Laura Flanders & Friends | Climate Change Conversations: Ben Jealous on the Environmental Movement & Sierra Club's Evolution @LauraFlandersAndFriends | Uploaded April 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
In this enlightening conversation on climate change, Laura Flanders sits down with Ben Jealous, the dynamic leader of the Sierra Club, to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities in the realm of climate change news. As we navigate the climate crisis in 2023, Jealous delves deep into the Sierra Club's transformative journey, shedding light on its historical figures and the organization's evolution towards inclusivity and environmental justice.
Drawing from personal narratives and the ongoing climate change debate, Jealous shares the inspiring story of his ancestor, Edward David Bland, emphasizing the power of collaboration across racial and political divides in the face of global warming. The conversation also touches upon recent environmental incidents like the chemical train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, underscoring the disparities in media attention and within our world news.
Jealous passionately speaks about the Sierra Club's innovative efforts, from wilderness outings to urban "Toxic Tours," highlighting the organization's commitment to connecting people with both nature and pressing urban environmental issues. This episode highlights the broader environmental movement's need to resonate with a diverse audience, offering solutions that not only address the climate crisis but also promise economic benefits and social change.
Laura concludes the conversation with insightful commentary on the environmental challenges that the Biden administration is facing, spotlighting the Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy (SASS) as a beacon of hope for sustainability.
Join us for a deep dive into the world of environmental activism, the challenges we face, and the collaborative solutions that promise a greener, more equitable future in the face of the climate crisis.
“. . . We've got to show up to the American people with a vision that says we can build a better economy that lifts all boats. We have the technology, we have the resources, we have the demand, we have the will.” - Ben Jealous
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GUESTS:
Ben Jealous: Executive Director, Sierra Club
🎧 PODCAST:
Hear this week's episode on your favorite podcast platform: lauraflanders.simplecast.com/episodes/forging-alliances-for-climate-action-a-conversation-with-sierra-clubs-ben-jealous
✏️ SHOW NOTES:
Visit our Patreon for more information on this week's episode, including related articles, books and more: patreon.com/posts/episode-notes-s4-81524141
📺 RELATED EPISODES:
- Greenpeace at 50: The Climate Crisis is a Fight Not an Argument: youtube.com/watch?v=W5HrgFW9po0
- Climate Change Journalism: Moving Frontline Communities from the Sideline to the Center: youtube.com/watch?v=dpEPnetUBYk
- Bill McKibben & Akaya Windwood: Boomers, Big Banks & Solving the Climate Crisis: youtube.com/watch?v=7gZf7fStcdU
📚 Check out our Book of the Week on BOOKSHOP*:
- “Never Forget Our People Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing” by Ben Jealous: bookshop.org/a/22992/9780062961747
(*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.)
CONTENT:
0:00 Saving the Planet & Economy
5:12 Biden's Climate Stance
9:26 Sierra Club’s Evolution
12:00 Jealous's Personal History
15:04 Environmental Racism
17:00 Bipartisanship Need
19:40 Broader Vision
21:20 Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy (SASS)
23:00 Role of Youth in Climate Change
24:30 Importance of Collective Action
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ACCESSIBILITY
This episode is closed captioned.
CREDITS
Executive Producer: Laura Flanders
Supervising Producer: Sabrina Artel
Consulting Producer: Rory O’Connor
Senior Video Editor: David Neumann
Creative Designer & Video Editor: Nat Needham
Audio Director: Jeannie Hopper
Communications Director: Janet Hernandez
Reporting Fellow: Camelia Achury
In this enlightening conversation on climate change, Laura Flanders sits down with Ben Jealous, the dynamic leader of the Sierra Club, to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities in the realm of climate change news. As we navigate the climate crisis in 2023, Jealous delves deep into the Sierra Club's transformative journey, shedding light on its historical figures and the organization's evolution towards inclusivity and environmental justice.
Drawing from personal narratives and the ongoing climate change debate, Jealous shares the inspiring story of his ancestor, Edward David Bland, emphasizing the power of collaboration across racial and political divides in the face of global warming. The conversation also touches upon recent environmental incidents like the chemical train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, underscoring the disparities in media attention and within our world news.
Jealous passionately speaks about the Sierra Club's innovative efforts, from wilderness outings to urban "Toxic Tours," highlighting the organization's commitment to connecting people with both nature and pressing urban environmental issues. This episode highlights the broader environmental movement's need to resonate with a diverse audience, offering solutions that not only address the climate crisis but also promise economic benefits and social change.
Laura concludes the conversation with insightful commentary on the environmental challenges that the Biden administration is facing, spotlighting the Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy (SASS) as a beacon of hope for sustainability.
Join us for a deep dive into the world of environmental activism, the challenges we face, and the collaborative solutions that promise a greener, more equitable future in the face of the climate crisis.
“. . . We've got to show up to the American people with a vision that says we can build a better economy that lifts all boats. We have the technology, we have the resources, we have the demand, we have the will.” - Ben Jealous
_________________
GUESTS:
Ben Jealous: Executive Director, Sierra Club
🎧 PODCAST:
Hear this week's episode on your favorite podcast platform: lauraflanders.simplecast.com/episodes/forging-alliances-for-climate-action-a-conversation-with-sierra-clubs-ben-jealous
✏️ SHOW NOTES:
Visit our Patreon for more information on this week's episode, including related articles, books and more: patreon.com/posts/episode-notes-s4-81524141
📺 RELATED EPISODES:
- Greenpeace at 50: The Climate Crisis is a Fight Not an Argument: youtube.com/watch?v=W5HrgFW9po0
- Climate Change Journalism: Moving Frontline Communities from the Sideline to the Center: youtube.com/watch?v=dpEPnetUBYk
- Bill McKibben & Akaya Windwood: Boomers, Big Banks & Solving the Climate Crisis: youtube.com/watch?v=7gZf7fStcdU
📚 Check out our Book of the Week on BOOKSHOP*:
- “Never Forget Our People Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing” by Ben Jealous: bookshop.org/a/22992/9780062961747
(*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.)
CONTENT:
0:00 Saving the Planet & Economy
5:12 Biden's Climate Stance
9:26 Sierra Club’s Evolution
12:00 Jealous's Personal History
15:04 Environmental Racism
17:00 Bipartisanship Need
19:40 Broader Vision
21:20 Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy (SASS)
23:00 Role of Youth in Climate Change
24:30 Importance of Collective Action
_________________
The Laura Flanders Show is non-commercial independent media that relies on the contributions of viewers and listeners.
DONATE TODAY at lauraflanders.org/donate or consider becoming a PATREON partner at patreon.com/thelfshow
📩 SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter: lauraflanders.org
🎧 SUBSCRIBE to our podcast: lauraflanders.org/listen
🎧 LOOKING FOR UNCUT INTERVIEWS? Patreon subscribers get early access to our full, uncut conversations and audio extras! Join our growing family today! patreon.com/thelfshow
FOLLOW The Laura Flanders Show
Twitter: twitter.com/thelfshow
Facebook: facebook.com/theLFshow
Instagram: instagram.com/thelfshow
Website: lauraflanders.org
Patreon: patreon.com/thelfshow
📚 Shop our Bookshop Store: bookshop.org/shop/thelfshow
ACCESSIBILITY
This episode is closed captioned.
CREDITS
Executive Producer: Laura Flanders
Supervising Producer: Sabrina Artel
Consulting Producer: Rory O’Connor
Senior Video Editor: David Neumann
Creative Designer & Video Editor: Nat Needham
Audio Director: Jeannie Hopper
Communications Director: Janet Hernandez
Reporting Fellow: Camelia Achury
