Lets Talk About Climate

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Climate, National  Climate Fellows Meliya Soller and Alexandra Gonzalez have a conversation about “Green Friday”, in place of the long standing Black Friday craze.   

They talk about the history and their own life experiences of Black Friday, and how we could better live sustainably by choosing to participate instead with Green Friday, an anti-Black Friday event. As overconsumption and consumerism continue to take a toll on our earth, we believe it is important and possible to hold onto values and actions that better our communities, rather than participate in wasteful and mindless shopping for the holidays. 

SIGN OUR PETITION: 

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/our-health-and-our-climate-cant-wait-finalize-the-strongest-possible-pollution-standards-by-may?source=CTC 

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN:

Website: www.changethechamber.org  

Twitter: twitter.com/LobbyForClimate     

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lobbyforclimate  

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lobbyforclimate  

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChangeTheChamber  

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@changeuschamber  

LET'S TALK ABOUT CLIMATE:

Audio Only Podcasts: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkaboutclimate    

Twitter: twitter.com/talkclimatepod  

Instagram: www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutclimatepod  
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Letstalkaboutclimate

To tout and celebrate the funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and to discuss local implementation in Michigan, Change the Chamber hosted an educational webinar in partnership with the Climate Action Campaign. We presented how the IRA has benefitted Michigan particularly, with state-specific information about investments and projects made possible through IRA and IIJA funding and regulations. We also discussed present and upcoming opportunities to continue the progress these bills have created, focusing on achieving the science-based climate target of 50% greenhouse gas emissions reductions by 2030 and improved environmental justice.

Thank you to our excellent speakers, Aaron Petykowski (Climate Action Campaign), Dionna Brown (Black Millennials for Flint), and John Freeman (Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association), for their valuable presentations and discussions. We would also like to thank our wonderful moderator, Will Felix (Change the Chamber). This event greatly benefitted from all of your contributions and your crucial work and experiences.

RESOURCES FROM AARON PETYKOWSKI:

Climate Wins Here MI: https://www.actonclimate.com/climate-wins-in-mi-2/

Climate Wins Here Map: https://www.actonclimate.com/cwh-map

For more information email: [email protected]  

SIGN OUR PETITION: 

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/our-health-and-our-climate-cant-wait-finalize-the-strongest-possible-pollution-standards-by-may?source=CTC  

RESOURCES FROM DIONNA BROWN:

Article about her work: https://gradschool.wayne.edu/news/environmental-activist-dionna-brown-informs-the-next-generation-of-biopic-climate-leaders-50454

Email Dionna at: [email protected] 

RESOURCES FROM JOHN FREEMAN:

Visit his organization at https://www.2glrea.org Email John at: [email protected]  

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHANGE THE CHAMBER VISIT: www.changethechamber.org

In this episode of "Let’s Talk About Climate" we hear about the transition to environmentally sustainable governance (ESG), particularly within our growing ocean economy, from our guest Dr. Jay Golden. ESG’s impacts on our society, government, and businesses go far beyond the surface level and must be analyzed extensively. Moreover, we discuss the rural-urban divide, how this impacts our transition to ESG, and how we can bridge this divide to effectively address climate issues.

In this episode of “Let’s Talk About Climate”, our Change the Chamber fellow Alexandra Xochil Gonzalez-Edgar (she/her) sits down and talks with Jennifer Cardenas (she/ella), a national campaign and grassroots organizer within the green non-profit sphere. Jennifer lives in Southern California’s Inland Empire, specifically Fontana. 

In this episode we talked to Jennifer about the lived life experiences of frontline communities, which are communities that experience the most immediate and worst impacts of climate change and are most often communities of color, Indigenous, and low-income. Not only is Jennifer a person of rich and vast life experience, but she has also dedicated herself to working within social impact efforts, specifically working in the intersections of climate change efforts as an organizing representative for a national nonprofit organization.

SIGN OUR PETITION:

https://tinyurl.com/SFPPetition

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN:

Website: www.changethechamber.org  

Twitter: twitter.com/LobbyForClimate  

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lobbyforclimate 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lobbyforclimate 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChangeTheChamber 

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@changeuschamber 

LET'S TALK ABOUT CLIMATE:

Twitter: twitter.com/talkclimatepod 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutclimatepod 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Letstalkaboutclimate

In this special episode of "Let’s Talk About Climate," hosted by Yesenia Chavez, we delve into the crucial intersection of environmental justice and Hispanic heritage. Joining us is Danielle Berkowitz-Sklar from EcoMadres, a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting young people’s health from climate and air pollution. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we explore how environmental issues disproportionately affect Hispanic communities and discuss key examples. The episode highlights the resilience and community empowerment efforts of EcoMadres, showcasing success stories and strategies employed to advocate for environmental justice.

As the episode wraps up, listeners are encouraged to take action by following the provided links, signing petitions, and joining the fight for a cleaner and more equitable environment. Join us in this important conversation and help make a positive impact on climate and environmental justice.

RESOURCES FROM ECOMADRES:

Active petitions:

momscleanairforce.org/petitions/ 

Tell Biden and EPA to move quickly to finalize strong pollution protections: 

bit.ly/StrongerPollutionProtections 

Ecomadres webpage:

momscleanairforce.org/ecomadres/ 

Ecomadres Instagram and Twitter: @ecomadres_

Ecomadres Facebook: @EcoMadresUSA

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN:

Website: www.changethechamber.org 

Twitter: twitter.com/LobbyForClimate  

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lobbyforclimate 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lobbyforclimate 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChangeTheChamber 

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@changeuschamber 

LET'S TALK ABOUT CLIMATE:

Audio Only Podcasts: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letstalkaboutclimate 

Twitter: twitter.com/talkclimatepod 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutclimatepod 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Letstalkaboutclimate

Baltimore is a 62% Black port city on the coast of Maryland. It is the most populous city in Maryland and is the home of more than 200 neighborhoods and a city famous for its historical landmarks, excellent seafood, and tourist attractions. Its history stretches back to the 1700s, with redlining creating a cycle impacting public works, housing, and planning in the city that has been detrimental to the city’s majority-Black population. In this episode of Let’s Talk About Climate, National Climate Fellows Will Felix and Erika Pietrzak talk with Baltimore water quality experts Tom Pelton & Darin Crew about why the poor water quality in Baltimore is such an epidemic, and what can be done to fix it.

RESOURCES FROM TOM PELTON:

environmentalintegrity.org 

Stopping the Flood Beneath Baltimore’s Streets - https://environmentalintegrity.org/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-SEWAGE-REPORT.pdf 

RESOURCES FROM DARIN CREW:

https://bluewaterbaltimore.org/baltimore-events/

https://herringrunnursery.bluewaterbaltimore.org/

https://bluewaterbaltimore.org/report-pollution/

Expedited sewer reimbursement program by Baltimore City DPW:

https://publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/sewer-consent-decree/building-backups:

The sewage issue and back up programs:

https://bluewaterbaltimore.org/baltimore-sewage-problem/

Baltimore Water Watch:

https://baltimorewaterwatch.org/

Fact sheets on land cover change from 12-18 that he referenced:

https://chesapeaketrees.net/understand-your-canopy/

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN:

Website: www.changethechamber.org

Twitter: twitter.com/LobbyForClimate

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lobbyforclimate

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lobbyforclimate

Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChangeTheChamber

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@changeuschamber

LET'S TALK ABOUT CLIMATE:

Twitter: twitter.com/talkclimatepod

Instagram: www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutclimatepod

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Letstalkaboutclimate

Change the Chamber hosted a successful “Climate Wins In Wisconsin” event thanks to our engaging and informative speakers, Aaron Petykowski (Climate Action Campaign), Andrew Werthmann (Eau Claire, WI City Councilmember), and Katie Rosenburg (Mayor of Wausau, WI). 
It was great to hear about all the initiatives taking place in Wisconsin that have been made easier through federal climate legislation, including the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill.

On this episode of Let's Talk About Climate, we celebrate our climate victories and discuss the power of our voices. Join us as we invite Aaron Petykowski from the Climate Action Campaign (CAC) to discuss CAC's Solution for Pollution and Climate Wins Here campaigns, and how we are closer to a greener future than you might think.

RESOURCES FROM CAC:

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CHANGE THE CHAMBER (CTC) CAMPAIGN:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@changethechamberteam2513

LET'S TALK ABOUT CLIMATE ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

What is climate justice? Join Aryaana Khan to hear about what climate justice means to her and why you also need to care about it.  

This podcast is available now on your podcast platform of choice including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, to find where you can listen to more episodes, go to https://anchor.fm/letstalkaboutclimate

FOLLOW US

Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkclimatepod

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Letstalkaboutclimate/

Email us questions or inquiries at [email protected]

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN

Website: changethechamber.org

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LobbyForClimate

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lobbyforclimate/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeTheChamber

Have you ever wondered why it is important to focus on local climate solutions? We invite Elise Pierson to share her story and insights as a young person involved in local climate solutions in upper New York State. 

This podcast is available now on your podcast platform of choice including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, to find where you can listen to more episodes, go to https://anchor.fm/letstalkaboutclimate

FOLLOW US

Twitter: https://twitter.com/talkclimatepod

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Letstalkaboutclimate/

Email us questions or inquiries at [email protected]

LEAR MORE ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN

Website: changethechamber.org

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LobbyForClimate

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lobbyforclimate/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeTheChamber