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Social Justice and Climate Justice: How One Environmental Leader Is Moving Forward

Social Justice and Climate Justice: How One Environmental Leader Is Moving Forward

FromConsider This from NPR


Social Justice and Climate Justice: How One Environmental Leader Is Moving Forward

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Feb 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Sierra Club has been at the forefront of the American environmental movement for decades. However, the group has also face criticism for racist and exclusionary attitudes embedded in some of its founding ideals. The Sierra Club's new executive director, Ben Jealous, explains how he aims to advance the group's climate goals, while also reckoning with that past.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Feb 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.