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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of the Black Church in its pursuit of environmental justice. Joined by Reverend Dr. Ambrose Carroll, co-founder of Green The Church, we explore the role the Black Church plays in driving positive change by bridging faith and sustainability. Prepare to be motivated as we discover the Black Church's unwavering commitment to creating a more equitable and environmentally friendly future.
Guest and Title: Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll Sr., CEO, Green the Church
Great Guest Quote: “When I started, it was not necessarily to teach Black folk how to be environmentalists, but to share with the environmental movement all of the rich things that the Black Church and community
were already doing.”
Keywords: #blackchurch #greenthechurch #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #frontlines
Host: George Dy
Transcript at: http://bit.ly/3oV4EF4
Recap blog post: https://bit.ly/47U80K3
Related Websites:
Green the Church: Standing at the Intersection of the Black Church and the Environmental Movement: https://www.greenthechurch.org/our-mission
Info on the Justice40 Initiative: https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/
President Biden’s Executive Order on Environmental Justice for All: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/04/21/fact-sheet-president-biden-signs-executive-order-to-revitalize-our-nations-commitment-to-environmental-justice-for-all/
Berkeley, CA’s Existing Buildings Electrification Strategy: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021-11-30%20Item%2013%20Berkeley%20Existing%20Buildings%20Electrification%20Strategy.pdf
History of land ownership by Black farmers in the U.S.: https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/46984/19353_ra174h_1_.pdf
Buffalo Soldiers, some of the first national park rangers: https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/historyculture/buffalo-soldiers.htm
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The Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter catalyzes local solutions to the climate crisis in every corner of the San Francisco Bay Area. We work together to spark urgent action and rapid adoption of solutions to the climate crisis. As Climate Reality founder and Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore says, “Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to stand up and act.”
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Podcast Production Team: Executive Producer/Editor: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designers: Kayla Anchell and Trevor Skerbe; Co-Hosts/Researchers: George Dy, Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Lex Schrader; Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas
Guest and Title: Rev. Dr. Ambrose Carroll Sr., CEO, Green the Church
Great Guest Quote: “When I started, it was not necessarily to teach Black folk how to be environmentalists, but to share with the environmental movement all of the rich things that the Black Church and community
were already doing.”
Keywords: #blackchurch #greenthechurch #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #frontlines
Host: George Dy
Transcript at: http://bit.ly/3oV4EF4
Recap blog post: https://bit.ly/47U80K3
Related Websites:
Green the Church: Standing at the Intersection of the Black Church and the Environmental Movement: https://www.greenthechurch.org/our-mission
Info on the Justice40 Initiative: https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/
President Biden’s Executive Order on Environmental Justice for All: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/04/21/fact-sheet-president-biden-signs-executive-order-to-revitalize-our-nations-commitment-to-environmental-justice-for-all/
Berkeley, CA’s Existing Buildings Electrification Strategy: https://berkeleyca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2021-11-30%20Item%2013%20Berkeley%20Existing%20Buildings%20Electrification%20Strategy.pdf
History of land ownership by Black farmers in the U.S.: https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/46984/19353_ra174h_1_.pdf
Buffalo Soldiers, some of the first national park rangers: https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/historyculture/buffalo-soldiers.htm
Want to be an Everyday Climate Champion right now? Please share this podcast with a few friends, family, or colleagues.
We LOVE listener feedback! Share your thoughts and insights by taking this brief survey:
https://forms.gle/MqoL7F8K6uc3FAD99
Contact Us:
Do you know a Bay Area-based Everyday Climate Champion? We’d love to interview them!
Get in touch: [email protected]
Website: www.climaterealitybayarea.org/eccpodcast
The Climate Reality Project Bay Area Chapter catalyzes local solutions to the climate crisis in every corner of the San Francisco Bay Area. We work together to spark urgent action and rapid adoption of solutions to the climate crisis. As Climate Reality founder and Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore says, “Solving the climate crisis is within our grasp, but we need people like you to stand up and act.”
To learn more, visit: www.ClimateRealityBayArea.org
Podcast Production Team: Executive Producer/Editor: Dalya Massachi; Sound Designers: Kayla Anchell and Trevor Skerbe; Co-Hosts/Researchers: George Dy, Ellisa Feinstein, Isabella Genereaux, Sean Mendelson, Hasini Parepalli, Lex Schrader; Logo Designer: Gabriela Vargas
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