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Towards a Climate Politics of Active Welcoming

Our imaginary of sustainable community must move beyond defending and nourishing what is already there to embrace what we do not yet have.

Olivia RosaneOctober 31, 2019migration, immigration, local, communities, eco-fascism, Editor's picksComment

“Your liberation has to be tied to their liberation”: An Interview with Leslie Fields

The Sierra Club’s Director of Environmental Justice describes her team’s model of supporting local communities who are fighting injustices, and gives advice to white groups working alongside groups of color.

Sam ZacherAugust 8, 2019Interview show, interview, communities, environmental racism, raceComment

Local Energy: A Green New Deal for Our Communities

The problem is environmental racism. The solution is empowering communities to keep sustainable energy local.

Jessica TovarJuly 22, 2019Organizing show, race, environmental racism, energy, communities, localComment

Communities Speak for Themselves: An Interview with Adrienne Hollis

We talked with Dr. Adrienne Hollis about her work at Union of Concerned Scientists, the power of spreading information, and the need for environmental justice communities to have a seat at the table.