Episodes
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On this episode of Greencast, Fife and Caroline discuss the history of ecofeminism and how it has continued to be a relevant current events issue. Ecofeminism, or the intersection of environmentalism and feminism, is seldom discussed in the mainstream but has a rich history in America and internationally. Fife and Caroline reference a particular case study in the Amazon Rainforest which ecofeminism was and continues to be very present today.
To learn more about ecofeminism and this case study, check out these sources:
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/ecofeminism-history-and-principlesLinks to an external site.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/ecofeminismLinks to an external site.
https://ecofeminismgsla.wordpress.com/2016/04/16/oilspills/Links to an external site.
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Todayâs episode on the Big Apple Podcast discusses the disproportional effects of obesity in lower-income neighborhoods. Due to the lack of access to fresh and nutritious foods in supermarkets, there are higher risks in neighborhoods that cannot afford to pay for a better-quality grocery store nearby. Tiny Boadu shares his experience living in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and not having access to healthy options. Hope you enjoy it!
Here are these weekâs sources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Causes of Obesity." Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. Saving Lives. Protecting People., 21 Mar.
2022, www.cdc.gov/obesity/basics/ causes.html#:~:text=Many%20factors%20can%20contribute%20to,medications%20also%20p
lay%20a%20role. Accessed 8 May 2022.
Mavanji V, Billington CJ, Kotz CM, Teske JA. Sleep and Obesity: A Focus on Animal Models. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2012 Mar;36(3):1015-29. doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2012.01.001. Epub 2012 Jan 16. PMID: 22266350; PMCID: PMC3288260.
"Overweight vs. Obese." Diffen, www.diffen.com/difference/Obesity_vs_Overweight.Accesses 5 May 2023.
"Obesity." Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Columbia
University Irving Medical Center, www.publichealth.columbia.edu/research/
centers/columbia-center-childrens-environmental-health/our-research/
health-effects/obesity. Accessed 11 May 2023.
"Obesity." NYC Health, www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/obesity.page.
Accessed 5 May 2023.
"Sleep." Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Heatlh, June 2022,
www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/
sleep-and-obesity/. Accessed 5 May 2023.
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For this weekâs episode of A Walk In, Tyler and Georgia stroll through NYCâs renowned Central Park and deliberate over the hidden past of Seneca Village in regards to the land displacement of African Americans. Tune in to hear about Seneca Villageâs vibrant, rich history which illuminates the unfortunate African American perspective in US History. Seneca Village clashes with the traditional definitions of the African American Experience and serves as one of many past and present geographical environmental justice anecdotes.
To Learn More:
Background On Seneca VillageLinks to an external site.
People and Artifacts Regarding Seneca VillageLinks to an external site.
Dr. Diana Wall and Dr. Steven Zucker Conversation on Seneca VillageLinks to an external site.
PBS Backstory on Seneca VillageLinks to an external site.
Nat Geo Background on Indian Removal ActLinks to an external site.
Tweet us your questions and chatters @AWalkIn or email us at [email protected]. (Messages may be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)
Podcast production by Georgia Sackrey and Tyler Ettelson.
Research and show notes by Tyler Ettelson and Georgia Sackrey.
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Climate change and environmental justice are two issues that are oftentimes more
intertwined than we may think. Grounding their discussion around four typically thought of
climate change events, Jerry and Matt will discuss how climate change disproportionately affects
disadvantaged communities the most. They will then explain some of the more climate change
oriented solutions as well as more environmental justice oriented solutions.
Below are some references for this weeks episode:
Flooding disproportionately harms black neighborhoods.
Groundbreaking nationwide study finds people color live neighborhoods more air
"Why Climate Change is an Environmental Justice Issue,"
"ENVIRONMENTAL & CLIMATE JUSTICE,"
"Coastal protection â WSE technology applications,â
"Wave energy: can ocean power solve the global energy crisis?,"
"Basics of Climate Change,"
"Blowhole wave energy generator exceeds expectations in 12-month test,"
"Global Warming and Hurricanes,"
"What Is Climate Change?,"
"Objective 3.5: Advance Environmental Justice and Tackle the Climate Crisis,"
"ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CLIMATE CHANGE,"
"Environmental Justice & Climate Change,"
"Climate Change and Health Equity,"
"How climate change and environmental justice are inextricably linked,"
This weeks music was provided from these sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiO8eUCco1U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD0XEH3qVCk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjwJIjNuniQ
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Welcome to Time to Change, the podcast which focuses on rising environmental issues. This episode takes a deep dive into the Fast Fashion industry, following the lifecycle of your clothes from factories to the shelves and then to landfills. We seek to uncover not only the environmental impacts of Fast Fashion, but also the realities for those dealing with our clothing waste.
The episode features audio taken from a Greenpeace program on water pollution in China (https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xfw6z1Links to an external site.), the Rana Plaza New York Times documentary (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Fkhzdc4ybwLinks to an external site.), and a TextileWasteFacts Panel on a Ghana second hand clothing market (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUGC-amdRaI&t=122sLinks to an external site.). Our background music is Settleâs âChill Lofi Mixâ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLeZyIID9Bo&t=7sLinks to an external site.).
More Information
Economics of Fast Fashion:
Wall Street Journal âThe High Price of Fast Fashionâ: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-high-price-of-fast-fashion-11567096637Links to an external site.
Wipro âBreakdown of Fast Fashion Supply Chainâ: https://www.wipro.com/engineering/a-breakdown-of-the-fashion-supply-chain/Links to an external site.
Wisconsin School of Business âFast Fashion Business Model May Speed Up Environmental Declineâ: https://business.wisc.edu/news/fast-fashion-business-model-may-speed-up-environmental-decline/Links to an external site.
Good On You âWhat on Earth is a Clothing Supply Chain?â: https://goodonyou.eco/what-is-a-clothing-supply-chain/#:~:text=The%20production%20of%20textiles%20encompasses,%2C%20dyeing%2C%20and%20finishing%20itLinks to an external site..
Human Impacts and Clothing Landfills:
US News âHow Dead White Man's Clothing is Clogging the Global Southâ:
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2021-11-11/how-dead-white-mans-clothing-is-clogging-the-global-southLinks to an external site.
Boston University School of Public Health âThe Aftermath of Fast Fashion: How Discarded Clothes Impact Public Health and The Environmentâ: https://www.bu.edu/sph/news/articles/2022/the-aftermath-of-fast-fashion-how-discarded-clothes-impact-public-health-and-the-environment/Links to an external site.
Rachel Bick âThe Global Environmental Injustice of Fast Fashionâ: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-018-0433-7Links to an external site.
Environmental Impacts:
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency âAir Quality and Healthâ: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/air-quality-and-health#:~:text=Air%20pollution%20also%20increases%20the,people%20who%20are%20already%20illLinks to an external site..
McKinsey âFashion on Climate Reportâ: https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/industries/retail/our%20insights/fashion%20on%20climate/fashion-on-climate-full-report.pdfLinks to an external site.
World Economic Forum âWater Pollution is Killing Millions of Indiansâ: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/10/water-pollution-in-india-data-tech-solution/Links to an external site.
Environmental and Energy Study Institute âFact Sheetâ: https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/fact-sheet-climate-environmental-and-health-impacts-of-fossil-fuels-2021#3Links to an external site.
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In this podcast episode, we delve into the issue of food insecurity in America, with a specific
focus on Franklin County, Massachusetts. We examine the root causes and consequences of food
insecurity and explore potential solutions to create a more equitable food system. According to
NPR's article "Food Insecurity In The U.S. By The Numbers," over 38 million people in the
United States faced food insecurity in 2020, indicating limited or uncertain access to sufficient
and nutritious food. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides valuable data on food
security and nutrition assistance, highlighting the highest rates of food insecurity among low-
income households and communities. The health.gov literature summaries on food insecurity
shed light on the social determinants of health and their impact on food access. They emphasize
the disproportionate effect of food insecurity on vulnerable populations, including children and
minority households. CBS News also reports that one in four Americans experiences food
insecurity, further emphasizing the widespread nature of the problem.
To better understand the specific context of Franklin County, Massachusetts, we reference the
"Food Access Report" by the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG). This report
provides local insights into the challenges faced by the community in accessing healthy and
affordable food options. Exploring potential solutions, we highlight the importance of farmers'
markets as community centerpieces, as highlighted in a USDA blog post. Farmers' markets not
only increase access to fresh produce but also promote community engagement and health
education. The Johns Hopkins Medicine website reinforces the benefits of farmers' markets, such
as supporting local agriculture, fostering social connections, and promoting healthy food choices.
Additionally, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) resource on food education spotlights
the significance of food education programs in improving lives and empowering communities to
make informed nutritional choices. We encourage listeners to consult these valuable resources to
gain a deeper understanding of food insecurity in America and explore ways to make a positive
impact. Our gratitude goes to the artists behind the music featured in this episode: "Midnight
City" by M83 and "Just the Two of Us" by Grover Washington.
Bibliography:
"Food Insecurity In The U.S. By The Numbers" - NPR
USDA - Ag and Food Statistics: Charting the Essentials - Food Security and Nutrition Assistance
Literature Summaries - Food Insecurity - health.gov
"One in Four Americans Food Insecure" - CBS News
Food Security in the U.S. - Key Statistics & Graphics - USDA
"Food Access Report" - Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)
"Farmers Markets: Community Centerpieces" - USDA
"Health Benefits of Farmers Markets" - Johns Hopkins Medicine
"Improving Lives Through Food Education" - American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Franklin County Farmers Market - www.franklincountyfarmersmarket.org -
This podcast episode looks at the ways in which fast fashion has polluted our planet for
decades, as well as the pressing human rightâs issues that directly effect the factory workers.
From the exploitation of laborers throughout the Global South, to the denim dyed rivers in
China, weâll walk you through many of the ways in which this environmental justice issue has
become such a concern in recent years. Weâve included anecdotes from factory workers
themselves in which theyâve shared some insight about their devastating experiences within the
fashion industry. Due to the overall lack of awareness in society as to how our clothing is
produced, our episodeâs ending shifts towards the discussion of ways to start shopping more
sustainably and actually make a difference. From fabrics to steer clear from and second hand
shop recommendations, we hope our podcast sheds light on this important issue as well as
motivates our audience to be the change they wish to see
Bick, Rachel, Erika Halsey, and Christine C. Ekenga. âThe Global Environmental Injustice of
Fast Fashion - Environmental Health.â BioMed Central, December 27, 2018.
https://ehjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12940-018-0433-7.
âFast Fashion Is a Climate and Justice Nightmare.â The Climate Reality Project, May 17, 2023.
https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/fast-fashion-climate-and-justice-nightmare.
âI Was a Child Sweatshop Worker - Nasreen Sheikh in Toronto to Tell Canadians the Truth
about Fast Fashion.â Agility PR Solutions Newsroom. Accessed May 22, 2023.
https://agilitypr.news/I-was-a-child-sweatshop-worker---Nasreen-2807.Magana, Giselle. âEnvironmental Racism Is Undeniably Tied to Fast Fashion.â SUSTAINABLE
AMOR, November 12, 2022. https://sustainableamor.com/blog/environmental-racism-fast-
fashion.
Re-Earth Initiative. âBehind the Garment: Injustices Caused by Fast Fashion to Communities -
Re-Earth Initiative.â Re, August 28, 2021. https://reearthin.org/opeds/injustices-caused-by-fast-
fashion.
Tyler Chanel Tyler Chanel is a conscious lifestyle blogger and ethical fashion
model based in Los Angeles California. Her blog and Youtube Channel, Tyler Chanel, Tyler
Chanel is a conscious lifestyle blogger and ethical fashion model based in Los Angeles
California. Her blog and Youtube Channel, and * Name. âHow Fast Fashion and Racism Are
Intricately Linked.â Remake, March 16, 2023. https://remake.world/stories/news/how-fast-
fashion-and-racism-are-intricately-linked/.
âWhy Fast Fashion Is a Social Justice Issue.â CFS by lablaco. Accessed May 22, 2023.
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In this episode, Amelia and I talk about Cancer Alley in Louisiana. We start by talking about the history of the area, and how slavery played an important role in its existence. We also talk about the types of petrochemicals that are produced there, and how they impact the environment and people of cancer alley, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, we talk about RISE St. James and how they are fighting for justice in their town which has been the victim of so many injustices.
âhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/04/cancer-alley-louisiana-environment-oil-industry-oppositionLinks to an external site.
https://www.nola.com/news/environment/louisiana-environmental-justice-advocates-to-benefit-from-bloomberg-campaign/article_5ba52f90-39df-11ed-8fed-27b286f10d62.htmlLinks to an external site.
https://www.businessinsider.com/louisiana-cancer-alley-photos-oil-refineries-chemicals-pollution-2019-11#reverend-dr-william-j-barber-has-been-helping-the-communities-fight-pollution-he-told-rolling-stone-that-the-land-that-once-held-people-captive-as-slaves-now-holds-them-captive-through-pollution-14Links to an external site.
https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/cancer-alley-causes-and-effects-of-chemical-corridor-in-louisiana/#:~:text=Also%20nicknamed%20%E2%80%9CDeath%20Alley%2C%E2%80%9D,expectancy%20and%20increased%20miscarriage%20ratesLinks to an external site.
https://www.propublica.org/article/welcome-to-cancer-alley-where-toxic-air-is-about-to-get-worseLinks to an external site.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5eed506b38da704895463871/t/6379ac11cf5ba5521727462b/1668918320167/FORMOSA+Plastics+Fact+SheetLinks to an external site.
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2020/10/12/covid-racism-kills-black-americans-living-near-toxic-plants/3498180001/Links to an external site.
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210825-louisiana-s-cancer-alley-reeling-in-the-time-of-covidLinks to an external site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB8CbDG7gpkLinks to an external site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB8CbDG7gpkLinks to an external site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB8CbDG7gpkLinks to an external site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB8CbDG7gpkLinks to an external site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAFD-0aMkwELinks to an external site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fua8lwqYByQLinks to an external site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFxY454NTYELinks to an external site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeMxN_f4c8wLinks to an external site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCAt2AlUGKc&ab_channel=Unfound-TopicLinks to an external site.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MnGSJYyR8Q&ab_channel=jicjic78Links to an external site.
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Picture a six-story tall, one-block long, 100,000-ton mountain of dangerous, rotting roof shingles towering over your neighborhood. On this episode of The Reasons Behind, dedicated to exploring environmental justice issues worldwide, host Gavin Mariani delves into Shingle Mountain, an emblematic case of environmental racism, with expert Benjamin Gisonni. How does something like this happen, who is to blame, and how do you get rid of it?
Sources + Info:
Washington Post article on Shingle Mountain: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2020/11/16/environmental-racism-dallas-shingle-mountain/
Post-removal celebrations news clip: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/southern-dallas-block-party-celebration-over-shingle-mountain-removal/287-250998b6-9a63-40ff-95d0-d26a8081a09d
Zip code demographics: https://www.unitedstateszipcodes.org/75241/
Documentary on Shingle Mountain: https://www.bet.com/episodes/8198nh/disrupt-dismantle-shingle-mountain-season-1-ep-1
Timeline of shingle removal: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0a10210bd0924f1e96774834c6f0eda2
Article honoring Marsha Jackson on the removal of Shingle Mountain: https://www.hksinc.com/our-news/articles/dallas-activist-marsha-jackson-honored-as-mountain-mover/
John Oliver segment on Shingle Mountain: https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2022/05/john-oliver-takes-on-shingle-mountain/
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On this episode of Climate Compassion, your hosts, Clara Chae and Mia Calcano, touch on the Biden Administration and its response (or rather lack of) to the rising demands of the Environmental Justice movement in the United States. As they work through Bidenâs recent presidential address in April and analyze the methods to his madness, they intertwine the stories of local communities across America. Listen as Chae and Calcano go back and forth on whether or not the executive orders passed by Biden in pursuit of justice meet the criteria of what the most devastated victims of climate change require in order to thrive once again.
Sources:
Intro and outro music: Moonshine by Prigada
Beginning soundbites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHRu0VV-Dbw
Check out these sources to learn more about the policies, activism, and solutions we speak about:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/04/21/executive-order-on-revitalizing-our-nations-commitment-to-environmental-justice-for-all/
https://www.npr.org/2021/02/03/963380189/with-28-executive-orders-signed-president-biden-is-off-to-a-record-start
https://www.natlawreview.com/article/new-biden-executive-order-continues-to-advance-environmental-justice-agenda-1
https://www.npr.org/2023/04/21/1171202746/president-biden-plans-to-sign-a-new-executive-order-on-environmental-justice
https://www.npr.org/2021/02/03/963667177/biden-promises-to-grapple-with-environmental-racism
https://www.npr.org/2021/01/29/956012329/hope-and-skepticism-as-biden-promises-to-address-environmental-racism
https://www.npr.org/2021/02/03/963667177/biden-promises-to-grapple-with-environmental-racism
https://ejscorecard.geoplatform.gov/scorecard/
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For this week's episode of the Shut up and Dribble Podcast, Ben welcomes Davis Mead, an expert on sports activism, onto the show to discuss the differing roles of athletes in social justice issues, as well as the future role of athletes and the sports world in combating environmental justice issues. Ben, and Davis open with a case study on NBA player Javale Mcgee and his foundation, JUGLIFEâs environmental justice work (0:35 - 6:45). This episode includes a discussion of athletesâ roles in real world issues and how our current times allow for social media activism to be as powerful and accessible as ever, especially for athletes who possess such large followings. Environmental Justice is also a main focus of this episode, and rightly so, issues of environmental justice and climate justice are as much of a threat as ever and Ben and Davis discuss how athletes have been and can get involved/make tangible change in the future.
Podcast Production: Ben Zimmerman, Davis Mead
Research and Show Notes: Ben Zimmerman, Davis Mead
Figures Mentioned: Javale Mcgee, Kez Reed, Colin Kaepernick, Drew Brees, Micheal Jordan, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Muhammad Ali, Chris Paul, Lebron James, Serena Williams
Audio/Video Used: Intro: The Chain (Fleetwood Mac), Outro: Donât Stop Me Now (Queen), âThe Last Danceâ ep. 5, JUGLIFE youtube channel
For More Information on JUGLIFE
References:
https://www.facebook.com/WhenWeAllVote/videos/vb.350316025478383/657142244904681/?type=2&theater
https://www.juglifewater.com/foundation/
https://www.slamonline.com/nba/juglife-how-javale-mcgee-is-saving-lives-through-his-foundation/
https://greensportsblog.com/malcolm-brogdon-hoops2o-fresh-h2o-to-africa/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/drew-brees-kneeling-national-anthem-protest-nfl/
https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/10/05/chris-paul-more-than-90-of-nba-players-are-now-registered-to-vote/
https://www.nba.com/news/chris-paul-leads-march-to-voting-site-at-n-carolina-college
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3UgvZGq1HF1PSEgWk3LBsw
Find Shut and Dribble on Social Media
Web: www.ShutUpandDribblePodcast.com
Twitter: @ShutUpandDribblePod
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ShutUpandDribblePodcast
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Join Angie and Janie in this investigative podcast as they explore the tumultuous and storied construction of the Trump Links golf course at Ferry Point in the South Bronx. With lively discussion spanning from the burdened tax payers of New York City to the forgotten Lenape people, this is an episode you donât want to miss!Music and Sound is courtesy of: Spongebob Squarepants soundtrack: âSponge Mongerâhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwaCyaemL7E âHave a Laughâ Chef Donald Duck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQYEQig6O64Royalty Free Music Downloads through Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/ âFor the Damaged Codaâ by Blond Redheadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Js-XbNj6TkâLemonâ by Rihanna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zmxd2r4cIqYâNothing in Returnâ Monsunehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDN2wbm6zi8âMorning Moodâ Edvard Grieg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCEzh3MwILYShow Notes:Join Angie and Janie in this investigative podcast as they explore the tumultuous and storied construction of the Trump Links golf course at Ferry Point in the South Bronx. With lively discussion spanning from the burdened tax payers of New York City to the forgotten Lenape people, this is an episode you donât want to miss!Music and Sound is courtesy of: Spongebob Squarepants soundtrack: âSponge Mongerâhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwaCyaemL7E âHave a Laughâ Chef Donald Duck https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQYEQig6O64Royalty Free Music Downloads through Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/ âFor the Damaged Codaâ by Blond Redheadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Js-XbNj6TkâLemonâ by Rihanna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zmxd2r4cIqYâNothing in Returnâ Monsunehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDN2wbm6zi8âMorning Moodâ Edvard Grieg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCEzh3MwILY
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On this episode of the Get Lit Podcast, show host Teddy Rockefeller brings AJ DiChiara, a well versed expert on sand mining, to discuss the global blight of âsand mafiasâ.
Bibliography:
Abdulali and the stolen beach story:
https://theecologist.org/2018/feb/08/they-stole-beach-major-mafia-almost-nobody-wants-talk-about (Links to an external site.)
More information on sand mining and its global effects:
https://www.theguardian.com/global/2018/jul/01/riddle-of-the-sands-the-truth-behind-stolen-beaches-and-dredged-islands (Links to an external site.)
Information on the rising groups of âsand mafiasâ:
https://www.eco-business.com/news/sand-mining-mafias-destroying-environment-livelihoods-un/#:~:text=Sand%20extraction%20has%20increased%20pollution,severity%20of%20landslides%20and%20drought (Links to an external site.).
Investigating the world shortage of sand:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20191108-why-the-world-is-running-out-of-sand (Links to an external site.)
More on Vince Beiserâs book and Ted Talk about sand mining and mafias:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-11/illegal-sand-trade-india-mafia-murders-vince-beiser/11779570 (Links to an external site.)
Environmental effects of sand mining:
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/05/world-needs-get-serious-about-managing-sand-says-un-report (Links to an external site.)
UN report on sand mining:
https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/rising-demand-sand-calls-resource-governance (Links to an external site.)
French couple stealing sand from Sardinia:
https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/sardinia-sand-theft-arrest-scli-intl/index.html (Links to an external site.)
Global tensions rising and Antonio Guterres quote:
https://apnews.com/article/6c0d437d14da8f91fd578f003a88cf7a (Links to an external site.)
Music Credits:
Hells Bells by ACDC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCzRXx1DA_U (Links to an external site.) [FREE] Lo-fi type beat - Lighter | lofi hiphop beat by midsummer
Beethoven's 5th symphony orchestra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGNYFVgpEYY (Links to an external site.)Inquisitive - Free Background Music by WillSurj Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2jiAEMBCtE (Links to an external site.)Travis Scott - goosebumps ft. Kendrick Lamar (Lofi Remix) [1hour] by Travis Scott and edited by Music of Fortune
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On this episode of The Waste Podium, Claire, Lexi, and Maddy dive into the Olympic games and some essential, yet buried, questions. Our central question was, are the Olympics truly sustainable? We explore this question in both the context of âgreenâ sustainability of the games, and questioning if the hyper-wasteful model of the games themselves can be sustained into the future. What happens to Olympic communities after they host? Do the Olympics present both social and environmental issues? Joining us will be special guests like a crafted âanonymousâ eyewitness character named Maria, inspired by the articles linked below, and an Olympic expert, Tammy Applebaum. The international Olympic games make this podcast relevant to everyone globally. Enjoy!Podcast Production: Claire CummingsResearch and Show Notes: Maddy Sofer, Claire Cummings, and Lexi SerianaSources used for research:https://edgeeffects.net/olympic-legacies/https://www.sierraclub.org/compass/2016/05/pollution-threatens-summer-olympic-gameshttps://grist.org/justice/6-ways-the-rio-olympics-are-failing-on-sustainability/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rio-olympics-2016-brazil-crises_n_573b53e7e4b0646cbeeb02c8https://gizmodo.com/these-sorrowful-holdouts-remain-in-a-favela-outside-the-1736014178https://www.wsj.com/articles/most-brazilians-see-more-losses-than-benefits-from-rio-olympic-games-1469620569https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jul/25/rio-2016-olympic-officials-athletes-village-unfinishedhttp://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/45/288.htmlhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-021-00696-5#Sec9Source for eyewitness account character:https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2020/07/06/inside-troubling-legacy-displacing-poor-communities-olympic-games-one-villages-resistance-brazil/On this episode of The Waste Podium, Claire, Lexi, and Maddy dive into the Olympic games and some essential, yet buried, questions. Our central question was, are the Olympics truly sustainable? We explore this question in both the context of âgreenâ sustainability of the games, and questioning if the hyper-wasteful model of the games themselves can be sustained into the future. What happens to Olympic communities after they host? Do the Olympics present both social and environmental issues? Joining us will be special guests like a crafted âanonymousâ eyewitness character named Maria, inspired by the articles linked below, and an Olympic expert, Tammy Applebaum. The international Olympic games make this podcast relevant to everyone globally. Enjoy!Podcast Production: Claire CummingsResearch and Show Notes: Maddy Sofer, Claire Cummings, and Lexi SerianaSources used for research:https://edgeeffects.net/olympic-legacies/https://www.sierraclub.org/compass/2016/05/pollution-threatens-summer-olympic-gameshttps://grist.org/justice/6-ways-the-rio-olympics-are-failing-on-sustainability/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rio-olympics-2016-brazil-crises_n_573b53e7e4b0646cbeeb02c8https://gizmodo.com/these-sorrowful-holdouts-remain-in-a-favela-outside-the-1736014178https://www.wsj.com/articles/most-brazilians-see-more-losses-than-benefits-from-rio-olympic-games-1469620569https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jul/25/rio-2016-olympic-officials-athletes-village-unfinishedhttp://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/45/288.htmlhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-021-00696-5#Sec9Source for eyewitness account character:https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2020/07/06/inside-troubling-legacy-displacing-poor-communities-olympic-games-one-villages-resistance-brazil/
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Food for Thought show notesOverviewIn this podcast Mary Blake Zeron and myself, Elsa Marrian, discuss the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). We compare and contrast the Western World perspective on GMOs to that of the less economically developed world. One way that we do this is through the use of the Golden Rice example in India. Through this lens we are able to contextualise shopper anxiety, food labeling and legislation, and farmer activism. Headline Sourceshttps://www.bio.org/blogs/new-study-suggests-those-extremely-opposed-gmos-know-least-about-gmoshttps://www.consumerreports.org/cro/2014/10/where-gmos-hide-in-your-food/index.htmhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/genetically-modified-foods-are-safe-to-eat-report-finds/https://globalnews.ca/news/5151706/explainer-genetically-modified-food-non-gmo-labels/https://www.bayer.com/en/ca/canada-genetically-modified-organismshttps://ag.purdue.edu/GMOs/Pages/GMOsandHealth.aspxhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/food-fight-over-gmos/#x https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/03/18/about-half-of-u-s-adults-are-wary-of-health-effects-of-genetically-modified-foods-but-many-also-see-advantages/General Information on GMOs http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2015/07/are_gmos_safe_yes_the_case_against_them_is_full_of_fraud_lies_and_errors.htmlGreenPeacehttps://www.greenpeace.org/usa/about/Information on Farmer activism in Indiahttps://allianceforscience.cornell.edu/blog/2019/06/indian-farmers-plant-gmo-seeds-civil-disobedience-satyagraha-protest/Surveyshttps://www.pewresearch.org/science/2016/12/01/public-opinion-about-genetically-modified-foods-and-trust-in-scientists-connected-with-these-foods/
Legislationhttps://www.agri-pulse.com/ext/resources/2018-27283.pdfSpecial thanks to Quinton Stevens, Brian Hamilton, and Anne Brown for their support in the production of our podcast -
In this podcast, Talbot and Kendal, explain food apartheid by driving to food justice. They begin in Hobe Sound, Florida at Banner Lake Charter School, where they interview Simone Scott, an employee and native of Banner Lake. They explain how food apartheid differes from food deserts before driving up to Petersburg, New York to look at the work of Leah Pennimen and her team at Soul Fire Farm. The different voice is a Deerfield Academy student (Linnea Dreslin) meant to replicate Leahâs voice in a Today Show Youtube interview. They do not actually interview Leah in real life. Information from Simone Scott was collected through a Zencaster interview. Their overall goal is to show what food apartheid looks like and its trickle down effects on other social justice issues. They tried to schedule an interview with Soul Fire Farm, but the farm does not have availability until August.
Here are some of the resources we referenced for this episode:
Soul Fire Farm: https://www.soulfirefarm.org/about/goals/ (Links to an external site.)
Today Show Leah Pennimen Interview on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVZq3jITD2g&t=140s (Links to an external site.)
These words in the podcast come from this Youtube video:
Video (2:12-2:48): Despite our master's degrees and over a decade of farming experience, we found it impossible to get fresh food for our children. There were no supermarkets no farmers markets no available community garden plots the only food is a corner store a liquor store and a McDonald's this system of segregation is termed by the government a food desert to us there's nothing natural about apartheid so we call it what it is; its food apartheid it comes out of a legacy of redlining and housing discrimination of divestment from communities of color and has resulted in the situation today where if you're white you're four times as likely to have a supermarket on your block then if you're blackâ
Video (4:49-5:28): âYou know land is the place where the lynchings the beatings the enslavement the sharecropping took place and so there's no way to escape the trauma associated with that and so a big part of what I and we are trying to do at Soulfire is to reach back across the narrative of the hundreds of years of land based oppression to cleopatra's you know compost piles and the raised beds of the ovambo people in Namibia to reach back to the work of dr. George Washington Carver's creating regenerative agriculture and Dr. Booker T Watley with farm-to-table to really reclaim the dignity of it is super important if we can't feed ourselves we can't truly be free.â
Video (6:31-7:05): âwe have a lot of teens that come through the farm and not all of them are gonna be farmers but they see folks who look like them following their dreams and being their own bosses and running their own institutions what matters to me is that they can see a wider vision of what's possible for their own lives this is what we're trying to get here so it's great to see it in person yeah it makes my heart flutter honestly I just like I'm so inspiredâ
More about Leah Pennimen and Soul Fire Farm:
https://www.vogue.com/article/soul-fire-farm-leah-penniman-why-food-sovereignty-is-central-in-the-fight-for-racial-justice (Links to an external site.)
https://www.today.com/food/leah-penniman-started-her-own-farm-end-racism-food-system-t167046 (Links to an external site.)
More about Simone Scott and Banner Lake:
http://www.bannerlake.org (Links to an external site.)
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/specialty-publications/luminaries/martin-county/2018/09/30/neighbors-break-bread-family-day-dinner-banner-lake-club/1483637002/ (Links to an external site.)
Music:
âAll Thatâ Royalty Free Music: (https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/all-that-chill-hop (Links to an external site.))
Special Thanks:
Simone Scott for her input about Banner Lake!
Mr. Brian Hamilton for the introductory voice
Linnea Dreslin for reciting the Youtube video lines to serve as Leah Pennimenâs voice
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This episode of Injustices Uncovered explores the environmental and labor rights issues that go unnoticed in the commercial fishing industry. The two hosts, Quinton and Haley, begin by expelling some common perceptions about fishing and then introduce Vannak Anan Prum, a Cambodian man whoâs story reveals how modern slavery is possible. The episode concludes by examining the ways in which this injustice is being addressed and how solutions should be improved. Quinton and Haley, with Prumâs help, hope to bring attention to this pressing issue and implore consumers in the West to be more mindful of the seafood they buy.
Sources we referenced:
The Freedom Fund (Links to an external site.)
Hakai Magazine (Links to an external site.)
The Lowy Institute (Links to an external site.)
Seafood Source (Links to an external site.)
Thomson Reuters Foundation (Links to an external site.)
Deutsche Welle (Links to an external site.)
Greenpeace (Links to an external site.)
2020 Trafficking in Persons Report (Links to an external site.)
Learn more:
Maritime Executive (Links to an external site.)
Global Slavery Index (Links to an external site.)
Nature Communications (Links to an external site.)
Animal Equality (Links to an external site.)
The Pew Charitable Trusts (Links to an external site.)
Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) Database (Links to an external site.)
Vannak Anan Prum:
Twitter (Links to an external site.)
Guardian Article (Links to an external site.)
Buy on Amazon: The Dead Eye and the Deep Blue Sea (Links to an external site.)
Music/Sounds:
Sea Waves (Links to an external site.)
Trawler Engine (Links to an external site.)
Intro Music:Infados by Kevin MacLeod (Links to an external site.)
Outro Music:Mystic Aliens (Remix) by KillumiNattyDread (Links to an external site.)
Special Thanks:
Mr. Hamilton for his voice as Vannak Anan Prum
Nick Baker for his voice as Phil Robertson
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Marshall Project: https://www.themarshallproject.org/2021/04/23/how-we-survived-covid-19-in-prison https://www.themarshallproject.org/2019/12/17/how-to-fix-our-prisons-let-the-public-insideProfessor David N. Pellow Interview: https://youtu.be/3CcSB4u4CJEGrist Graph: https://grist.org/equity/toxic-jails-environmental-justice-los-angeles-new-york-chicago/Purposes of Punishment: https://open.lib.umn.edu/criminallaw/chapter/1-5-the-purposes-of-punishment/#:~:text=Punishment%20has%20five%20recognized%20purposes,rehabilitation%2C%20retribution%2C%20and%20restitutionOther resources to consult:https://theecologist.org/2020/nov/13/environmental-injustice-mass-incarceration-and-systemic-racism-ushttps://sites.uab.edu/humanrights/2020/02/17/prisoners-need-environmental-justice-too/https://www.ehn.org/environmental-racism-and-the-criminal-justice-system-2641465977.htmlMusic/Sound effects:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI3TfTESdx8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht2ERtFfFPwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIFFF8p11Hkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZeAdAe4B3Ahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u4EPdP7WgA&t=23shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ial7GYDxO54
