1 Point 5

Where Do We Go From Here?

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Eight guests ages 8 to 60 years old share visions for their neighborhoods by the year 2050, and which climate solutions they're most excited about to help get us there.

What Would a Fossil Fuel-Free Future Look Like?

matthew@akidsbookabout.com (Olivia Greenspan, Zanagee Artis, Natalie Mebane) — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Climate policy lobbyist, Natalie Mebane, discusses the role of people-power in shifting political will for a fossil fuel-free future. (Say that 5 times fast!)

Racial Disparities & Climate Change:

https://psci.princeton.edu/tips/2020/8/15/racial-disparities-and-climate-change

The Climate Gap:

https://dornsife.usc.edu/assets/sites/242/docs/ClimateGapReport_full_report_web.pdf

Natalie Mebane is the Associate Director of United States Policy at 350.org

What Is the Soil's Role in Taking Carbon From Our Atmosphere?

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Dr. David Montgomery, a geomorphologist who studies the surface of the earth, discusses soil and why the ground beneath our feet is so important in our climate solutions.

To learn more about Dr. David Montgomery, visit https://www.dig2grow.com/

To listen to more from his band, Big Dirt, check out:

https://wanderinginfinityproductions.bandcamp.com/ & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEa9oYJ1UkhYtfecVrATA4w/playlists

How Is Indigenous Sovereignty Related to Air Quality?

matthew@akidsbookabout.com (Olivia Greenspan, Zanagee Artis, Jaike Spotted Wolf) — Thu, 6 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Indigenous activist Jaike Spotted Wolf explains Indigenous sovereignty, how it is connected to fossil fuel pipelines, and why it is a necessary climate justice solution.

You can find Jaike Spotted Wolf on Instagram or Facebook using the links below.
https://www.instagram.com/spot_the_wolf_/
https://www.facebook.com/jaime.worthington

Additional resources:

Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation - https://www.mhanation.com/

Understanding the Issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women - https://www.nativehope.org/en-us/understanding-the-issue-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women

US Indian Boarding School History - https://boardingschoolhealing.org/education/us-indian-boarding-school-history/

Wearing Orange To Heal, To Remember, And Build Collective Power: NDN Collective Honors Orange Shirt Day -https://ndncollective.org/wearing-orange-to-heal-to-remember-and-build-collective-power-ndn-collective-honors-orange-shirt-day/

What Happens to Our Waters and Life Therein at 1.5 Degrees?

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Dr. Apollonya Porcelli talks about how water and climate change are connected and ways in which we can help restore our waters to their peak health.

You can find Dr. Porcelli published work in academic journals including Marine Policy, DuBois Review, Geoforum, and Environmental Sociology.

Why Are All Voices Important in the Climate Justice Movement?

matthew@akidsbookabout.com (Olivia Greenspan, Zanagee Artis, Jamie Margolin) — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Environmental activist Jamie Margolin talks about the importance of representation in the climate movement and shares her work through the youth-led climate justice organization Zero Hour.

You can find more about the organization Jamie and Zanagee cofounded, Zero Hour, by visiting http://thisiszerohour.org/

Jamie’s podcast, Lavender You: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lavender-you/id1562027702

Jamie’s show, ART MAJORS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=7VhKYFX4LJQ

How Does Climate Change Affect Groups of People Differently?

matthew@akidsbookabout.com (Olivia Greenspan, Zanagee Artis, Jerome Foster II) — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Climate justice activist Jerome Foster II talks about the impact he and his colleagues are making through their work on the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council.

You can find more about Jerome’s work by following him on Instagram @jeromefosterii or visiting the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council’s webpage at https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/white-house-environmental-justice-advisory-council.

Other resources mentioned:

OneMillionOfUs - https://www.instagram.com/onemillionofus

The Climate Reporter - https://peoplesclimate.org/actions/the-climate-reporter

What is Environmental Racism?

matthew@akidsbookabout.com (Olivia Greenspan, Zanagee Artis, Kevin J. Patel) — Wed, 8 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Activist Kevin J. Patel shares his personal experiences with environmental racism and how he is standing up for marginalized youth in the climate movement through his organization, OneUpAction.

You can find more about Kevin’s activism by visiting oneupaction.org.

Other resources mentioned:

4 Oil Wells Hidden in Plain Sight in LA - https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/hidden-oil-wells/

Who Is Involved in the Climate Justice Movement?

matthew@akidsbookabout.com (Olivia Greenspan, Zanagee Artis, Levi Draheim) — Wed, 1 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Hear from those active in the climate justice movement with hosts Zanagee and Olivia and special guest Levi Draheim. Let’s talk about the need for all voices to join together in achieving justice.

You can learn more about Levi’s work by visiting: ourchildrenstrust.org/levi

And learn more about Juliana v. US by visiting: ourchildrenstrust.org/juliana-v-us

Other resources mentioned:

The Paris Agreement - https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement

The Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution - https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/119/text

Check out A Kids Book About Climate Change: HERE

There’s other great guides on what climate is for kids! We like this guide from The New York Times: A Climate Change Guide for Kids

How Is Climate Change Impacting Humanity?

matthew@akidsbookabout.com (Olivia Greenspan, Zanagee Artis, Heather Price) — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Explore the social impact of a changing climate with hosts Zanagee and Olivia and special guest Dr. Heather Price. Let’s talk about common misconceptions about climate change.

You can learn more about Dr. Price’s work by visiting: talkclimate.org

Check out A Kids Book About Climate Change: HERE

There’s other great guides on what climate is for kids! We like this guide from the

New York Times: A Climate Change Guide for Kids

Why is the Climate Changing?

matthew@akidsbookabout.com (Heather Price, Zanagee Artis, Olivia Greenspan) — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Explore the basics of fossil-fueled climate change with hosts Zanagee and Olivia and special guest Dr. Heather Price. Let’s talk about the carbon budget and a livable future.

You can learn more about Dr. Price’s work by visiting: talkclimate.org

Check out A Kids Book About Climate Change: HERE

There’s other great guides on what climate is for kids! We like this guide from the

New York Times: A Climate Change Guide for Kids

We also mentioned COP (“Conference of the Parties”). You can look up their organizing body here: UNFCCC

Check out this video about Mt. St. Helens eruption: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYla6q3is6w&ab_channel=SmithsonianChannel

1 Point 5: Who, How, and Why

matthew@akidsbookabout.com (Olivia Greenspan, Zanagee Artis, Matthew Winner) — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In our book and on the show, we draw a connection between our planet heating and someone’s body having a fever. We want to give credit for this analogy to Anthony Leiserowitz, Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication. You can learn about the awesome work the YPCCC is conducting here: https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/

Olivia also mentioned that most people (adults) in the US believe global warming is happening and that climate action is needed. Here is the source, as well as other interesting climate opinion maps from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication: https://climatecommunication.yale.edu/visualizations-data/ycom-us/

We also reference the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Special Report on Global Warming of 1.P ºC: https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/

As well the Paris Agreement: https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/english_paris_agreement.pdf

Here’s a handy UNICEF guide on the Paris Agreement for Young People: https://www.unicef.org/lac/media/19316/file/paris-agreement-for-young-people.pdf

Introducing 1 Point 5

matthew@akidsbookabout.com (Olivia Greenspan, Zanagee Artis, Matthew C. Winner) — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

On 1 Point 5 we talk about what climate change is and what climate justice can look like. We talk about why our planet is sick, what people are doing about it, and how you can help them.