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Laramie WY: Coal Country Climate Action
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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Jul 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
39% of the nation's coal comes from Wyoming. Yet there are some strong local movements for renewable energy and climate action. Learn how a unique and powerful coalition of climate activists, university students, and city officials inspired Laramie's recent commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. We interview Monika Leininger of the Powder River Basin Resource Council, Professor Rachael Budowle of the University of Wyoming, and Laramie City Council member Brian Harrington.ResourcesLaramie Resolution committing to carbon neutrality by 2050Article about Laramie's resolutionAlliance for Renewable Energy - Laramie organizationPowder River Basin Resource CouncilExcellent High Country News article summarizing local climate efforts in WyomingArticle - Students as Change Agents for Community–University Sustainability Transition Partnerships, by Rachael Budowle
Released:
Jul 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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