A Cup of EJ

In this episode we talk to Isais Hernandez, known across their social medias by the Queer Brown Vegan, about their journey into the environmental justice movement. Rhea and Isais also talk about the role of content creation and social media in the movement, finding spaces for queer people in the movement, and how veganism fits into the movement as a whole.

In this episode, we talk with Arielle King about her experience using law to aid those in the environmental justice movement through policy work. Rhea and Arielle also talk about their experiences of environmental justice in higher education, and about spreading joy about positive advances for the environmental movement on Arielle's podcast, the Joy Report.

In this episode, we talk to one of our favorite guests of 2022 Jay Jasinski from the Environmental Media Association (EMA) about green storytelling in sitcoms (like the Simpsons!), EMA's famous Green Seal and activist board, Jay's journey to join the EMA, and the future of sustainability in Hollywood. Rhea and Jay also discuss the importance of people with diverse interests and talents, such as graphic design or marketing, in the environmental movement because now more than ever environmental information needs to be translated so that the masses understand it.

In this episode, we talk to our dear friend and mentor Dr. Megan Latshaw (Director of the Master's degree programs in the Department of Environmental Health & Engineering at Johns Hopkins University) about the intersection of public health and politics and how this divide can translate into productive conversations about values. Miriam and Dr. Latshaw also discuss their hopes for the future and share anecdotes to give a face to the sea of data in public health.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Patrick Taylor about his experience researching the Arctic and its interaction with other climate elements, such as clouds, sea ice melting, and permafrost releasing methane. Miriam, Dr. Taylor, and Rhea also discuss the implications of the Arctic around the world on ocean currents, such as the Gulf Stream slowing down, and global politics.

In this episode, we talk to Mr. Chris Whitehead about his experience in the motivation, creation, and impact of New Jersey's Environmental Justice Law and how it has become the "gold standard" that other states can follow. Miriam and Mr. Whitehead also discuss the crucial involvement of community members in decision making, mapping using GIS, and how youth can contribute to impactful work. Check out our linktree: https://linktr.ee/environmentaljusticecoalition. For media inquiries email us at team@environmentaljusticecoalition.org

In this episode, we are talking to our friend Dr. Natalie Sampson (an Associate Professor of Public Health at the University of Michigan-Dearborn) and about her expertise regarding how research is conducted for environmental justice and how that research translates into impacts through policy action. Miriam and Dr. Sampson also discuss about how climate change has impacted children's health, community health, and schools. Grab your coffee or tea, and let's learn more about EJ today. Check out our linktree: https://linktr.ee/environmentaljusticecoalition. For media inquiries email us at team@environmentaljusticecoalition.org.

In this episode, we are talking to our dear friend Diamond Spratling (founder of Girl Plus Environment) about her experiences and the changes she has seen in the environmental justice movement over the last 5 years. Miriam and Diamond also discuss where they hope the movement will head and how technology and the pandemic have changed what it means to be an activist. Grab your coffee or tea, and let's learn more about EJ today. Check out our linktree: https://linktr.ee/environmentaljusticecoalition. For media inquiries email us at team@environmentaljusticecoalition.org.

Welcome to our podcast hosted by Miriam (Director of Operations at EJC)! We are starting our podcast off with a conversation with the Environmental Justice Coalition's co-founders, Rhea and Natasha. In this episode, we are introducing environmental justice (EJ), the various nuances behind the movement, and why it is so important. Grab your coffee or tea, and let's learn a little bit more about EJ today. Check out our linktree: https://linktr.ee/environmentaljusticecoalition For media inquiries email us at team@environmentaljusticecoalition.org.