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Everyday Climate Champions

Everyday Climate Champions

Inspiring conversations with our San Francisco Bay Area neighbors, as they act on home, work, school, community, or policy levels to put real climate solutions into action. Both educational and inspirational, each 15-minute episode supports everyone, everywhere, in becoming a climate champion. Let"s shift to the 21st-century "new normal" of climate-friendly living! Transcripts always included. "Subscribe" to hear about new releases.

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Episode 24: Listen Up: More Music as a Voice for...

Everyday Climate Champions ·

2025/08/05

We sit down with the two musicians behind Eco Soul Entertainment, which uses original soul, funk, and R&B songs to encourage adults and kids to take care of our precious planet. This Bay Area band has been in the trenches working with various local climate action groups. Their mantra? Make climate education and action fun and engaging. Take a listen to excerpts of 3 of their songs and see what they mean. Guests and Titles: Will Hammond Jr., singer and Mike Roberts, songwriter/musicianGreat Guest

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Episode 23: Women Climate Innovators Band Together

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2025/04/23

In this episode, we speak with a co-founder of The Greenhouse, an online community of women climate innovators turning their business ideas into reality. Along with two members of this online community, we discover the inner workings of how these women entrepreneurs are overcoming many obstacles by offering each other practical and emotional support.Guests and Titles: Anya Lamb, co-founder of The Greenhouse; Caroline Buck, member and co-founder of sustainable dog food company; Barb Chang, member

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00:14:01

Episode 22: Cycling and Walking: Emissions- and...

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2025/04/02

In this episode, we sit down with two Bay Area bicycle advocates to discuss how to make cycling and walking part of our everyday lives. We learn how our guests have made that shift, in part, to curb their contributions to the climate crisis. And they share information about how a number of cities are creating infrastructure to make it easier to get around by biking and walking.Guests and Titles: Emma-Louise Anderson, Executive Director, The Seed FundTim Oey, owner, Bicycle Solutions and founder of

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00:30:53

Episode 21: Neighbors Build Climate Resilience in...

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2025/02/01

In this double-length episode, we speak with two guests from the Watershed Project, a Bay Area organization that protects and restores our landscapes that drain into waterways: creeks, rivers, and ultimately the San Francisco Bay. We'll find out how they work with thousands of neighbors to envision, build, and celebrate “green infrastructure” and clean water projects that use nature-based solutions, such as trees and native plants. Teachers and young people benefit from their education and

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00:31:28

Episode 20: Cultivating Their Own Sustainable Food...

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2024/11/29

In this double-length episode, we speak with folks doing similar work in both the San Francisco Bay Area and Detroit, Michigan. Our two guests – Joshua Hoyt from the Cultural Conservancy’s Native Foodways Program and Shakara Tyler from the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network – are reclaiming the right to feed themselves and own their communities' ecologically sustainable food systems. They are nourishing their communities by restoring cultural and spiritual ties with the Earth,

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00:17:30

Episode 19: Partner Interview: ‘We the Children’ Podcast

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2024/11/12

In this special episode, we speak with the 12-year-old host of another climate podcast - called ‘We the Children’. Our guest, Zach Fox-Devol, discusses his podcast for kids who, like him, are interested in the climate crisis. We learn what inspires him, and get to hear an excerpt of his podcast episode on our oceans and the plastic polluting it. He - and his podcast guest - also suggest how kids can get involved.Guest and Title: Zachary Fox-Devol, Host of the ‘We the Children’ Podcast Great Guest

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Episode 18: What We’ve Learned in Season 1 (co-host...

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2024/08/07

In this episode, three of our co-hosts (Dalya Massachi, Sean Mendelson, and Ellisa Feinstein) talk about what we're learning in our conversations with community members here in the San Francisco Bay Area. We share what stands out for us, and why we’re doing this work to create a “homegrown supplement to the mainstream climate news.” We also hear from listeners like you – about how they are finding the podcast inspiring and educational, and how it gives them ideas about what climate actions they

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00:14:27

Episode 17: Raising Children During the Climate Crisis

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2024/05/06

In this episode, we discuss the personal impact that climate change-fueled fires had on our guest and her young child. She also explains, from a therapist’s perspective, the steps parents (and others) can take to deal with the growing problem of climate anxiety in themselves and in their families. See below for links to many helpful resources we share.Guest: Jennifer Silverstein, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Great Guest Quote: “This is an existential worldwide problem. We're not going to

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00:15:35

Episode 16: Indigenous-Led Climate Justice

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2024/03/21

We speak with Shaandiin Cedar, a tribal member of the Navajo Nation and an advocate for indigenous-led climate action. Shaandiin discusses how Indigenous communities can help lead the way to addressing our climate crisis. We learn about the intricacies involved with climate justice for Native peoples, including both climate impacts that are already happening and avoiding or lessening future harms. How can we honor and center the experiences and wisdom of Indigenous peoples? And how can non-Native

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00:14:34

Episode 15: Hands-On Climate Education and Action In...

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2023/11/30

In this episode, we explore hands-on climate education and action at elementary schools: featuring McDowell Elementary in Petaluma, CA. For many years, 3rd grade teacher Angela Werner has incorporated a slew of climate education activities into her curriculum - from creek restoration to visits to her local wetlands to cultivating a school garden. She and her former student, Sherlyn Deras Ramos, reflect on their experiences and encourage other schools to get involved in nature-based programs. Find

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00:13:21

Episode 14: Reducing Plastic Pollution in Oakland

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2023/11/02

In this episode, we discuss proposed legislation to drastically reduce plastic pollution in Oakland, CA. As demand decreases for fossil fuels as a power source, we're seeing that the production of plastics is actually *increasing*. But California is pushing back. Oakland is working to become the next city to limit food and beverage containers currently choking our San Francisco Bay. As a member of Reusable Oakland, our guest explains the proposed city ordinance, why we need it, and the personal

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Episode 13: 1st Anniversary Special: Meet the Podcast...

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2023/10/03

We’re excited to celebrate our first anniversary with you! We thought you might want to peek behind the scenes and meet our podcast team. So in this special episode, you hear from the folks involved in producing the first year of Everyday Climate Champions. Our team is made up of “everyday” people who are concerned about the climate crisis and want to be part of the solution. In this first year, we have also started to hear from YOU, our listeners. Check it out.(You can see a photo collage of the

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Episode 12: Plant-Based Diets: A Climate Solution...

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2023/08/25

In this episode, we talk to Ravinder Sehgal, Board Member of the San Francisco Veg Society and biology professor at San Francisco State University. We learn about why and how eating more plant-based food can decrease our negative impact on the climate. We discuss deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, misuse of energy, land and water, and more. Ravinder also shares easy, everyday tips and recommendations for how to adopt a more Earth-friendly diet. Great Guest Quote: “If people reduce the amount

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00:14:36

Episode 11: Music as a Voice for Climate Action (song...

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2023/07/18

In this 15-minute episode, we hear from songwriter Pete Kronowitt of the Face the Music Collective and Music Declares Emergency U.S. We also listen to excerpts of three engaging climate activist songs he is associated with. (Hint: prepare to rock!) He’s organizing a campaign for one of the songs, “I Wanna be Cool,” to be released in late 2023. Pete aims to have a large number of kids sing the chorus and simultaneously make a commitment to take at least one effective climate action. Great Guest

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00:14:26

Episode 10: Climate, Food, & Justice: Farm to School...

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2023/06/28

In this episode, we talk to three inspiring young people involved in the Farm 2 Cafeteria program in Watsonville, CA: a partnership between Esperanza Community Farms and Pajaro Valley High School. We learn about how they work on both climate justice and local food systems issues in their rural community. You’ll also find out how YOU can get started addressing these issues in your own area – maybe even at your local school. Keywords: #FarmToCafeteria, #EsperanzaCommunityFarms, #Watsonville,

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00:15:30

Episode 9: The Black Church's Inspiring Work in...

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2023/05/26

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of the Black Church in its pursuit of environmental justice. Joined by Reverend Dr. Ambrose Carroll, co-founder of Green The Church, we explore the role the Black Church plays in driving positive change by bridging faith and sustainability. Prepare to be motivated as we discover the Black Church's unwavering commitment to creating a more equitable and environmentally friendly future. Guest and Title: Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll Sr., CEO, Green

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00:29:47

Episode 8: Climate Conversations with Kids & Adults...

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2023/04/21

Special double episode to celebrate Earth Month! While we know that talking about the climate crisis can lead to action, it can be a tough topic to bring up with family and friends. We get tips from Anu Ramamurty, founder of Kat Kid Adventure, an organization educating young children about the climate. We also hear from Marcia Pugsley, a retired clinical social worker and grandmother. Learn how to have fun, meaningful climate conversations with the children and adults in your life. Great guest

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00:14:23

Episode 7: Innovation and Equity in the Climate Movement

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2023/03/23

In this episode, we talk to high school student Aditi Anand, Sunrise Silicon Valley Hub Coordinator and Civics Unplugged Climate Innovators Fellow. She talks about her inspirations for social justice in the climate movement, as well as her focus on sustainable technologies that will help get us through this climate transition. We learn what climate liberation means, and how we can get involved in the same way that Aditi found her place. Aditi says: “Climate justice is collective liberation. We

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00:14:28

Episode 6: Giving Eco-Friendly Gifts

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2023/02/16

In this episode, we talk to Abbe Clemons, owner of Simple -- an eco-market located in San Francisco. Abbe shares her recommendations for how to choose and give gifts with the planet’s health in mind – no matter the occasion. She also offers some ideas about avoiding plastic, and considering climate-friendly choices. Abbe says: “I just wanna offer an alternative. But hopefully it's such an easy alternative that it just becomes a natural part of your life.” Keywords: #stopwaste

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00:14:36

Episode 5: Youth Taking Climate Action in Silicon Valley

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2023/01/21

In this episode we talk to Peri Plantenberg, the Chair of the Leadership Team of Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action (SVYCA). As a young climate activist, she shares her experiences and insights concerning SVYCA’s work and how it affects our communities. Additionally, Peri speaks about how she got involved in the organization, how it inspires her, and how others can join their growing group. Peri shared: "I no longer feel afraid about climate change. I just feel empowered because I know that

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