Uptown Chats

By Jaron Burke, Lonnie Portis, WE ACT for Environmental Justice

Join Jaron and Lonnie as they explore issues in their community through the eyes of everyday people, and discuss how environmental justice is showing up in the news. It’s not just for experts, it's fo... more

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The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

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July 29, 2024Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
There’s nothing “natural” about natural gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) is no different. Lonnie and Jaron are joined by Roishetta Ozane to talk about how LNG facilities impact environmental justice communities in the fourth episode of our Wrong Direction mini-series.
Guest:
Roishetta Ozane, Founder and Director of Vessel Project of Louisiana

Extra Resources:
Natural Gas Explained
Overview of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
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July 08, 2024Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Technology is great, but is it always the answer? Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn about carbon capture and storage (CCS) with help from Dr. Ana Baptista in the third episode of our Wrong Direction mini-series.
Guest Information:
Ana Baptista, Associate Professor of Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management & Co-Director of the Tishman Environment and Design Center at The New School
Extra Resources:
DOE Carbon Management Projects (CONNECT) Toolkit
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40min
June 24, 2024Hydrogen
Green, blue, gray, and brown - so many colors of hydrogen! Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn why WE ACT considers hydrogen a false solution in addressing climate and environmental justice. Guests include WE ACT's Federal Research Manager, Manuel Salgado, and Cecil Corbin-Mark Environmental Justice Research Fellow, Tali Natter.
Extra Resources:
Hydrogen Fuel Cell 101
Explain It Like I’m Five (ELI5)
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June 10, 2024 Energy is Environmental Justice
Energy is here, there, everywhere! Join Jaron and Lonnie for the first episode of the Wrong Direction mini-series to learn from WE ACT's Federal Policy Director, Anastasia Gordon, about new energy technologies that are creating environmental justice challenges.
Over the next three months, the Wrong Direction mini-series will explore the impacts of the current U.S. energy policy on individuals in environmental justice communities with the help of a few special guests.
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29min
June 03, 2024 Announcing Wrong Direction Mini-Series
Summer is almost here - just in time for Uptown Chat's new mini-series starting on June 10th. Over the next three months, this series will explore the impacts of the current U.S. energy policy on individuals in environmental justice communities with the help of a few special guests.
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May 27, 2024Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Lonnie and Jaron are joined by Albert ‘AJ’ Yuan to highlight the role of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in building the environmental justice movement.
Guest Information:
Albert ‘AJ’ Yuan, WE ACT’s Federal Policy Legislative Coordinator
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31min
May 13, 2024 Federal, State, and City Primary Election (June 25)
It’s time to vote again! Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn about the upcoming Federal, State, and City primary election on June 25 with the help of Pamela Stewart-Martinez, WE ACT’s Director of Civic Engagement & Organizing.
Find important election information at weact.org/vote!
Register for one of WE ACT’s upcoming Candidates Forums at weact.org/events
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29min
April 22, 2024 Celebrating Parks on Earth Day
Happy Earth Day, Earth Week, Earth Month! To celebrate, Lonnie and Jaron are joined by Stephanie Caban from Riverside Park Conservancy to talk about why parks are so important for environmental justice.
Help Jaron raise money for Riverside Park Conservancy by donating at bit.ly/runforparks!
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33min
April 08, 2024 Honoring Cecil Corbin-Mark
In honor of Cecil Corbin-Mark, WE ACT’s first full-time employee, Lonnie and Jaron are joined by Executive Director Peggy Shepard to learn about the formation of WE ACT and the legacy of Cecil’s work.
Join us for the Cecil Corbin-Mark Street Naming Ceremony on April 20th!
Apply for the Cecil Corbin-Mark Fellowship for Environmental Justice Leadership.
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33min

FAQs about Uptown Chats:

How many episodes does Uptown Chats have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.