ep. 8 - leah thomas on intersectional environmentalism

On this episode of Let’s Talk Climate, the founder of Intersectional Environmentalist, Leah Thomas, shares the importance of including the ‘who’ in our approach to environmentalism and the connection between people and the planet.

Nalleli Cobo was forced into activism at 9 because of an oil extraction site across from her home. We cover environmental injustice and racism, grassroot organizations, and some of her biggest mistakes. Nalleli also shares her community’s story and the outcome of the oil-drilling site.

On this episode of Let’s Talk Climate, UCL university students and I talk about how climate change potentially impacts our matches and practices. We also chat about everyone’s experience in the environmental movement and how it is (or isn’t involved) in their education. Tune in to hear about the climate movement from the perspective of university students.

In today's episode, I cover climate education, how to optimize it, and whales. I also answer:  What is climate literacy? What is the best approach to everyday climate learning? What are some good climate education resources?   Tune in to find out :)

On this episode of Let’s Talk Climate, guest speaker Kat (aka Climate Kat) and I cover comedy in the climate movement, her experience with sustainability at university, cows, and elephants. Most importantly, we discuss and disagree with the misconception that individuals can’t create systemic change.

On this episode of Let’s Talk Climate, guest speaker Whitney Bauck and I chat about why mushrooms are so great, the intersection of culture and climate, and how you can make meaning in the climate crisis. Most importantly, we talk about how you belong and deserve to be on earth. BUT this comes with the responsibility of protecting it.  Tune in to learn how you can play your part regardless of who you are and what you do.

In today's episode, our guest speaker, Elizabeth Gulugulu, and I talk about the importance of climate education and the mistakes you should avoid as a new climate activist. We also cover NDCs (nationally determined contributions), transparency, and how governments, organizations, and individuals contribute equally to systemic change. Tune in to learn how you can genuinely have an impact.

Welcome to the first episode of Let's Talk Climate!  Tune in to hear more about what our future episodes will cover.  Let me know where you are listening from (@ava.langridge) and share it with the #LetsTalkClimate :)