The Climate Dispatch
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The Climate Dispatch Podcast, presented by Sierra Club Angeles Chapter and Stranded Astronaut Productions, covers the stories of the climate crisis - from celebrating the wins to breaking down our fears, all while sharing collective hopes for the future. Hosted by climate storyteller Tehya Jennett, we invite a range of guests including activists, educators, and scientists to share their local climate stories, wins, hopes, and issues integral to their communities.
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The podcast covers various aspects of the climate crisis, celebrating victories while addressing fears and forming hopes for the future. Topics include the history of wildfires in California, the importance of community building for resilience, and the impact of climate anxiety. Episodes feature insightful discussions on practical solutions like fossil fuel alternatives, water conservation, and the social implications of climate issues.
The Climate Dispatch Podcast, presented by Sierra Club Angeles Chapter and Stranded Astronaut Productions, covers the stories of the climate crisis – from celebrating the wins to breaking down our fears, all while sharing collective hopes for the future. Hosted by climate storyteller Tehya Jennett, we invite a range of guests including activists, educators, and scientists to share their local climate stories, wins, hopes, and issues integral to their communities.
What’s the story behind the concrete channel running through our city?
If Los Angeles doesn’t rely on its own river for water, where does it come from? The truth is, LA imports around 80% of its water supply — a practice that has caused severe ecological damage in regions hundreds of miles away and deeply impacted Indigenous communities, whose lands were drained to meet the city’s needs.
In this episode, we trace the history of LA’s water sources and infrastructure, hear directly from members of the Paiute community still living with the consequences, and begin a conversation about what it will take to build more just and sustainable water systems for the future.
Guests:
Candice Dickens-Russell, Friends of the Los Angeles River
Charming Evelyn, Sierra Club Water Committee
Kyndall Noah & Teri Red Owl, Owens Valley Water Commission
Featuring music from Santa Ana singer songwriter Ali Coyle
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