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Episode 6: Earth Isn't Racist But Governments Sure Are (Environmental Racism)

Episode 6: Earth Isn't Racist But Governments Sure Are (Environmental Racism)

FromSpeaking for the Trees


Episode 6: Earth Isn't Racist But Governments Sure Are (Environmental Racism)

FromSpeaking for the Trees

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Nov 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

"Environmental Racism? The SJW's are taking over!" I sure hope so. Let's make sure something like Flint, MI never happens again! Join us to learn how the government has f*cked over the black and indigenous communities in the US by placing toxic facilities and mining activities near and in these communities when white communities had the power to turn these activities away. Ellie rants ad naseaum about the Church Rock uranium mining spill on Navajo Nation land. As a bit of a mood lifter and reward for making it through the Frustrating Content, enjoy the return our Endangered Species of the Week segment, where we talk about the Kakapo! So sit back, take a swig of your favorite beverage, and learn why "not in my backyard" basically translates to "go ahead and put the toxic waste over by the brown people, please!" Transcripts will be available on our website - when we eventually get our s**t together -if you prefer text!!
Released:
Nov 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (16)

Speaking for the Trees is about environmental issues from two environmental engineers’ perspectives, in laymen’s terms. If you always wanted to learn more about environmental issues and don’t know where to start, why not give us a listen (or read)?Ellie and Lauren both worked in environmental consulting after their grad program in environmental engineering. They were looking for ways to continue their education in environmental justice topics they care about when they realized: hey wait a sec. We both like explaining things, we both want to take on a creative project and keep up on environmental topics, and we like to hang out. Thus, Speaking for the Trees was born! The podcast (and its accompanying transcripts) takes seriously the full weight of the important environmental issues that face humanity while also being fun, and (hopefully) instill some hope in the listener. There are swears.