What is Environmental Justice? with Dr. Robert Bullard

What is Environmental Justice? with Dr. Robert Bullard

Author: Berkeley Law August 26, 2022 Duration: 8:41

While headlines often focus on climate disruption, a quieter story of tangible action is unfolding worldwide. Climate Break, from the researchers at Berkeley Law, focuses squarely on that narrative of solutions. Each concise episode, always under two minutes, introduces you to the people and projects making a difference right now. You’ll hear directly from scientists in the field, policy innovators crafting new regulations, and entrepreneurs developing practical technologies. This podcast moves past the overwhelming scale of the problem to highlight specific, working examples of progress. The conversations span from local initiatives in California to global efforts, all grounded in the intersecting realms of science, policy, and natural systems. Tuning in offers a regular, manageable dose of insight into how communities, companies, and citizens are actively reshaping our approach to the planet’s most pressing challenge. It’s a resource for anyone seeking a clearer understanding of the actionable ideas emerging from the front lines of climate response.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 247

Climate Break
Podcast Episodes
AquaFreezing to Slow Arctic Ice Loss , with Simon Woods [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
Real Ice, a UK based start-up, has been on the forefront of exploring the viability of this new technology. Aqua Freezing involves drilling holes through sea ice to pump out the sea water below and refreeze it on the sur…
Reframing Climate Action as Creation Care, with Becca Boyd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
Caring for God’s Creation: How Evangelical Christians Are Embracing Climate ActionAcross the United States, evangelical Christians are increasingly forging a connection between faith and climate action by redefining envi…
Rerun: Carbon Capture Mineralization, with Dr. Rob Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
What is carbon mineralization?As defined by the U.S. Geological Survey, “carbon mineralization is the process by which carbon dioxide becomes a solid mineral, such as a carbonate…The biggest advantage of carbon mineraliz…
Latino Climate Justice Framework, with Irene Burga [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
What is the LCFJ?The Latino Climate Justice Framework (LCJF) prioritizes environmental justice while helping to protect disproportionately affected individuals–commonly Latine people. Specifically, LCJF works with commun…
Rerun: Alleviating Urban Heat Traps, with Jeff Goodell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
What Does Extreme Heat Do?Since the pre-industrialized era, the global temperature has increased by about one degree Celsius. Although one degree may not seem significant, the consequences are increases in the intensity…