We sit down with the two musicians behind Eco Soul Entertainment, which uses original soul, funk, and R&B songs to encourage adults and kids to take care of our precious planet. This Bay Area band has been in the trenches working with various local climate action groups. Their mantra? Make climate education and action fun and engaging. Take a listen to excerpts of 3 of their songs and see what they mean.
Guests and Titles: Will Hammond Jr., singer and Mike Roberts, songwriter/musician
Great Guest Quote: ”It's a way of edutaining the people, you know, you educate them on the, the facts and then you entertain them through the music. And so, that's really what we're about.” - Will Hammond Jr.
Keywords: #eco-music, #climate music, #Eco Soul Entertainment, #I’m Your Heat Pump, #Geothermal, #I Love Flowers, #edutainment, #eco-songs, #climate songs
Host: Sean Mendelson
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Eco Soul Entertainment: Official website for the band.
Project InnerSpace: Eco Soul Entertainment's "Geothermal" was made in partnership with this group that advocates for awareness about geothermal energy.
Eco Soul Entertainment's ‘I Like Flowers’ video has four project partners currently:
"I Like Flowers" Music Video Donation Site: Donations [through June 18th, 2025] go towards the music video that raises awareness of the four above partners.
The Switch Is On: This organization helps educate and provide electric solutions. This is where the idea for Eco Soul Entertainment and their song “I’m Your Heat Pump” blossomed.
Rising Sun (where guest Will Hamond Jr. works): This group offers climate careers to young leaders who provide “Green House Calls”: energy and water efficiency services to households throughout the Bay Area.
Music Declares Emergency: Bringing artists, music professionals and music fans together to call for an immediate response from the government to respond to the climate change emergency to protect all life on Earth.
Gabriella Smith, a Bay Area native whose classical music compositions focus on our climate.
Grist article on how musicians and music venues across the country are championing climate action.
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* This episode is dedicated to the memory of our Executive Producer's music-loving sister, Deborah Massachi. She passed away during this episode's production.
In this episode, we speak with a co-founder of The Greenhouse, an online community of women climate innovators turning their business ideas into reality. Along with two members of this online community, we discover the inner workings of how these women entrepreneurs are overcoming many obstacles by offering each other practical and emotional support.
Guests and Titles:
Anya Lamb, co-founder of The Greenhouse; Caroline Buck, member and co-founder of sustainable dog food company; Barb Chang, member working on a waste reduction company
Great Guest Quote:
“ We spent a lot of time talking about the real fears and doubts that come up when you want to start your own business. I mean, there were tears sometimes and people were talking about their struggles and we were supporting each other along the way.” - Barb Chang, member of The Greenhouse
Keywords: #thegreenhouse, #womenentrepreneurs, #climateinnovators, #sustainablebusinesses, #petaluma #reclaiminggoods #onlinecommunity #womensupportingwomen #dogfood
Host: Sean Mendelson
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The Greenhouse: Official website for The Greenhouse, online female climate innovator community: https://www.greenhousewomen.com
Petaluma: Official website for Caroline Buck’s sustainable pet-food company: https://www.feedpetaluma.com
UCLA website: Research about meat consumption by dogs and cats. Evidence to support Caroline Buck’s assertion about pets eating one quarter of the US meat production: https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/the-truth-about-cats-and-dogs-environmental-impact
Trellis article: Studies on climate tech venture capital finding that only 7-10% goes to female founders: https://trellis.net/article/only-7-us-climate-tech-venture-capital-funding-went-female-founders-2023/
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In this episode, we sit down with two Bay Area bicycle advocates to discuss how to make cycling and walking part of our everyday lives. We learn how our guests have made that shift, in part, to curb their contributions to the climate crisis. And they share information about how a number of cities are creating infrastructure to make it easier to get around by biking and walking.
Guests and Titles:
Emma-Louise Anderson, Executive Director, The Seed Fund
Tim Oey, owner, Bicycle Solutions and founder of ZeroW.org
Great Guest Quote: “I switched out of high tech to dedicate myself to helping others get to the point of being able to bike more. “ – Tim Oey, owner, Bicycle Solutions and founder of ZeroW.org
Keywords: #bicycling, #cycling, #climateride, #saferoutes, #calbikes, #sfbike, #climateaction,#climatecrisis, #paris
Host: Ellisa Feinstein
Transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cgiFA0BnZF-qfOlZEF7A_uwX_IlIhXoZQkT-z5gdlzU/edit?usp=sharing
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Safe Routes to School: Bicycle program for schools: https://www.saferoutestoschools.org/
ZeroW.org: Helps people learn how to save Earth's life support system by pursuing zero waste: https://www.zerow.org/
Bicycle Solutions: Expert coaching for kids and adults wanting to learn how to bicycle: https://www.bicyclesolutions.com/
Wheel Kids: An adventure and exploration destination for kids: https://wheelkids.com/
Free cycle: Marketplace to find free items, including bicycles and parts: https://freecycle.org/
Minnesota Walk! Bike! Fun! Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Curriculum: A two-part curriculum designed specifically for Minnesota’s schools and youth education programs: https://mnsaferoutestoschool.org/resources/training/walk-bike-fun-and-bike-fleets/
Climate Ride: Fundraiser for climate-focused organizations, via cycling and hiking: https://www.climateride.org/
California Bicycle Association: organization advocating for better bicycle laws: https://www.calbike.org/
Complete Streets Bill (SB 960): Recent California bill passed to make walking and bike riding safer for all: https://www.calbike.org/governor-newsom-signs-sb-960-the-complete-streets-bill/
California’s Active Transportation Program: This program was created to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as walking and biking.
https://catc.ca.gov/programs/active-transportation-program
Fast Facts on Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions (US EPA):
https://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/fast-facts-transportation-greenhouse-gas-emissions
Article: “Cycling is now more popular than driving in the centre of Paris, study finds”:
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In this double-length episode, we speak with two guests from the Watershed Project, a Bay Area organization that protects and restores our landscapes that drain into waterways: creeks, rivers, and ultimately the San Francisco Bay. We'll find out how they work with thousands of neighbors to envision, build, and celebrate “green infrastructure” and clean water projects that use nature-based solutions, such as trees and native plants. Teachers and young people benefit from their education and internship programs.
Guests: The Watershed Project’s Juliana Gonzalez, Executive Director, and Natalie Matias, Community Engagement Manager
Host: Dalya Massachi
Great Guest Quote: “With climate change being at the forefront of so many of the problems that we're going to face, investing in those under-resourced, frontline communities to make them more resilient to the changing climate is such an important thing.” - Juliana Gonzalez, Executive Director, The Watershed Project
Keywords: #climatecrisis,#climateaction,#climatejustice,#climateresilience,#nature-basedsolutions,#raingardens,#bioswales,#participatoryprocess,#greeninfrastructure,#watersheds,#urbannature,#greencareers
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In this double-length episode, we speak with folks doing similar work in both the San Francisco Bay Area and Detroit, Michigan. Our two guests – Joshua Hoyt from the Cultural Conservancy’s Native Foodways Program and Shakara Tyler from the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network – are reclaiming the right to feed themselves and own their communities' ecologically sustainable food systems. They are nourishing their communities by restoring cultural and spiritual ties with the Earth, building their local economies, and healing historical traumas. We all learned a lot about how their work is taking shape in different cultural contexts, with strong overlap.
Great Guest Quote: “If we don't actually address the ways that we relate to the environment and our place in it, then we will just continue to make the same mistakes over and over again.” - Joshua Hoyt, Native Foodways Program
Guests: Joshua Hoyt, from the Cultural Conservancy's Native Foodways program (San Francisco Bay Area’s Sonoma County); Shakara Tyler from the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network
Keywords: #climatecrisis,#climateaction,#climatejustice,#foodsovereignty;#nativeamericanjustice,#blackfarmers;#indigenousfarmers;#nativefood
Co-Hosts: Dalya Massachi and Kevin McClendon (Proximate media platform: https://www.proximate.press)
Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15BYaXimbGtwxg-Os86fqYBoEgijXMmDJ1656l-vs9rQ/edit?usp=sharing
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Related Action Resources:
Cultural Conservancy’s Native Foodways Program: https://www.nativeland.org/native-foodways and their podcast, the Native Seed Pod: https://www.nativeseedpod.org
National Library of Medicine article on Native American food insecurity and poor health outcomes: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5422031/
Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network: https://www.dbcfsn.org/
Story of the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund: Decolonization and Abolition in Practice (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5IrZcWklWM
Twin Cities Public TV: Article on a new generation of Black farmers and faith leaders cultivating the future of food sovereignty: https://www.tptoriginals.org/whats-happening-on-the-front-lines-of-food-justice/
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In this special episode, we speak with the 12-year-old host of another climate podcast - called ‘We the Children’. Our guest, Zach Fox-Devol, discusses his podcast for kids who, like him, are interested in the climate crisis. We learn what inspires him, and get to hear an excerpt of his podcast episode on our oceans and the plastic polluting it. He - and his podcast guest - also suggest how kids can get involved.
Guest and Title: Zachary Fox-Devol, Host of the ‘We the Children’ Podcast
Great Guest Quote: “We want to help kids feel empowered, feel confident to make a difference. I feel like a lot of the time climate change feels like this huge problem that a lot of adults can't solve. And I know as a kid it can feel really overwhelming.”
Keywords: #climateeducation,#eco-anxiety,#climateanxiety,#childhoodmentalhealth,#climatecrisis,#climateaction,#climatediscussions,#climatejustice,#climatepodcast#oceanhealth,#plasticcrisis
Teen Co-Hosts: Isabella Genereaux and Hasini Parepalli
Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zn8-uLwStWB4t2mMgifp-v4FuG8kE50nd4pv7aln-fI/edit?usp=sharing
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We the Children Podcast: https://www.wethechildrenpodcast.com/podcast/episode/82bf153a/we-the-children-oceans-clouds-and-plastic-oh-my
Heal the Bay: https://healthebay.org/
Roots & Shoots (Jane Goodall’s organization for young people): https://janegoodall.org/our-work/our-approach/roots-shoots
Reducing Plastic Pollution in Oakland (Everyday Climate Champions Episode 14): https://open.spotify.com/episode/3HERt5dn6bmUxZeplM8fto
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The Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter catalyzes local solutions to the climate crisis in every corner of the San Francisco Bay Area. We work together to spark urgent action and rapid adoption of solutions to the climate crisis. As Climate Reality founder and Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore says, “Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to stand up and act.”
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In this episode, three of our co-hosts (Dalya Massachi, Sean Mendelson, and Ellisa Feinstein) talk about what we're learning in our conversations with community members here in the San Francisco Bay Area. We share what stands out for us, and why we’re doing this work to create a “homegrown supplement to the mainstream climate news.” We also hear from listeners like you – about how they are finding the podcast inspiring and educational, and how it gives them ideas about what climate actions they can take in their own communities.
Great Guest Quote: “This is really what drives us here at this podcast - having people this excited about things that are happening right in their backyard.” - Ellisa Feinstein, one of our co-hosts
Keywords: #climatecrisis,#climateaction,#climatediscussions,#climatejustice,#everdaypeople,#BayAreaneighbors,#cliamatechampions
Host: Dalya Massachi
Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s5k4Br-o1Y6G5kT_ajPeztScMGpd3ikJ60OXuZbBxD4/edit?usp=drive_link
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In this episode, we discuss the personal impact that climate change-fueled fires had on our guest and her young child. She also explains, from a therapist’s perspective, the steps parents (and others) can take to deal with the growing problem of climate anxiety in themselves and in their families. See below for links to many helpful resources we share.
Guest: Jennifer Silverstein, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Great Guest Quote: “This is an existential worldwide problem. We're not going to solve it by ourselves and we need to work together, and…we really can't take care of our emotional well-being by ourselves, either.”
Keywords: #eco-anxiety,#climateanxiety,#eco-distress, #climatedistress, #childhoodmentalhealth,#parentmentalheath;#climatecrisis,#climateaction,#climatediscussions.#climatejustice
Host: Sean Mendelson
Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1shFML82U17cndUeTwjPCbrjT_xd0ahiAUHFltT3oDmg/edit?usp=sharing
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Related Action Resources:
Jennifer Silverstein’s website: www.jennisilverstein.com
Climate Psychology Alliance North America’s Climate Aware Therapist Directory
Caroline Hickman’s study we referenced: Climate anxiety in children and young people and their beliefs about government responses to climate change: a global survey
Brief video on climate anxiety in families from NBC News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnu1xU9Qpzw
Climate Cafes: find one in your local area or online. Similar groups include the Collapse Club and Climate Awakening.
Climate Mental Health Network’s parent and caregiver resources
Good Grief Network: another excellent resource for parents
International Transformational Resilience Coalition: builds community-level capacity for mental wellness during the long climate emergency
Check out Episode 8 of Everyday Climate Champions for more information about how to have climate conversations with kids and adults
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We speak with Shaandiin Cedar, a tribal member of the Navajo Nation and an advocate for indigenous-led climate action. Shaandiin discusses how Indigenous communities can help lead the way to addressing our climate crisis. We learn about the intricacies involved with climate justice for Native peoples, including both climate impacts that are already happening and avoiding or lessening future harms. How can we honor and center the experiences and wisdom of Indigenous peoples? And how can non-Native people support them during our shared climate crisis?
Guest: Shaandiin Cedar, advocate for Indigenous-led climate action and Senior Associate, Powerhouse Ventures
Great Guest Quote: “Not leveraging Indigenous ingenuity, I think, is just a giant missed opportunity for our collective effort to mitigate climate change.”
Keywords:#climatejustice #indigenousrights #renewableenergy #solarenergy #climatecrisis #climateaction #EverydayClimateChampions
Host: Dalya Massachi
Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ikq_PwyDWklbiGBltml3Laf7jarolTrJGr_p1W_Hrug/edit?usp=sharing
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Related Action Resources: UNEP-WCMC and ICCA Consortium 2021 Territories of Life report: Estimated extent of territories and areas conserved by Indigenous peoples and local communities: https://report.territoriesoflife.org/global-analysis/ Article on indigenous protection of 80% of the world's biodiversity: https://www.conservation.org/blog/3-ways-indigenous-knowledge-protects-natur Grid Alternatives Tribal Program: https://gridalternatives.org/what-we-do/tribal-program Native Land App and Database: https://native-land.ca/ Similar programs elsewhere: Navajo & Hopi Nations in Arizona: https://www.nativerenewables.org/; Amazonian villages: https://amazonfrontlines.org/work/building-solutions/solar-program/
UN discussion: Native American perspectives on climate justice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UimhDh1FjCs
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We’re excited to celebrate our first anniversary with you! We thought you might want to peek behind the scenes and meet our podcast team. So in this special episode, you hear from the folks involved in producing the first year of Everyday Climate Champions. Our team is made up of “everyday” people who are concerned about the climate crisis and want to be part of the solution. In this first year, we have also started to hear from YOU, our listeners. Check it out.
(You can see a photo collage of the whole team at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D32EnXG3lq5L20yrnzpovJRVc-tL9Y_W/view?usp=sharing)
Guests: The entire 1st year podcast team
Great Guest Quote: “The interviews, in every single one, the message that I got from them is that: If I can do something, in my own way, that would be welcome."
Keywords: #climate#climatechange#climatecrisis#climateEmergency#EverydayClimateChampions
Host: Dalya Massachi
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Recap blog posts of all episodes in the first year of Everyday Climate Champions: https://www.climaterealitybayarea.org/chapterblog
Everyday Climate Champions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZOgNNgBcnP8CLrbjiKv8qk3VtvCsNSPx
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In this episode, we talk to Ravinder Sehgal, Board Member of the San Francisco Veg Society and biology professor at San Francisco State University. We learn about why and how eating more plant-based food can decrease our negative impact on the climate. We discuss deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, misuse of energy, land and water, and more. Ravinder also shares easy, everyday tips and recommendations for how to adopt a more Earth-friendly diet.
Great Guest Quote: “If people reduce the amount of animals they eat, I believe slowly we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere, and improve the climate.”
Keywords: #vegandiet #plantbased #veganfood #plantbaseddiet #plants #climate#climatechange #climatecrisis #vegan #vegansofinstagram #endfactoryfarming#endanimalagriculture #livevegan #veganliving
Host: Ellisa Feinstein
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Could going vegan help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?: Article outlining the findings from a study by Patrick Brown, professor emeritus in the department of biochemistry at Stanford University and Michael Eisen, a professor of genetics and development at UC Berkeley
Food production is responsible for one-quarter of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions: Well-researched article about main contributors to food’s emissions
New estimates of the environmental cost of food: University of Oxford article highlighting environmental impacts of food producers and their products
SF Veg Society: non-profit organization that promotes a plant-based diet and a vegan lifestyle for healthy, ethical and sustainable living
About Ravind Sehgal: Learn more about Ravinder Sehgal and his work
Rainbow Grocery: San Francisco-based worker-owned grocery store that only carries vegan and vegetarian food items, beauty/personal products, and home goods
Physicians' Committee for Responsible Medicin - Non-profit organization dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research
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Podcast Production Team: Executive Producer/Editor: Dalya Massachi; Audio Engineer: Trevor Skerbe; Co-Hosts/Researchers: George Dy, Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli; Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas
In this 15-minute episode, we hear from songwriter Pete Kronowitt of the Face the Music Collective and Music Declares Emergency U.S. We also listen to excerpts of three engaging climate activist songs he is associated with. (Hint: prepare to rock!) He’s organizing a campaign for one of the songs, “I Wanna be Cool,” to be released in late 2023. Pete aims to have a large number of kids sing the chorus and simultaneously make a commitment to take at least one effective climate action.
Great Guest Quote: “Using the creative process can connect people in different ways. There's something about art that builds community.”
Keywords: #ClimateActivistSong #IWannaBeCool #FaceTheMusicCollective #MusicDeclaresEmergencyUS #ClimateSong #climatemusic #climateaction #musicforclimate #climatemusicproject #climatecrisis #climatechangemusic
Host: Sean Mendelson
Related Websites:
Be Cool Campaign: http://ClimateMusic.org/BeCool: Find out how your children or your school choir can be recorded for this climate activist song. Children will take a climate action in exchange for their participation.
#BeCoolSong Campaign page: https://www.facebook.com/BeCoolSong/: Please Like and Share it on Facebook!
Rewiring America IRA calculator: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator: Easily calculate your household’s rebates and tax incentives for electrifying appliances in your home.
Pete Kronowitt’s music website: http://www.petekronowittmusic.com: The official songwriter website for our podcast guest.
The ClimateMusic Project: http://ClimateMusic.org: This organization combines the talents and expertise of world-class scientists, composers, musicians, artists, and technology visionaries to create and present music and visual experiences that inspire climate action.
Music Declares Emergency U.S.: https://musicdeclares.net These artists, music industry professionals, and organizations stand together to declare a climate and ecological emergency and call for an immediate governmental response to protect all life on Earth.
Face the Music Collective: http://FaceTheMusicCollective.org: This group of creative activists uses performances to inspire individual action, one event at a time.
Roly Poly Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I2n2zfpwzE: This song was one of those featured in this episode.
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The Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter catalyzes local solutions to the climate crisis in every corner of the San Francisco Bay Area. We work together to spark urgent action and rapid adoption of solutions to the climate crisis. As Climate Reality founder and Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore says, “Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to stand up and act.”
To learn more, visit: www.ClimateRealityBayArea.org
Podcast Production Team: Executive Producer/Editor: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designers: Trevor Skerbe; Co-Hosts/Researchers: George Dy, Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Lex Schrader; Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas
In this episode, we talk to three inspiring young people involved in the Farm 2 Cafeteria program in Watsonville, CA: a partnership between Esperanza Community Farms and Pajaro Valley High School. We learn about how they work on both climate justice and local food systems issues in their rural community. You’ll also find out how YOU can get started addressing these issues in your own area – maybe even at your local school. Keywords: #FarmToCafeteria, #EsperanzaCommunityFarms, #Watsonville, #ClimateJustice, #FoodJustice,#wetlands,#RegenerativeAgriculture
Guests: Alma Leonor-Sanchez, Jesus Basulto, Karla Leyva - of the Farm 2 Cafeteria program in Watsonville, CA
Great Guest Quote: “A lot of people think that climate change and food justice, they're problems that are out of our league. But change can be made anywhere and you just have to start.” - Karla Leyva
Teen Co-Hosts: Isabella Genereaux and Hasini Parepalli Transcript HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v9_A67HquQivT82lQL8sE6yECv_q8HOFPsJQUqpplJk/edit?usp=sharing Related Websites: Farm 2 Cafeteria: https://esperanzacommunityfarms.org/farm-2-cafeteria-f2c/ Learn more about the program featured in this episode! Center for Ecoliteracy: https://ecoliteracy.org/: This organization is your go-to resource to get a farm to cafeteria program started at your local school. More info on regenerative agriculture: https://www.noble.org/regenerative-agriculture/organic-vs-regenerative-agriculture/ Learn more about how regenerative agriculture empowers farmers and ranchers to use management principles that improve the overall health of the land California’s Farm to School Program: https://www.gov.ca.gov/cafarm2school/: This statewide program connects local producers and school food buyers; increases food education in classrooms, gardens, and on farms; and engages schools and students with the agricultural community. Nine Organic Farmers Co-op: https://www.9organicfarmscoop.com/: The farm co-op mentioned in this episode. We LOVE listener feedback! Share your thoughts and insights by taking this brief survey:
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The Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter catalyzes local solutions to the climate crisis in every corner of the San Francisco Bay Area. We work together to spark urgent action and rapid adoption of solutions to the climate crisis. As Climate Reality founder and Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore says, “Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to stand up and act.”
To learn more, visit: www.ClimateRealityBayArea.org
Podcast Production Team: Executive Producer/Editor: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designers: Kayla Anchell and Trevor Skerbe; Co-Hosts/Researchers: George Dy, Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Lex Schrader; Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of the Black Church in its pursuit of environmental justice. Joined by Reverend Dr. Ambrose Carroll, co-founder of Green The Church, we explore the role the Black Church plays in driving positive change by bridging faith and sustainability. Prepare to be motivated as we discover the Black Church's unwavering commitment to creating a more equitable and environmentally friendly future. Guest and Title: Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll Sr., CEO, Green the Church Great Guest Quote: “When I started, it was not necessarily to teach Black folk how to be environmentalists, but to share with the environmental movement all of the rich things that the Black Church and community were already doing.”
Keywords: #blackchurch #greenthechurch #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #frontlines
Host: George Dy
Transcript at: http://bit.ly/3oV4EF4
Recap blog post: https://bit.ly/47U80K3
Related Websites: Green the Church: Standing at the Intersection of the Black Church and the Environmental Movement: https://www.greenthechurch.org/our-mission Info on the Justice40 Initiative: https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/ President Biden’s Executive Order on Environmental Justice for All: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/04/21/fact-sheet-president-biden-signs-executive-order-to-revitalize-our-nations-commitment-to-environmental-justice-for-all/ Berkeley, CA’s Existing Buildings Electrification Strategy: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021-11-30%20Item%2013%20Berkeley%20Existing%20Buildings%20Electrification%20Strategy.pdf History of land ownership by Black farmers in the U.S.: https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/46984/19353_ra174h_1_.pdf Buffalo Soldiers, some of the first national park rangers: https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/historyculture/buffalo-soldiers.htm Want to be an Everyday Climate Champion right now? Please share this podcast with a few friends, family, or colleagues.
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Get in touch: crba.eccpodcast@gmail.com Website: www.climaterealitybayarea.org/eccpodcast The Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter catalyzes local solutions to the climate crisis in every corner of the San Francisco Bay Area. We work together to spark urgent action and rapid adoption of solutions to the climate crisis. As Climate Reality founder and Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore says, “Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to stand up and act.” To learn more, visit: www.ClimateRealityBayArea.org
Podcast Production Team: Executive Producer/Editor: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designers: Kayla Anchell and Trevor Skerbe; Co-Hosts/Researchers: George Dy, Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Lex Schrader; Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas
Special double episode to celebrate Earth Month! While we know that talking about the climate crisis can lead to action, it can be a tough topic to bring up with family and friends. We get tips from Anu Ramamurty, founder of Kat Kid Adventure, an organization educating young children about the climate. We also hear from Marcia Pugsley, a retired clinical social worker and grandmother. Learn how to have fun, meaningful climate conversations with the children and adults in your life. Great guest quote: “We believe it's never too early to talk to kids about climate change.” Keywords: #climateconversation #climatediscussion #climatechat #talkingclimate,#kidsandclimate #seniorsandclimate #climateanxiety #climateeducation #environmentaleducation #climateaction #climateliteracy
Host: Dalya Massachi
Transcript at: https://bit.ly/3WZGhCU
Recap blog post: https://bit.ly/47PTUth
Related Websites: - Kat Kid Adventure: https://www.katkidadventure.com - “Why the under 10s need to be part of the conversation on climate”: https://climatechampions.unfccc.int/why-the-under-10s-need-to-be-part-of-the-conversation-on-climate/: Article by Anu Ramamurty on why to talk climate with kids - Climate literacy resources: https://www.sierraclub.org/sfbay/climate-literacy (compilation of resources on climate education in local school districts) and https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB285 (the California State bill) - Studies mentioned in this episode: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-019-0463-3, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/school-thought/201502/study-finds-habits-in-children-take-root-age-9, https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/12/201207142306.htm : Recent reports on studies in Nature Magazine, Brown University, and the University of Bath (respectively) - Blueview shoes: https://today.ucsd.edu/story/sustainable-sneakers-uc-san-diego-scientists-create-the-worlds-first-biodegradable-shoe - Info on the compostable sneakers mentioned by Marcia Want to be an Everyday Climate Champion right now? Please share this podcast with a few friends, family, or colleagues.
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The Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter catalyzes local solutions to the climate crisis in every corner of the San Francisco Bay Area. We work together to spark urgent action and rapid adoption of solutions to the climate crisis. As Climate Reality founder and Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore says, “Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to stand up and act.” To learn more, visit: www.ClimateRealityBayArea.org
Podcast Production Team: Executive Producer/Editor: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designers: Kayla Anchell and Trevor Skerbe; Co-Hosts/Researchers: George Dy, Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Lex Schrader, Alex Williams; Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas
In this episode, we talk to high school student Aditi Anand, Sunrise Silicon Valley Hub Coordinator and Civics Unplugged Climate Innovators Fellow. She talks about her inspirations for social justice in the climate movement, as well as her focus on sustainable technologies that will help get us through this climate transition. We learn what climate liberation means, and how we can get involved in the same way that Aditi found her place.
Aditi says: “Climate justice is collective liberation. We cannot do this without everyone participating.”
Host: Sean Mendelson
Keywords: #SunriseMovement #climateliberation #climatejustice #CivicsUnplugged #SunriseSiliconValley #sustainable building #DoloresHuerta #SunriseMovement
Transcript: https://bit.ly/3oRnE7i
Recap blog post: https://www.climaterealitybayarea.org/blog-input/2023/2/11/everyday-climate-champions-podcast-episode-7-innovation-and-equity-in-the-climate-movement
Related Websites
Sunrise Movement: https://sunrisemovement.org/ A youth movement to stop climate change and create millions of good jobs in the process.
Sunrise Silicon Valley: http://sunrisesiliconvalley.org/ The Silicon Valley chapter of the Sunrise Movement
Civics Unplugged Climate Innovators Fellowship: https://www.civicsunplugged.org/climate A fellowship for high school students interested in a career in climate innovation
Episode 4 of Everyday Climate Champions Podcast [referenced in this episode]: Building Electrification: a climate solution with a built-in public health benefit (on Spotify)
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The Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter catalyzes local solutions to the climate crisis in every corner of the San Francisco Bay Area. We work together to spark urgent action and rapid adoption of solutions to the climate crisis. As Climate Reality founder and Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore says, “Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to stand up and act.”
To learn more, visit
Podcast Production Team: Executive Producer: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designers: Kayla Anchell and Trevor Skerbe; Co-Hosts/Researchers: George Dy, Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Lex Schrader, Alex Williams; Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas
In this episode, we talk to Abbe Clemons, owner of Simple -- an eco-market located in San Francisco. Abbe shares her recommendations for how to choose and give gifts with the planet’s health in mind – no matter the occasion. She also offers some ideas about avoiding plastic, and considering climate-friendly choices. Abbe says: “I just wanna offer an alternative. But hopefully it's such an easy alternative that it just becomes a natural part of your life.”
Keywords:
#stopwaste #sustainablegiftgiving #zerowaste #sustainablegifts #circulareconomy #shoplocally #ecomarkets #recycable #upcycled #green #sustainable #environmentallyfriendly #ecofriendly #sustainablepackaging #reusable
Host: Ellisa Feinstein
Recap blog post: https://www.climaterealitybayarea.org/blog-input/2023/2/11/everyday-climate-champions-podcast-episode-6-giving-eco-friendly-gifts
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The Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter catalyzes local solutions to the climate crisis in every corner of the San Francisco Bay Area. We work together to spark urgent action and rapid adoption of solutions to the climate crisis. As Climate Reality founder and Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore says, “Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to stand up and act.”
To learn more, visit: www.ClimateRealityBayArea.org
Podcast Production Team: Executive Producer/Editor: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designers: Kayla Anchell and Trevor Skerbe; Co-Hosts/Researchers: George Dy, Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Lex Schrader, Alex Williams; Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas
In this episode we talk to Peri Plantenberg, the Chair of the Leadership Team of Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action (SVYCA). As a young climate activist, she shares her experiences and insights concerning SVYCA’s work and how it affects our communities. Additionally, Peri speaks about how she got involved in the organization, how it inspires her, and how others can join their growing group.
Peri shared: "I no longer feel afraid about climate change. I just feel empowered because I know that every day I'm doing my best on this issue."
Hosts: Hasini Parepalli and Isabella Genereaux (high school students in Silicon Valley)
Transcript is available right here.
Recap blog post: https://bit.ly/3YUL0GI
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The Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter catalyzes local solutions to the climate crisis in every corner of the San Francisco Bay Area. We work together to spark urgent action and rapid adoption of solutions to the climate crisis. As Climate Reality founder and Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore says, “Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to stand up and act.”
To learn more, visit: www.ClimateRealityBayArea.org
Podcast Production Team: Executive Producer: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designers: Dennis Hysom, Trevor Kerbe, Kayla Anchell; Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas; Co-Hosts/Researchers: George Dy, Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Lex Schrader, Alex Williams
Keywords:: #SVYCA,#youthclimateaction,#siliconvalleyyouthclimateaction