In this episode, we hear from Xaver Kandler, Campaigns Director at NY Renews. NY Renews is a coalition of over 380 environmental, justice, faith, labor, & community groups, working to further legislation to support climate, jobs, and justice in New York State. We discuss NY state policies including the Climate Leadership and Communities Protection Act, the New York Heat Act, the Just Energy Transition Act, the Climate Superfund Act, and more. This episode explores the power of grassroots organizing and coalitions to further environmental justice through climate policy.

Credits

Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan

Edited and co-produced by Lucy Little

For resources, transcripts, and more information about the guests: https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/the-power-of-coalitions-with-xaver-kandler

In this episode, we hear from Ramón Cruz, professor at Princeton University, environmental advocate, and former president of Sierra Club. We discuss his journey into environmental policy work, hear an excerpt from an article he wrote about confronting the complex past of the environmental movement and discuss climate change & Puerto Rico.

Credits

Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan

Edited and co-produced by Lucy Little

For resources, transcripts, and more information about the guest: https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/environmental-policy-amp-equity-with-ramon-cruz

In this episode, we hear from Matthias Muehlbauer, founding partner of OnePointFive. We discuss Matthias’ professional journey to working at the intersection of climate and business and explore discuss topics including as ESG, corporate sustainability, scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, net zero, carbon markets, and more. OnePointFive helps organizations and individuals implement & integrate sustainability across the board in their strategy, operations, and career choices. We talk about OnePointFive’s work to equip the climate workforce of the future.

Credits

Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan

Edited and co-produced by Lucy Little

Music by Naima Mackrel

For resources, transcripts, and more information about the guests: https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/climate-workforce-of-the-future-with-matthias-muehlbauer