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Youth Episode - Goshen IN Apr 27, 2021

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We interview now college freshman Dylan Steury about his role, and the role of young people in general, in Goshen climate action. Hear about how he and his peers presented to City Council and got their unanimous support.

For more information and links check out episode 5.

Trailer Apr 19, 2021

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Albany CA: Funding Climate Action Apr 13, 2021

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How does a small city fund climate action? Albany came up with a creative answer. We interview newly elected council member Preston Jordan and Climate Action Committee member Nick Peterson, about their recently approved utility tax ballot measure.

Check out our bonus youth episode where we interview an Albany youth leader about her role in Albany climate activism.

Resources

Albany Measure DD - Utility Users' Tax
Albany Climate Action Committee
Carbon Free Albany - website
Albany Climate Action Coalition - citizen group

Youth Episode - Albany, CA Apr 13, 2021

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We interview 19-year-old Samantha Smithies about her role in climate action in Albany, CA. Hear about how she participated on, and then led, the city's Climate Action Committee.

For more information, check out episode 4 on Albany and funding climate action.

Resources

Albany Measure DD - Utility Users' Tax
Albany Climate Action Committee
Carbon Free Albany - website
Albany Climate Action Coalition - citizen group

Youth Lead The Way - St. Louis Park, MN Mar 30, 2021

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High School students in St. Louis Park, MN initiated what became the most aggressive climate action plan in the state. Abby interviews co-host Larry Kraft about how youth forever changed the course of the city and how they remain involved.

Check out our bonus episode where we interview St. Louis Park youth leaders.

More Information and Links

City of St. Louis Park website
St. Louis Park Climate Action Plan adopted by St. Louis Park City council on 2/5/2018
Climate Inheritance Resolution adopted by St. Louis Park City Council on 5/16/2016
Climate Leadership Resolution adopted by St. Louis Park School Board on 5/10/2019
High School Students present to St. Louis Park City Council on 3/21/2016, starting the process that led to St. Louis Park's Climate Action Plan.

Youth Episode - St. Louis Park, MN Mar 30, 2021

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Youth from the St Louis Park High School Environmental Club initiated St. Louis Park's Climate Action Plan over five years ago and remain involved today. We interview the leader that started the work five years ago and the current leader of the club.

For more information and links, check out Episode 3.

Anchorage Alaska: Rewriting the narrative Mar 16, 2021

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What does it look like to engage in a just transition? How can city climate action benefit from inclusive engagement? How do you change an entrenched fossil fuel story about the Alaskan economy? We interview Ruth Miller of Native Movement, Polly Carr of the Alaska Center, Kendra Closter of Native Peoples Action, and Shaina Kilcoyne with the City of Anchorage and learn about the impact local entities can have when they work together to address big issues.

Make sure to also check out our Anchorage youth episode where we interview 16 year old Emily Taylor about her climate story.

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Youth episode - Anchorage Alaska Mar 16, 2021

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We interview 16 year old Emily Taylor of Anchorage and Bristol Bay about her story and the impacts of climate change on her, her family, and Alaska.

If you haven't already, make sure to check out our Anchorage episode with four amazing women leaders.

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Clean Energy Scorecard for Small Cities Feb 24, 2021

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Intro to the podcast followed by an analysis of clean energy efforts by 30 small cities around the country. We interview Dave Ribeiro, director of local policy at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), and explore the application to small cities of a scorecard previously used only for large cities.

More Information and Links

Press Release 1/12/2021: "ACEEE Analysis Finds Small Cities Can Lead on Clean Energy, Too"
ACEEE City Clean Energy Scorecard
Do it yourself! Local Clean Energy Self-scoring Tool
Blog post 2/12/2021: "Small but Mighty: How Three Small Cities are Saving Energy and Embracing Renewables"

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