemtf.org

Photo by Shaun Dakin on Unsplash

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On today’s show, I’ll speak to American University Professor Dr. Dana R. Fisher on her latest publication, “Saving Ourselves:  From Climate Shocks to Climate Action” (release on 2/13/2024). Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action is now available for pre-order!

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On today’s show, I’ll spend the hour speaking to Stacy Malkan co-founder and managing editor of U.S. Right to Know – the nonprofit public health research group, recapping 2023 and giving us a preview of what’s in store for 2024.

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On today’s show, I’ll speak to author David Sedlak on his latest book Water for All:  Global Solutions for a Changing Climate.  We’ll switch gears and hear an excerpt from a webinar put on by A Growing Culture featuring renowned seedologist and scientist Debal Deb.

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On today’s show, a recap of the Conference of Parties 28 with The Climate Center’s COO Barry Vesser.  We’ll switch gears and hear some good news from New Voices are Rising Program Director Mykela Patton on their recent grant receipt from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA)

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An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. Listen to A Rude Awakening anytime via our community-powered KPFA Archive

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An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. Listen to A Rude Awakening anytime via our community-powered KPFA Archive

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