In this episode of our “Let’s Talk About Climate” podcast we talk to Kimberly Smith, the Southern Appalachian Community Conservationist Specialist from The Wilderness Society and newly appointed member of the Federal Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names. From policy to place names, Indigenous people in the United States face oppression, prejudice, and racism in the outdoor environment. A member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Kim illuminates efforts in the Southeastern United States for climate justice for Indigenous communities, emphasizing the importance of intergenerational healing, youth involvement, and tribal sovereignty in climate justice.

IMPORTANT RESOURCES FROM KIMBERLY SMITH:

https://www.outdoorrenaming.org

https://www.talielohi.com

https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1892/advisory-committee-on-reconciliation-in-place-names.htm

https://www.wilderness.org/articles/blog/kuwohi-name-restored-smokies-why-does-matter

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In this continuation of From Fields to Policy, Farm Bill & Food Justice we dive deeper into how the Farm Bill affects each of us, from the food we eat and how we access it, to the health of our communities and environment. Join Change the Chamber*Lobby for Climate and the Climate Action Campaign as we explore the role the Farm Bill plays in our food system and the bill’s environmental justice implications. This session details opportunities to create a more sustainable food system through other legislation and initiatives and the successes and challenges marginalized communities face in agricultural businesses and obtaining food security. 

CHANGE THE CHAMBER RESOURCES

Visit our website: https://www.changethechamber.org 

Defend our climate petition: this will help ensure that the climate protections included in the IRA are not weakened https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/defend-our-climate-2/?source=CTC

Get out the vote: https://www.changethechamber.org/gotv

Change the Chamber’s Farm Bill Policy Brief (authored by Gabby Meyers): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K89nT1Rmr3fYctNyIR8lSQtZAIco3K4KSWhJLZebpQ4/edit?usp=sharing

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RESOURCES FROM OMANJANA GOSWAMI

https://www.ucsusa.org/resources/cultivating-control

https://www.ucsusa.org/sites/default/files/2024-05/Cultivating%20Control_white%20paper%20final_May%2010_OG_PDF.pdf

RESOURCES FROM GEOFF HORSFIELD

More on EWG and subsidies - https://www.ewg.org/areas-focus/farming-agriculture/farm-subsidies

More on Conservation and the IRA - https://www.ewg.org/areas-focus/farming-agriculture/conservation

More on pesticide preemption - https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/06/20/bayer-roundup-farm-bill-lobbying/ 

RESOURCES FROM VANESSA GARCIA POLANCO

Visit: https://www.youngfarmers.org/

Agriculture is essential to all of our lives, even if it often goes unnoticed. Climate change is changing agriculture and our food supply chains, and the U.S. Farm Bill, which is crucial to many aspects of our food systems, is up for renegotiation. From conservation to food assistance, the Farm Bill has far-reaching implications that it affects during its five-year lifespan. From Fields to Policy: Understanding the Farm Bill, the first of two virtual sessions on the Farm Bill by Change the Chamber*Lobby for Climate and co-sponsored by the Climate Action Campaign, compares and analyzes the current and upcoming versions of the Farm Bill.

In this episode of the "Let's Talk About Climate" podcast, Nora Cross interviews Kyle Rebar to learn more about current and future transportation options in L.A., and the impact of our transportation choices on the environment. The conversation focuses on reducing the use of private vehicles and venturing into using buses and metro when possible. 

LINKS SHARED BY KYLE REBAR:  

Website: https://kylerebar.biz 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-rebar-545103237/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylerebarf/ 

EPA stats about transportation emissions — https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/fast-facts-transportation-greenhouse-gas-emissions

Rail V. Flying — Amtrak from San Francisco to Los Angeles costs $58 and produces 8kg of CO2. 

https://blocicarbon.com/rail-calculator/

A flight from SFO to LAX costs $117 and produces 174 kg of CO2 (0.192 tons / passenger). 

https://co2.myclimate.org/en/portfolios?calculation_id=7229131

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In this episode of the "Let's Talk About Climate" podcast, Sarah Hill interviews guests Eillin Delapaz-Aceves and Kian Tanner to discuss their changemaker journeys, including the power of social media, the importance of both education and empathy, and the landmark Montana Held case.

Eillin Delapaz-Aceves is the creator of Shes_Aesthete, a social media account dedicated to climate education and sustainability, as well as the Social Media and Online Content Coordinator at Our Children's Trust, a nonprofit public interest law firm representing youth in rights-based climate change litigation.

Kian Tanner is one of 16 youth plaintiffs in the constitutional climate lawsuit Held v. State of Montana—the first-ever youth-led climate case to go to trial and win in the United States. Eillin and Kian share their personal changemaker journeys and dive into what the victory in Montana means, what the trial was like, and what’s to come.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/youthvgov 

SHES_AESTHETE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shes_aesthete/

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Change the Chamber hosted an inspiring panel discussion on environmental justice and climate action in partnership with the Climate Action Campaign. This event highlighted the critical intersection of climate change and social injustices, emphasizing that environmental justice is a fundamental human right. Attendees heard powerful insights from advocates representing frontline communities, who shared how the Inflation Reduction Act can be utilized to promote equitable access to clean energy, reduce pollution, and empower community-led solutions. Our expert panelists illustrated the challenges they face and stressed the importance of centering their voices in our collective fight against climate change. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this vital conversation!

CHANGE THE CHAMBER RESOURCES

Visit our website: https://www.changethechamber.org

Sign our Defend Our Climate petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/d...

Changemaker Training: https://www.changethechamber.org/how-...

Resources to help Get Out the Vote - https://www.changethechamber.org/gotv

Info on cobalt mining in the DRC from our blog: https://www.changethechamber.org/news...

RESOURCES FROM ROZINA KANCHWALA

Feel free to connect with her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozina-kanchwala/

Follow Eco.Logic: https://www.instagram.com/eco.logic.programs/ 

RESOURCES FROM KYLA T. SMITH

Contact her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylatsmith or on

Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kylatheejgal/

Check out the Chilli climate app: https://www.chilli.club/

To learn https://www.freecongo.org

RESOURCES FROM HAZEL CHANDLER

This event aimed to inspire and inform attendees about emerging opportunities in the green sector and shed light on how these careers can pave the way for a more inclusive and environmentally conscious economy.

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This event shed light on how climate change affects public health in Wisconsin. It highlighted the current initiatives aimed at curbing the detrimental effects of climate change, and examined ways to shield Wisconsinites from further climate-induced health risks. The discussion also included the recent revisions to air pollution standards and other measures taken by the Biden administration, which could potentially alleviate the climate impacts. Attendees were informed about steps they could take to accelerate progress in addressing climate change and its implications for public health.

Thank you to our inspiring speakers: Senator Jeff Smith (Wisconsin, District 31), Margaret Thelen (Climate and Health Program Manager, Wisconsin Department of Health Services), Katie Rosenberg (Mayor of Wausau, WI), and Kate Florek (Manager, Marathon County Health Department). We would also like to thank our wonderful moderators, Evey Mengelkoch and Erika Pietrzak (Change the Chamber). 

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In this episode of the "Let's Talk About Climate" podcast, Erika Pietrzak interviews Dionna Brown, National Director of the Youth EJ Griots Program for Young, Gifted, and Green, about environmental racism, activism, empowering youth, and insights from their work supporting communities impacted by crises like Flint's water crisis.

LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUNG, GIFTED, AND GREEN:

https://www.younggiftedgreen.org  

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In this episode of the "Let's Talk About Climate" podcast, Sarah Hill and Tony Passino discuss a new training developed by National Climate Fellows from Change the Chamber Lobby for Climate. As one of the first people to complete the training, Sarah shares how the training impacted their confidence and motivation. After learning about Sarah's experience, Tony talks about how the training was developed and what hopes there are for the future of the training. Interested in signing up for the training? Visit our website to learn more! 

CHANGEMAKER TRAINING DETAILS & REGISTRATION:

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