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Join Jaron and Lonnie as they explore issues in their community through the eyes of everyday people, and discuss how environmental justice is showing up in the news. It’s not just for experts, it's for everyone!The podcast is officially 1 year old!
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Climate Resilience and Economics (opens the original)
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Climate week may be over, but we're still here doing the work! Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn about some of WE ACT's ongoing efforts in East Harlem to promote climate resilience along with an interview with Dr. Gary Yohe about the intersection between climate resilience and economics. Want to learn more about our work in East Harlem? RSVP for the State of East Harlem Town Hall on Wednesday, October 21st 6:00pm at El Museo del Barrio!
Environmental Justice Leadership Forum (opens the original)
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It's a podcast takeover! Join Tali Natter, WE ACT's Research Coordinator and former Cecil Corbin-Mark Environmental Justice Research Fellow, to get to know the Environmental Justice Leadership Forum, a group of over 40 environmental justice organizations across 24 states and D.C. hosted by WE ACT. Our special podcast episode was recorded at this year's convening in June, held in Chicago with partner People for Community Recovery (PCR), and focused on the theme 'Frontline Power: Organizing for En
Battery Energy Storage Systems (opens the original)
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Battery energy storage systems are coming to NYC! Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn how this technology can help lower energy bills and improve local air quality with help from Alia Soomro, Deputy Director of New York City Policy at the New York League of Conservation Voters. This episode builds on our conversation about Peaker Plants with Yuwa Vosper, WE ACT’s Senior Policy Advisor. Check out the episode here: Episode 72 - Peaker Plants Extra Resources: Look for local energy storage projects on NY
Manhattan Clean Energy Hub (opens the original)
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Have you ever struggled to pay your utility bill? Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn about one of the twelve Clean Energy Hubs across New York State that help New Yorkers access programs to lower their energy bills and participate in the clean energy transition. Our special guest for this episode is Sachaly De Leon from the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development (ANHD). Want to learn more? Visit manhattancleanenergyhub.org and sign up for free support from the Manhattan Clean Energy Hu
Peaker Plants (opens the original)
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Ever wonder why your utility bill is higher in the summer? Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn how peak demand and peaker plants affect both the cost of electricity and the air quality in NYC communities. Our special guest this week is WE ACT’s Senior Policy Advisor, Yuwa Vosper. Check out one of our previous episodes to learn more about energy justice and how our electricity grid works Episode 4: Energy Democracy – Power to the People Extra Resources: What is Peak Demand? (Energy Sage) You can also
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