This week on the She Geeks Out podcast, we chat with Marta Schaaf, Director of the Amnesty International Program on Climate, Economic, and Social Justice. We discuss her awe-inspiring background in advocacy work, her current work on climate change (both locally and globally), and the importance of corporate responsibility. Spoiler alert - corporations can make a heckuva lot more impact on climate action than we can by recycling or quitting plastic straws. Her passion for the work is clear, and we were moved. We bet you will be, too!

[00:02:28] Student demonstrations for divestment.

[00:07:07] Privilege and College Protests.

[00:10:55] Two-state solution debate.

[00:11:39] Toxicity in alumni groups.

[00:13:37] Interview with Marta starts.

[00:18:07] Climate justice.

[00:21:34] Fatal Fuels.

[00:25:55] Plastic straw movement and activism.

[00:29:30] Activism and climate change.

[00:31:03] Access to Power and Hope.

[00:36:11] Getting involved at a local level.

[00:41:26] Political engagement and activism

[00:43:22] Corporate Responsibilities and Regulations.

[00:49:01] Labor leader's impactful statement.

[00:50:33] Colonizing space is a distraction.

[00:54:46] Geeking out about national parks.

[00:57:41] Becoming an abortion activist.

Links mentioned:

• Amnesty International
• Climate Families NYC
• Follow Marta on LinkedIn

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