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Lets Talk About Climate

Lets Talk About Climate

By LetsTalkAboutClimate

Let's Talk About Climate is a podcast created by youth activists from #ChangeTheChamber and #LobbyForClimate to talk about climate change and everything related. We are opening up the conversation on climate change by talking to people such as youth leaders, professors, grassroots campaigners, and more. Subscribe to learn more about climate change and how we feel about it from diverse perspectives! Contact us to be our next guest speaker: letstalkaboutclimatepod@gmail.com
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Climate & Public Health In Wisconsin

Lets Talk About ClimateMar 27, 2024

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Climate & Public Health In Wisconsin

Climate & Public Health In Wisconsin

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). 

RESOURCES FROM MARGARET THELEN:

RESOURCES FROM KATIE ROSENBERG:

VOTING RESOURCES:

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

Mar 27, 202401:05:26
Empowering Youth In Environmental Justice: A Conversation With Young, Gifted, and Green
Feb 21, 202415:56
Behind the Scenes: Preparing the Next Generation of Environmental Changemakers

Behind the Scenes: Preparing the Next Generation of Environmental Changemakers

Jan 10, 202424:52
Finding Your Climate Voice: A Vital Conversation With Deborah McNamara

Finding Your Climate Voice: A Vital Conversation With Deborah McNamara

In this episode of the "Let's Talk About Climate" podcast, former National Climate Fellow Will Felix talks with Deborah McNamara, Co-Executive Director of ClimateVoice, about the urgent need to strengthen climate policy and corporate climate action. They highlight a concerning trend: fossil fuel companies allocate over 50% of lobbying funds to obstruct climate progress, while the tech industry only dedicates 4-6% towards supporting climate policies. McNamara urges eco-conscious companies to boost advocacy, emphasizing ClimateVoice's impactful "Escape the Chamber" campaign. 


RESOURCES FROM DEBORAH/CLIMATEVOICE:

ClimateVoice Website: https://climatevoice.org 

Escape the Chamber Campaign: https://escapethechamber.org   

Climate Action At Work Guide for Employee Advocates: https://climatevoice.org/employee-climate-action-guide/ 


LEARN MORE ABOUT CHANGE THE CHAMBER:

Website: https://www.changethechamber.org   

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/change-the-chamber   

Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/LobbyForClimate      

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

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

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lobbyforclimate 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@changeuschamber

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


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Dec 19, 202322:12
Green Friday: An Anti-Black Friday Movement
Nov 25, 202322:01
Climate Wins In Michigan

Climate Wins In Michigan

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: apetykowski@cacampaign.org  


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: dionna@blackmillennials4flint.org 


RESOURCES FROM JOHN FREEMAN:

Visit his organization at https://www.2glrea.org Email John at: JFreeman13@comcast.net  


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

Nov 21, 202301:00:34
Net Zero in Our Time: Uniting Industry, Government and Society to Reach Climate Goals
Oct 30, 202336:22
Empowering Communities: A Conversation On Environmental Justice With Jennifer Cardenas
Oct 15, 202340:58
Talking About Environmental Justice With EcoMadres

Talking About Environmental Justice With EcoMadres

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

Oct 11, 202340:24
Diving Into Baltimore’s Water Crisis

Diving Into Baltimore’s Water Crisis

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

Oct 04, 202354:11
Climate Wins In Wisconsin

Climate Wins In Wisconsin

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.

Sep 22, 202301:15:51
Solutions for Pollution

Solutions for Pollution

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: Climate Action Campaign Website: www.actonclimate.com Solutions for Pollution Landing Page: www.actonclimate.com/solutions Solutions for Pollution Action Plan (All the S4P Rules with Descriptions): www.actonclimate.com/_files/ugd/84646a_27cc4a55f4b14ef6a851d09357c72ae7.pdf Cleaning Up Power Plants One-Pager: www.actonclimate.com/_files/ugd/84646a_6e075125a4dd461692878127d751ea92.pdf Climate Wins Here Landing Page: www.actonclimate.com/climate-wins-here Sign up for CAC’s Email List: cacampaign.us/email Climate Wins Here Map: www.actonclimate.com/cwh-map Contact Aaron Petykowski: apetykowski@cacampaign.org

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CHANGE THE CHAMBER (CTC) 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

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

LET'S TALK ABOUT CLIMATE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: twitter.com/talkclimatepod Instagram: www.instagram.com/letstalkaboutclimatepod Facebook: www.facebook.com/Letstalkaboutclimate

May 22, 202329:52
Centering Climate Justice

Centering Climate Justice

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

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Email us questions or inquiries at letstalkaboutclimatepod@gmail.com


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

Feb 06, 202320:51
Local Climate Solutions

Local Climate Solutions

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

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Email us questions or inquiries at letstalkaboutclimatepod@gmail.com


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

Nov 22, 202219:20
Plastic can't be a sustainable solution
Jul 11, 202214:29
El Futuro Florece: Achieving a Blooming Future Through Political Action in Monterey, Mexico

El Futuro Florece: Achieving a Blooming Future Through Political Action in Monterey, Mexico

On this episode, Becca interviews fellow Diego Colunga about his work trying to create a political party, El Futuro Florece, in Monterey, Mexico, to achieve climate solutions and more rigorous climate policy. 

You can find out more about El Futuro Florece or join in their efforts by following them at @elfuturoflorece on instagram, on Facebook at facebook.com/elfuturoflorece, or you can email Diego at dcolunga2@gmail.com.

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

FOLLOW US:

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You can EMAIL us questions or inquiries at letstalkaboutclimatepod@gmail.com



Jun 24, 202226:47
Women & Climate Change

Women & Climate Change

Come learn about Raquel's blog post on Celebrating Women’s History Month. This episode highlights the main theme of Raquel's blog and her personal climate journey as a young woman. Read about Raquel's blog here: https://www.changethechamber.org/news-research/celebrating-womens-history-month

This podcast is available now on your podcast platform of choice including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, to find where you can listen to more 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 letstalkaboutclimatepod@gmail.com


Learn more about our campaign at 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

Apr 27, 202219:42
Black & Women's History Month
Mar 21, 202232:32
Environment & Holidays
Dec 24, 202119:42
Creating a Green and Inclusive Workforce with Mari Nishimura and Dr. Debra Rowe

Creating a Green and Inclusive Workforce with Mari Nishimura and Dr. Debra Rowe

Join Jill and Yin as they talk with Mari Nishimura, the Associate Programme Management Officer at UNEP, and Debra Rowe, President of the U.S. Partnership for Sustainable Development, about creating the green and inclusive workforce necessary for climate solutions. Check out Debra and Mari's insightful report titled "Global Guidance for Education on Green Jobs: Connecting Higher Education and Green Opportunities for Planetary Health". It's a great resource for students, professors, and those looking to enter the green workforce!

This podcast is available now your podcast platform of choice including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, to find where you can listen to more 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 letstalkaboutclimatepod@gmail.com

Let's Talk About Climate is a podcast created by #ChangeTheChamber and #LobbyForClimate fellows to talk about climate change and climate legislation. Every fortnight, we talk to scientists, grassroots campaigners, politicians, and others to open up the conversation on climate.

Learn more about our campaign at 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

Nov 17, 202118:23
Season 2: Meet the Hosts

Season 2: Meet the Hosts

This episode, we introduce our hosts for season 2 and have a lighthearted discussion about Halloween! This podcast is available now your podcast platform of choice including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, to find where you can listen to more 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 letstalkaboutclimatepod@gmail.com

Let's Talk About Climate is a podcast created by #ChangeTheChamber and #LobbyForClimate fellows to talk about climate change and climate legislation. Every fortnight, we talk to scientists, grassroots campaigners, politicians, and others to open up the conversation on climate.

Learn more about our campaign at 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

Oct 31, 202134:29
Climate Voice's 1 in 5 for 1.5: corporate climate advocacy and lobbying

Climate Voice's 1 in 5 for 1.5: corporate climate advocacy and lobbying

This episode, we join in celebrating the launch of Climate Voice's new campaign '1 in 5 for 1.5' and talk about corporate climate advocacy and lobbying, especially in the tech industry. Sign their petition here: https://1in5for1point5.org/#sign and find them on social media @ClimateVoiceOrg on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedln. This podcast is available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more! Find out more at anchor.fm/letstalkaboutclimatepod

Apr 12, 202130:14
Gender Equality and Climate with the University of Arkansas AWIS chapter

Gender Equality and Climate with the University of Arkansas AWIS chapter

Don’t miss this episode as we celebrate Women’s History month with Katy Dupree and Whitney Murchison—the cofounders of the University of Arkansas chapter of the Association for Women in Science. Join us as we discuss women in STEM, the intersection between gender and the climate, and the importance of empowering women. Visit their website at https://www.awis.org/ to learn more about their great initiative. As always, this podcast is available now at your podcast platform of choice, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. #changethechamber #lobbyforclimate #letstalkaboutclimate

Mar 29, 202142:32
Changing Education to Empower Youth Environmental Leaders with Greg Evans
Mar 15, 202147:34
Humanistic Change, Sustainability, and Business with Dr. Michael Pirson

Humanistic Change, Sustainability, and Business with Dr. Michael Pirson

In this episode, Dr. Micael Pirson, president of the International Humanistic Management Association and current professor at Fordham University, talks with us about climate change, lobbying, economics, and more. Dr. Pirson has been cited over 3,000 times, has researched as a fellow at Harvard University, and traveled the world learning about the disconnect between management and a contemporary understanding of human value. We discuss how his research connects to the battle for climate action, exploring how we got here and what the next steps should be.

More from Dr. Michael Pirson:

Recent Publication: https://www.amazon.com/Humanistic-Management-Protecting-Promoting-Well-Being/dp/1316613712/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505785535&sr=8-1&keywords=humanistic+management+protecting+dignity+and+promoting+well+being

International Humanistic Management Website: http://humanisticmanagement.international/

Mar 01, 202126:34
The New Administrative Tone with Climate Change

The New Administrative Tone with Climate Change

This episode, join #changethechamber fellows as we discuss how Biden's administration's tone with addressing climate change is changing the conversation, what that means for the climate sphere, and what we would like to see the administration focus on in tackling this issue. This podcast is available now your podcast platform of choice including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, to find where you can listen to more go to https://anchor.fm/letstalkaboutclimate

Feb 15, 202146:38
Meet our Mentor: Dr. Debra Rowe

Meet our Mentor: Dr. Debra Rowe

This episode we talk with our campaign mentor, Debra Rowe, on introducing sustainability in higher education, mapping the transition into clean green energy, and how to pave your own career path in sustainability. This podcast is available now your podcast platform of choice including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, to find where you can listen to more go to https://anchor.fm/letstalkaboutclimate

Feb 01, 202151:12
Change the Chamber Campaign

Change the Chamber Campaign

This episode, we invite our fellow Change the Chamber fellows to talk about the #ChangeTheChamber and #LobbyForClimate campaign. We discuss the importance of our campaign, reveal the inner working, and provide a sneak peek of what is to come. This podcast is available now your podcast platform of choice including Spotify and Google Podcasts, to find where you can listen to more go to https://anchor.fm/letstalkaboutclimate . Learn more about our campaign at changethechamber.org

Jan 18, 202156:36
Meet Your Hosts

Meet Your Hosts

This episode, we introduce our hosts and set our aspirations for this podcast! Join us #ChangeTheChamber and #LobbyForClimate fellows as we launch a podcast to talk about climate change and climate legislation with guests ranging from scientists, grassroots campaigners, politicians, and others every fortnight. The show is available now on youtube and your podcast platform of choice. Learn more about our campaign at changethechamber.org

Jan 04, 202131:24