Footprint Talks
Let’s talk climate. THE PODCAST
Footprint Talks discusses the wide array of issues that contribute to climate change. Listen in as experts dissect what we are doing to the Earth and what we can do to save our only home.
THE TRAILERS
Episodes
"There's a place for you in the EJ world, so find a spot and get comfortable": Our interview with Zakhia Grant
On today's episode we talk to Zakhia Grant, a program manager at EcoRise, an educator, a geologist, and all-around dedicated citizen to climate issues. In our interview, we discuss her experience in working within the field of environmental justice in schools, in political presentations, and in everyday life.
"To deny a racist experience is racism within itself": Our interview with Alexia Leclercq
In today's episode, we interview Alexia Leclercq, a young environmental justice organizer who works in the organizations EcoRise and PODER, and has even started their own non-profit, Start:Empowerment. In our interview, we discuss Alexia's experience in learning about environmental justice, working within justice organizations, the climate effects of colonialism and capitalism in communities of color today, and how the topic of environmental justice often gets pushed to the fringes, especially within environmental circles.
Infinite Growth on a Finite Planet?
Luis and Kaira discuss the Degrowth Movement, Kaira's focus in her recent article "The Degrowth Movement: How a Smaller Economy Could Save Our Planet and Make Us Happier." They discuss proposed economic model of the Degrowth Movement, what it looks like on the ground, and how it has already been implemented in some towns.
Bringing Nature Into Schools
In today's episode, Luis and Ali discuss her article on the topic of Green Schoolyards and how this movement has gained traction during the limitations that the pandemic has imposed on learning institutions.