On this EcoJustice Radio show we share a panoply of voices speaking out about the dangers of AI – Artificial Intelligence – and this insane boom in water-and-power-hungry data centers throughout the U.S. Steven J. Kung from No Data Center Monterey Park joins us as well as journalists, activists, and academics weigh in.
Tag: Los Angeles
Seeing Through the Smog: How Big Oil Manipulates Climate Science
In a world increasingly aware of the climate crisis, the role of the fossil fuel industry in shaping public perception and policy cannot be overlooked. In this EcoJustice Radio episode, we welcome Rebecca John, a research fellow and investigative climate reporter at the Climate Investigation Center. Rebecca brings to light a series of revelations about Big Oil and its historical manipulation of climate science.
Mike Davis On Southern California’s Landscape of Disaster
Host Jack Eidt features a 1995 talk at SCI-Arc in Los Angeles by the late author Mike Davis, urbanist historian, public intellectual, and commentator on politics, labor, activism, and society.
Climate Crisis Ignites: Why L.A.’s Fires Are a Wake-Up Call
We delve into the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, examining the underlying causes and the lessons we can learn to prioritize safety and resilience over profit motive. We also provide a spiritual dimension from the Lakota tradition.
Rising from the Ashes: Wildfire Resilience for Los Angeles and Beyond
In the face of devastating wildfires, Los Angeles is grappling with the urgent need for wildfire resilience and sustainable development. On this episode of Eco Justice Radio, host Jack Eidt delves into the complexities of wildfire management and community preparedness with two insightful guests—Rick Halsey of the California Chaparral Institute and indigenous activist Lydia Poncé.
Dream of a New World: Art’s Role in Societal Change
Shana Nys Dambrot, art historian and culture writer from Los Angeles, guides us through art movements in history to trace how we got here and where we are headed. We delve into the question of how environmental and climate activism intertwine with artistic expression.
Solidarity Actions on Climate Justice – Stopping Pipelines and Dirty Banks
A Los Angeles action in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en People called for City National Bank to divest from the Coastal GasLink Pipeline now under construction on the West Coast of Canada.
