For Your Grandchildren

Are seeds a human right? Nate Kleinman is no stranger to activism and politics. Throughout his life Nate has been drawn towards causes that work towards social justice. In this episode of the For Your Grandchildren podcast we talk about what it will take to get culturally appropriate seeds in to the hands of those who through no fault of their own have lost access to them. We discuss the initiative Cooperative Gardens Commission and how it is making a big impact and bringing people together to grow food during these challenging times.

What is the power of the people? My guest today is Talia Young, an outdoor educator, and organizer for sunrise. Sunrise Works to organize people around climate Solutions and advocates for the Green New Deal. Talia and I discuss our experiences working together in outdoor education, how people can effectively organize, and the role of faith in the climate crises.  We get personal with experiences of climate catastrophe.   What she has to say is powerful and I think can resonate with people across all walks of life.  The conversation is followed by a review of the documentary film Youth V Gov. Learn more about Sunrise Movement and the Green new Deal: https://www.sunrisemovement.org/green-new-deal/?ms=WhatistheGreenNewDeal%3F

My guest Bonita Adeeb is looking at the environment through different eyes. We discuss empowering youth, the importance of healthy food, and the power of seeds to tell stories and heal. If you want to learn more about The Cooperative Gardens commission check out CoopGardens.com   For more information on the work of steam onward Visit steamonward.org To see the For Your Grandchildren film visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUihdxUNyFA&t=1469s From Standing Rock to Florida- A journey of discovery, a search for hope, A story of resistance!  In a time when climate change and environmental degradation are simultaneously coming into the collective consciousness, For Your Grandchildren shines a light on how individuals and communities have banded together to fight back against the forces of destruction.

What does it mean to go off grid? My guest Josh Michener has spent the last four years converting an old school bus into his home. Powered by solar panels, the bus stores its energy in recycled batteries from a Nissan Leaf electric car. Josh and I reminisce about our time together with Water Protectors in Florida. We discuss going off grid, if Green Technology is now mainstream,  and what are some first steps folks can take to reduce their impact on the environment.  Check out his YouTube channel: Ezmeralda Du Dortoka- Off Grid living with a $1,000 or less reclaimed solar system: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3HUnd0RpHw1y5Xth4zbRvg Instagram: @ezzydortoka To watch the For Your Grandchildren a story of resistance film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUihdxUNyFA&t=1468s