How does climate change impact our lives with disabilities? Climate change is more than an added stress factor in our lives. From the deaths in floods and fire, to the power shutoffs to the evacuations as recurring gigantic storms power down the Atlantic, our lives are at risk. We honor Greta Thunberg, the youth leader … Continued
Terra Verde host and Earth Island Journal editor Maureen Nandini Mitra in conversation with two young Bay Area climate activists who had helped coordinate this week of climate action — Oakland resident Isha Clarke, one of the original members of Youth Vs Apocalypse and recipient of this year’s Brower Youth Award, and Joe Glass an organizer with … Continued
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0:08 – Global Climate Strike: Today millions are striking and marching to demand action on climate, led by youth. Amira Odeh, a geographer and water resource specialist from Puerto Rico. She is an environmental activist and has worked to reduce plastic pollution, train people into becoming community organizers and is helping to reforest Puerto Rico … Continued
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg’s address to the French parliament in July 2019. Thanks to Wings, The Women’s International News Gathering Service for this audio.
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