What Would a Fossil Fuel-Free Future Look Like?

Eight guests ages 8 to 60 years old share visions for their neighborhoods by the year 2050, and which climate solutions they're most excited about to help get us there.

Climate policy lobbyist, Natalie Mebane, discusses the role of people-power in shifting political will for a fossil fuel-free future. (Say that 5 times fast!)Racial Disparities & Climate Change:https://psci.princeton.edu/tips/2020/8/15/racial-disparities-and-climate-changeThe Climate Gap:https://dornsife.usc.edu/assets/sites/242/docs/ClimateGapReport_full_report_web.pdfNatalie Mebane is the Associate Director of United States Policy at 350.org

Dr. David Montgomery, a geomorphologist who studies the surface of the earth, discusses soil and why the ground beneath our feet is so important in our climate solutions.To learn more about Dr. David Montgomery, visit https://www.dig2grow.com/To listen to more from his band, Big Dirt, check out: https://wanderinginfinityproductions.bandcamp.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEa9oYJ1UkhYtfecVrATA4w/playlists

Indigenous activist Jaike Spotted Wolf explains Indigenous sovereignty, how it is connected to fossil fuel pipelines, and why it is a necessary climate justice solution.You can find Jaike Spotted Wolf on Instagram or Facebook using the links below.https://www.instagram.com/spot_the_wolf_/https://www.facebook.com/jaime.worthingtonAdditional resources:Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation - https://www.mhanation.com/Understanding the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women - https://www.nativehope.org/en-us/understanding-the-issue-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-womenUS Indian Boarding School History - https://boardingschoolhealing.org/education/us-indian-boarding-school-history/Wearing Orange To Heal, To Remember, And Build Collective Power: NDN Collective Honors Orange Shirt Day -https://ndncollective.org/wearing-orange-to-heal-to-remember-and-build-collective-power-ndn-collective-honors-orange-shirt-day/

Dr. Apollonya Porcelli talks about how water and climate change are connected and ways in which we can help restore our waters to their peak health.  You can find Dr. Porcelli published work in academic journals including Marine Policy, DuBois Review, Geoforum, and Environmental Sociology. 

Environmental activist Jamie Margolin talks about the importance of representation in the climate movement and shares her work through the youth-led climate justice organization Zero Hour.You can find more about the organization Jamie and Zanagee cofounded, Zero Hour, by visiting http://thisiszerohour.org/Jamie’s podcast, Lavender You: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lavender-you/id1562027702Jamie’s show, ART MAJORS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=7VhKYFX4LJQ

Climate justice activist Jerome Foster II talks about the impact he and his colleagues are making through their work on the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council.You can find more about Jerome’s work by following him on Instagram @jeromefosterii or visiting the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council’s webpage at https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council.Other resources mentioned:OneMillionOfUs - https://www.instagram.com/onemillionofusThe Climate Reporter - https://peoplesclimate.org/actions/the-climate-reporter

Activist Kevin J. Patel shares his personal experiences with environmental racism and how he is standing up for marginalized youth in the climate movement through his organization, OneUpAction. You can find more about Kevin’s activism by visiting oneupaction.org.Other resources mentioned:4 Oil Wells Hidden in Plain Sight in LA - https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/hidden-oil-wells/

Hear from those active in the climate justice movement with hosts Zanagee and Olivia and special guest Levi Draheim. Let’s talk about the need for all voices to join together in achieving justice. You can learn more about Levi’s work by visiting: ourchildrenstrust.org/leviAnd learn more about Juliana v. US by visiting: ourchildrenstrust.org/juliana-v-usOther resources mentioned:The Paris Agreement - https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreementThe Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution - https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/119/textCheck out A Kids Book About Climate Change: HEREThere’s other great guides on what climate is for kids! We like this guide from The New York Times: ​​A Climate Change Guide for Kids

Explore the social impact of a changing climate with hosts Zanagee and Olivia and special guest Dr. Heather Price. Let’s talk about common misconceptions about climate change.  You can learn more about Dr. Price’s work by visiting: talkclimate.orgCheck out A Kids Book About Climate Change: HEREThere’s other great guides on what climate is for kids! We like this guide from the New York Times: ​​A Climate Change Guide for Kids