John Beard Jr., of Port Arthur Community Action Network, is mobilizing the Gulf Coast for health and safety protections on the oil and gas industry that has caused high levels of illness and risk for accidents from industrial facilities located near residents and vulnerable ecosystems, all subject to major impacts from climate-change-fueled hurricanes and floods.
Tag: Climate Change
Overcoming Superstorm & Petrochemical Invasions with Roishetta Ozane
The hurricane vulnerable Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Texas face a petrochemical and fracked gas export boom and our EcoJustice Radio guest Roishetta Ozane has a plan to overcome all of them.
Climate Change in the Desert with Ecologist James Cornett
Joshua Tree is an ecological keystone of California deserts. Climate disruption threatens Joshua Tree National Park will no longer have Joshua trees. EcoJustice Radio talks with desert ecologist James Cornett about the future of our deserts in a warming world.
Reforest the Earth: Planting Old Growth Trees in Fight Against Climate Change
EcoJustice Radio discusses with David Milarch of Archangel Ancient Tree Archive why old growth reforestation with trees like sequoias and redwoods is an important solution to climate change and ecosystem health.
Banking on Climate Chaos – The Fossil Fuel Finance Report
EcoJustice Radio discusses the Banking on Climate Chaos report, how banks are funding carbon-intensive fossil fuel projects and why they need to divest now.
How Immigration Intersects with Racism, and Climate Change
EcoJustice Radio takes a deeper look into the intersection of environmental racism, climate change, and immigration with Dr. Miguel De La Torre of Iliff School of Theology.
Feedback Loops: Climate Change’s Most Critical Dynamic
“Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops.” is a 5-part documentary on scientific mechanisms at work causing climate chaos that may be irreversible