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Tacoma WA: Declaring a Climate Emergency
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Jun 22, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
In December 2019, Tacoma Washington, in coordination with the Puyallup Tribe, declared a climate emergency. We examine why they did it and how it has been a springboard for more aggressive climate goals and an increased focus on climate justice. We interview Patrick Babbitt from the City of Tacoma and Emma Keese from Citizens for a Healthy Bay which has led much of the community outreach for Tacoma.ResourcesTacoma Climate Emergency Resolution: Press Release and Resolution text (Resolution 40509 starting on page 28) Puyallup Tribe Climate Emergency Resolution: Press Release and Resolution textTacoma citizen groupsEnvironmental Justice Leaders WorkgroupClimate Action AmbassadorsCitizens for a Healthy Bay (Emma Keese's org)Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative
Released:
Jun 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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