Best Climate Justice Alliance Podcasts (2024)

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Indivisible #ICYMI 41:28

1h ago41:28

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In the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris's nomination at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, we bring you a another story of hope - about US how the people responded to President Trump's election in 2016. Indivisible began as a google doc and turned into the largest anti-Trump movement in the US in support of affordable healthcare and…

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Safeguarding Senegal From the Threats of Offshore Drilling 29:06

5h ago29:06

29:06

In this episode of Equity in Every Drop, host Thomas sits down with Mbacké Seck, Hann Baykeeper from Senegal. Mbacké has dedicated years to protecting Hann Bay and advocating for Senegalese communities reliant on waterways for livelihood and recreation. They discuss the environmental and socio-economic impacts of offshore drilling on Senegal, contr…

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The Department: How a Violent Government Bureaucracy Killed Hundreds and Hid the Evidence 50:39

6h ago50:39

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In the early 2010s, reports began to emerge of deaths linked to a government department. Suicide notes, coroners' reports, and research by disabled activists pointed to failings within the Department for Work and Pensions – the DWP – the government body responsible for the disability benefits system. As years passed, and austerity tightened its gri…

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#030 Unpacking People's Power 24:06

14d ago24:06

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What will a People's Power movement look like in South Africa? In this episode, Francina Nkosi of the Waterberg Women's Advocacy Organisation leads a powerful discussion on the meaning and impact of People's Power. Joined by Thandi Tess Tshaka from the Botshabelo Unemployed Movement, Brighton Phiri of Nu-Climate Vision, Priyanka Naidoo from Green C…

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The Arc | Climate Justice in the Arctic: Part 1 28:55

4h ago28:55

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In today’s episode of The Arc, ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg interview Gunn-Britt Retter, Head of the Arctic and Environmental Unit at the Saami Council, in part one of three episodes focused on climate justice in the Arctic. We dive into Gunn-Britt’s background and her work on the Saami Council. Gunn-Britt outlines how climate change is …

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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Carl Bruch 56:48

1h ago56:48

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In this episode, ECSP's Claire Doyle speaks with Carl Bruch, Senior Attorney and Director of International Programs at the Environmental Law Institute and the founding President of the Environmental Peacebuilding Association. Bruch describes the early conversations, visioning, and initiatives that helped establish the field, how he's seen it evolve…

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Forest Under Siege, with Author Rand Schenk - Part 2 29:00

10d ago29:00

29:00

Today’s episode is part two of my interview with Rand Schenk, author of a great new book on history of the Forest Service, its founder, Gifford Pinchot, and over 100 years of forest management and mismanagement in the Pacific Northwest. The book, “Forest Under Siege: The Story of Old Growth After Gifford Pinchot”, chronicles the Forest Service’s pr…

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Moz Azimitabar - ChangeMaker Chat - Art and Making Change 43:00

1d ago43:00

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Moz Azimitabar is one of Australia’s most celebrated emerging artists, having been a finalist in the Archibald Prize twice. But Moz is not like other artists, he found his art not at art school but in the barbarism of Australia’s offshore detention regime in Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island. Moz sought refuge in Australia because he was persecuted f…

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#029 The Story of the Coalition (So Far) 38:32

22d ago38:32

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The Climate Justice Coalition (CJC) is a South African coalition of over 60 trade unions, civil society, grassroots, and community-based organisations. It is a powerful movement taking on the climate crisis by advancing a transformative climate justice agenda, which works to overcome the deep inequality, poverty and multiple injustices that South A…

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Scaling Change - Amanda Tattersall on making change big and small #ICYMI 43:54

28d ago43:54

43:54

This week we get a little personal and our host shares some of her experiences about making change. How can we hold together big ambition for social change on issues like climate alongside the small work required to build powerful connections across our diversity and difference? This piece explores the tensions of scale between big and small, fast …

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Power Out: Decommissioning Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant 41:15

21d ago41:15

41:15

In this episode of Equity in Every Drop, Victoria Leung, a staff attorney for Hudson Riverkeeper, and Richard Webster, former legal director and current outside counsel for Hudson Riverkeeper, join to discuss the controversial history and closure of the Indian Point nuclear power plant in upstate New York. The conversation delves into the safety co…

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Forest Under Siege, with Author Rand Schenk - Part 1 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

Today’s episode is part one of a two part interview with Rand Schenk, author of a fascinating and timely new history of the Forest Service, its founder, Gifford Pinchot, and over 100 years of forest management and mismanagement in the Pacific Northwest. The book, “Forest Under Siege: The Story of Old Growth After Gifford Pinchot”, explores the Fore…

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Environmental Cooperation in the Middle East: A Conversation with Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed 32:31

2M ago32:31

32:31

In today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, Wilson Center Global Fellow and environmental journalist Anneliese Palmer speaks with longtime leader in regional environmental diplomacy and Executive Director of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed. In their conversation, Dr. Hamed unpacks the opportunities and challenge…

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Matthew McGregor - ChangeMaker Chat - Post-Election Strategy 58:48

30d ago58:48

58:48

How do elections and new governments change how we make change? In the wake of the election of a new Labour Government in the UK, we talk with Matthew McGregor from 38 Degrees about what the new government might mean for progressive political strategy. We explore Matthew’s background and his time working with unions and the Obama campaign to learn …

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NATO’s Paul Rushton on the Alliance’s Climate Security Efforts 37:34

1M ago37:34

37:34

When senior officials from 32 countries meet in Washington, DC next week for the NATO Summit, deterrence and defense, as well as Ukraine and global partnerships, are at the top of the agenda. Under Secretary General Stoltenberg’s leadership, NATO has recognized that climate change is also reshaping the security landscape. In today’s episode of New …

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Rathana Chea - ChangeMaker Chat - Diversity and Climate 1:06:46

1M ago1:06:46

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There is a lot of talk about the need for diversity, but what does diversity actually mean? In this conversation Rathana Chea shares how he has learnt how to value the power of difference and connection across his time in making social change, sharing insights from social movements while he was in school, to community organising, to working with Gr…

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Toxic Trails: The Ongoing Impact of Coal Ash Pollution 47:17

2M ago47:17

47:17

In the fourth episode of 'Equity In Every Drop,' host Thomas Hynes dives into the perilous world of coal ash, the toxic byproduct of coal combustion. The episode begins with an enlightening conversation with Dan Estrin, General Counsel and Legal Director of Waterkeeper Alliance. Dan breaks down what coal ash is, its history of unsafe disposal in th…

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Fighting for our Drinking Water, with North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

Whether you live in a city, a small town, or even if you get your water from a well like I do, one of the biggest threats to drinking water in the Pacific Northwest is industrial logging. (A hugely notable exception is portland, which as my guest will touch on in the interview, does not allow logging in its drinking water source, the Bull Run water…

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UK Election Special - ChangeMaker Chat - participation and elections 39:24

2M ago39:24

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In this special UK national election episode we are joined by Marc Stears from UCL Policy Lab and Martha MacKenzie from Civic Power to talk about the 2025 national election from the perspective of participatory and everyday politics. Civic Power Fund and the UCL Policy Lab are sponsors of this podcast, and this episode was conducted in London in th…

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#028 Unbundling Eskom | Trevor Shaku 1:01:28

2M ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Why trade unions are worried about electricity market reforms. In this episode, Trevor Shaku, the national spokesperson of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), talks to host Alex Lenferna about the major electricity market reforms underway in South Africa. The discussion revolves around South Africa's electricity future and the gov…

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Saving Oregon's Kelp Forests, with Tom Calvanese of Oregon Kelp Alliance 36:00

3M ago36:00

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The Coast Range Association is a founding member of the brand new Oregon Ocean Alliance, which has formed to more effectively advocate for Oregon’s ocean and coast ecosystems. In a future episode, I’ll be talking with some of the other founding members about our mission and goals and all of that good stuff. The reason I bring it up today is that on…

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Tina Rothery - ChangeMaker Chat - Nanas against Fracking 1:06:12

2M ago1:06:12

1:06:12

The UK’s Nana’s against Fracking are a grassroots movement that spread across regional UK communities to stop gas fracking. The movement was led by a legion of women who had never, or only at a distance, been involved in making change, but felt compelled to act when they found out about the catastrophic effects of fracking on the environment and co…

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Crisis on the Colorado River 1:04:28

3M ago1:04:28

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This episode of Equity In Every Drop delves into the climate-related complexities surrounding the Colorado River, a critical water source affecting the lives and livelihoods of 40 million Americans, spanning seven states, two countries, and several Tribes. Our first guest, environmental activist, river guide, and Colorado Riverkeeper, John Weisheit…

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Labour Movement Solidarity with Palestine 54:39

3M ago54:39

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At the time of recording, Israel’s relentless bombardment of Rafah continues. Around 1 million people have been forced to flee the city. Condemning the assault on Rafah, Spain, Ireland and Norway have joined 140 other countries in officially recognising a Palestinian state. It is a symbolic action that has undoubtedly damaged diplomatic relations b…

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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Dr. Dhanasree Jayaram 33:24

3M ago33:24

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In this episode, ECSP's Claire Doyle speaks with Dr. Dhanasree Jayaram, Program Manager at Climate Diplomacy and Assistant Professor at the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India. Dr. Jayaram describes what environmental peacebuilding looks like in the context of South Asia, how climate diplomacy connects to environmental peacebuilding, and h…

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The Arc | Dr. Mizan Khan on Loss and Damage and Bangladesh’s Role as a Climate Adaptation Leader 32:39

3M ago32:39

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n today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, ECSP’s Claire Doyle and Angus Soderberg speak with Dr. Mizan Khan, Deputy Director at the International Center for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), a research institute based in Bangladesh. Dr. Khan describes Bangladesh’s vulnerability to climate change and its unique role as an adaptation leader…

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Samuel Chu - ChangeMaker Chat - Anti-Authoritarianism 1:00:50

3M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

How on earth can any of us challenge might of authoritarian government? Samuel Chu has been contesting government over-reach and human rights abuses in China, Russia, Belarus and more - and as a US citizen and community organiser has a refreshing take on how we can all contribute to a movement against authoritarianism. In this episode he explores h…

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Constellations of Care: Anarcha-Feminism in Practice 1:04:32

3M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

'Whether one is an anarchist or not, the contemporary turn of geopolitical events—from the global phenomena of pandemics, fascistic regimes, and collapsing infrastructure for any sort of social well-being, to capitalist-fueled climate catastrophes and displacement, to occupations spiraling into genocides—has compelled a shift toward prioritizing do…

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Poor Windy Update: BLM Backs Down After Tree Sit! 29:00

4M ago29:00

29:00

About a year and half ago, we did an episode on a Bureau of Land Management, or BLM, timber sale in Southern Oregon called Poor Windy, as part of our Worth More Standing series highlighting some of the biggest threats to mature and old growth forests on public lands. Recently, community activists set up a tree sit in an old growth grove that was ta…

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Love and Power - ChangeMaker Chat - Ending Violence against Women 47:42

4M ago47:42

47:42

While we know that too many women live with the ever-present threat of violence our societies seem to struggle with what to do about it. While we have refuges services, and at times the issue is raised in national debate, we seem unable to address the problem at its core. In the UK, Love and Power is a new organisation that is seeking to end vioelc…

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The Arc | Dr. Renata Giannini on Women Environmental Defenders in the Amazon and Climate Mitigation 33:21

4M ago33:21

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In today’s episode of “The Arc,” ECSP’s Angus Soderberg and Claire Doyle interview Wilson Center Fellow, Dr. Renata Giannini. She shares stories and solutions from her work with women environmental defenders in the Amazon and she looks ahead at COP30 in Brazil. We also hear from Dr. Giannini about her work as a program manager and senior researcher…

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Northwest Forest Plan: Protecting the Siuslaw National Forest 29:00

4M ago29:00

29:00

Today, we’re going to go deep on an incredibly important subject, albeit one with a somewhat less than stirring name if you aren’t already familiar: The northwest forest plan The northwest forest plan sets the overall management strategy for 17 National Forests across a staggering 24 million acres of federal lands in Washington, Oregon and northwes…

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Offshore Drilling and The Future of Our Islands 38:31

4M ago38:31

38:31

This episode of 'Equity In Every Drop' features an in-depth conversation about the pressing climate challenges confronting The Bahamas, a vulnerable island nation on the front lines of climate change, battling sea-level rise, and the looming threat of offshore drilling. Hosted by Thomas Hynes, the show welcomes Rashema Ingraham, Bimini Coastal Wate…

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Andrew Denton - ChangeMaker Chats - Laugh till you die 59:09

4M ago59:09

59:09

If you are in Australia you probably know of Andrew Denton the comedian, but did you know he is also a highly successful changemaker? In this chat Andrew shares his journey of a life that began in comedy, then ventured into long form interviews with the popular television show “Enough Rope”, then a decade ago took him to a decision to try and chang…

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#027 How the Spy Bill is Shrinking Civic Space in South Africa 40:10

4M ago40:10

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Unpacking the General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill. The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill, also known as the Spy Bill, aims to put into action certain suggestions from a review panel regarding the State Security Agency. However, it has sparked significant worry among South African civil society groups. In this episode, CJC coordinator Bu…

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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Dr. Erika Weinthal 34:18

4M ago34:18

34:18

Today’s episode of New Security Broadcast is hosted by ECSP in collaboration with the Environmental Peacebuilding Association as part of a special series, "Thought-leaders and Frontline Workers in Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History." The series features interviews with academics, practitioners, and frontline workers to offer a behind-the-…

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#026 Owning the Renewable Means of Production 56:49

5M ago56:49

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Why social ownership of renewable energy is key. In this episode, Janet Cherry (Professor of Development Studies and renowned anti-Apartheid activist) speaks to us about the exciting work she has been doing on the social ownership of renewable energy. The episode host, Alex Lenferna, speaks to Janet about the team she has been leading, and the rese…

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Celebrating Two Recent Victories for Oceans and State Forests! 29:01

5M ago29:01

29:01

It is important to celebrate our victories, and today we get to talk about two of them! The Oregon Board of Forestry (BoF) recently voted to approve its first ever Habitat Conservation Plan on State Forests, and a bill to fully fund and strengthen Oregon’s Marine Reserve Program sailed through the recent legislative session. To talk about these vic…

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Enough: Why It's Time to Abolish the Super-Rich 52:15

5M ago52:15

52:15

Forbes' annual rich list reveals that 2,781 people in the world have fortunes in excess of $1 billion. 141 people joined the list in 2023, with a combined wealth of around $14 trillion - a $2 trillion collective increase on the previous year. There are now more billionaires than ever before. It is a grotesque state of affairs, when we reflect on th…

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Mona Bani - ChangeMaker Chat 55:09

4M ago55:09

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Mona grew up as a child of refugees fleeing political persecution. Now as an adult in the UK, she has created a new kind of organisation - Revoke - to support people seeking refuge and asylum that builds on her own experience. In this episode of ChangeMakers she tells us about her journey, about the political activism of her parents in Iran, and th…

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The Campaign for Oregon's Estuaries, with Annie Merrill 37:17

5M ago37:17

37:17

We often think of the land and the sea as separate worlds that have little to do with each other. But that barrier is much more fluid and interconnected than many people realize. We’ve talked on this program before about what folks call the ‘Land-Sea Connection’, and today we’re going to talk about the ‘connection’ piece of that equation, estuaries…

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Why is the west still waiting for better buses in 2024?

5M ago

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Elyse and Chloe recap the community forum held by Sustainable Cities and Point Cook Action Group that took place on Thursday 14th March in Williams Landing, to ask the question 'Why is the west still waiting for better buses in 2024?'We play snippets from the night as well as a follow up interview with one of our key speakers, Nasreen Mohamed, a re…

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Anand Giridharadas - ChangeMaker Chat - Persuaders 1:04:39

5M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

What are some of the skills or insights shared by some of America’s extraordinary change makers, people like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Alicia Garza or Loretta Ross? In particular, what can these people teach us about how to build larger movements for change? Anand Giridhardhas, author of Persuaders, talks us through what he discovered when he inter…

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Environmental Peacebuilding: An Oral History | Dr. Ken Conca and Dr. Geoff Dabelko 48:24

6M ago48:24

48:24

On today’s episode of New Security Broadcast, the Wilson Center's Environmental Change and Security Program and the Environmental Peacebuilding Association launch a series of oral history interviews with experts to trace the history of the field of environmental peacebuilding. From the people who helped shape the field to those who are bringing new…

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The Nexus of Water, Climate, and Environmental Justice 59:05

6M ago59:05

59:05

This first episode of 'Equity In Every Drop' features discussions with Marc Yaggi, CEO of Waterkeeper Alliance, and the Reverend Dr. Gerald Durley, a human and civil rights advocate, on the vital work of Waterkeeper Alliance and the intersections between water, climate change, and environmental rights. Marc shares insights on Waterkeeper Alliance's…

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Equity In Every Drop - Season One Trailer 0:40

6M ago0:40

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This podcast features the diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives of our global movement of Waterkeeper groups, impacted community members, and leading experts. Join us for meaningful conversations about critical issues threatening our waters and the actions, policies, and solutions we need to promote environmental equity, advance environment…

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#025 Mpumalanga is not a Sacrifice Zone! 26:30

6M ago26:30

26:30

In this episode, Cleo, an organiser with the Climate Justice Coalition (CJC), sheds light on Mpumalanga's plight - a province ravaged by coal mining and pollution. Cleo goes into detail about its impacts on local communities which include respiratory issues among children, dirty and unsafe water, women being exploited for jobs, and government failu…

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Discussing climate activism with Tomorrow Movement

6M ago

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This week Dirt Radio interviewed Imo Kuah, an organiser at Tomorrow Movement, to discuss the movement, social and climate activism, and how to be involved. The next Racial Justice Learning Collective session will be on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM Sign up here! https://actionnetwork.org/events/racial-justice-learning-collective-session-1-2024-…

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The Canopy of Titans! With Author Paul Koberstein 44:30

6M ago44:30

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On today’s show, Canopy of Titans: the Life and Times of the Great North American Temperate Rainforest! Canopy of Titans is a new book written by journalists Paul Koberstein and Jessica Applegate which shines a light on the critical importance of protecting the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. Paul and Jessica spent years reporting a…

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Nick Kimber - ChangeMaker Chat - Relationship-based bureacrat 43:58

5M ago43:58

43:58

What would it mean if we had local authorities and councils that saw their mission as building relationships with the communities they serve? This week we talk with Nick Kimber, the Director of Strategy and Design at the London Borough of Camden. He has helped create a council that builds relationships with the community it serves in everything tha…

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