Agents of Change in Environmental Justice

Dec 18 2024 111 ep. 38 mins 156
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Agents of Change in Environmental Justice brings you the voices and stories of next generation environmental health and justice leaders from underrepresented backgrounds.

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Reflections on the first five years of the Agents of Change program

Dec 18 2024 15 mins  
It’s been five years since the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice program launched, and at a recent retreat gathering the leadership team reflected on what we’ve learned and what environmental issues we’re watching closely as we near 2025.

Ufuoma Ovienmhada on toxic prisons

Dec 04 2024 48 mins  
Ufuoma Ovienmhada joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss environmental injustice at prisons across the U.S.

Pradnya Garud on the role of unions in climate justice

Nov 13 2024 34 mins  
Pradnya Garud joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss the role of unions in climate and environmental justice.

Laura Diaz on how social and environmental stress impact children’s health

Oct 23 2024 36 mins  
Laura Diaz joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss the intersection of social and environmental stressors on children’s health.

Wellington Onyenwe on where toxicology, food and justice intersect

Oct 09 2024 41 mins  
Wellington Onyenwe joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss using an environmental justice lens in looking at chemical exposure, and his passion for food and cooking.

Mokshda Kaul on making the clean energy transition work for all

Sep 25 2024 47 mins  
Mokshda Kaul joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss the clean energy transition and how policymakers and other leaders can avoid mistakes of the past.

Elijah Hutchinson on New York City’s push for climate justice

Sep 11 2024 38 mins  
Elijah Hutchinson joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss New York City’s first comprehensive study on environmental inequality and how communities can use it to advocate for themselves.

Timnit Kefela On treating plastic pollution as an environmental justice issue

Aug 28 2024 45 mins  
Dr. Timnit Kefela joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss the the specific ways microplastics harm urban communities and some of her tips for reducing plastic use and exposure.

Brandon Rothrock on the environment and queer identities

Aug 14 2024 46 mins  
Brandon Rothrock joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss the intersection of the environment and LGBTQ+ identities, and emerging climate and health issues in Appalachia.

Revisiting our conversation with Jennifer Roberts discussing nature as medicine

Jul 31 2024 44 mins  
As we enjoy the summer season, today we’re revisiting our conversation with Dr. Jennifer D. Roberts who discusses nature as medicine for our physical and mental health.