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The Movement for Black Lives Saves the Planet: S2, Ep. 4

The Movement for Black Lives Saves the Planet: S2, Ep. 4

FromThe Overstory


The Movement for Black Lives Saves the Planet: S2, Ep. 4

FromThe Overstory

ratings:
Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jul 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this episode of The Overstory, we explore the connections between systemic racism and environmental destruction. Hop Hopkins, director of the Sierra Club's strategic partnerships, discusses how the ideology of white supremacy fuels environmental degradation and social injustice. Corina Newsome talks about how she launched the online happening, #BlackBirdersWeek. Plus: NASA climate scientist Dr. Kate Marvel explains why the pandemic doesn't have an environmental silver lining and Christy Goldfuss, a former Obama White House official, breaks down the Trump administration's assaults on bedrock environmental laws.
Released:
Jul 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (16)

The Overstory, a podcast from Sierra Club, brings listeners some of the most surprising, heartfelt, and provocative stories from across the American landscape. With each episode our reporters go beyond the latest news headlines as they profile the people and places on the front lines of environmental activism.