The Climate Voices Podcast

In this quick 5-minute monologue, I break down what “forever chemicals” really are, why they don’t break down in our bodies or the environment, and how they quietly make their way into our water, food, and everyday products.

With a few surprising facts and straight talk (no jargon), this episode connects the dots between science, health, and the choices we’re being asked not to think about.

If you’ve ever wondered what PFAS are—and why they matter to everyone—this is the place to start.

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Voices of the Future Series, where we are sharing a spotlight and amplifying the voices of wonderful young leaders who are weaving environmental conservation and sustainability into the fabric of their youthful lives and their communities.

Our guest, Nour Jaafer is a High School Junior at Malden High School and a Clean Water Action Youth Action Collaborative Program Alumni.

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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Voices of the Future Series where we are sharing a spotlight and amplifying the voices of wonderful young leaders who are weaving environmental conservation and sustainability into the fabric of their youthful lives and their communities.

Our guest, Christina Mui is an award-winning High School student at Winchester High School and Alumni of the Clean Water Action Youth Action Collaborative. Christina won the Clean Water Action Youth Leadership Award in Fall 2024 and continues to be an outstanding youth leader in Environmental Advocacy in Massachusetts.

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Welcome to the fourth episode of the Voices of the Future Series where we are sharing a spotlight and amplifying voices of wonderful young leaders that are weaving environmental conservation and sustainability into the fabric of their youthful lives and their communities.

Our guest, Tsering Dolkar is a recent High School Graduate from Malden High School and Alumni of the Clean Water Action Youth Action Collaborative. Tsering will soon be joining Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania where she will be majoring in Biology and minoring in Environmental Studies.

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Welcome to the third episode of the Voices of the Future Series where we are sharing a spotlight and amplifying voices of wonderful young leaders that are weaving environmental conservation and sustainability into the fabric of their youthful lives and their communities.

Our guest, Addison McWayne is a High School Junior at Malden High School and member of the Clean Water Action Youth Action Collaborative.

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Welcome to the second episode of the Voices of the Future Series where we are sharing a spotlight and amplifying voices of wonderful young leaders that are weaving environmental conservation and sustainability into the fabric of their youthful lives and their communities.

Our guest, Jonathan Lan is a High School Senior at Weston High School and will soon be joining the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he will be pursuing Environmental Studies.

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Welcome to this exciting first episode of the Voices of the Future Series that will be sharing a spotlight and amplifying voices of wonderful young leaders that are weaving environmental conservation and sustainability into the fabric of their youthful lives and their communities.

Our guest, Angela Phu is a High School Senior at Malden High School that is currently one of the amazing young people taking part in the Youth Action Collaborative Program spearheaded by Clean Water Action.

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Welcome to this exciting episode of The Climate Voices Podcast. Our distinguished guest, Yesenia Rivera is the Executive Director of Energy Allies, leading a team that revolutionizes energy by working with communities most impacted by climate change and ensuring they lead local clean energy solutions. Yesenia talks about the work that Energy Allies does by connecting with communities in Massachusetts and New York with the aim of understanding and reducing barriers in the energy system by co-designing clean energy solutions that enhance people's power to break the reliance on fossil fuels.

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Welcome to this exciting episode of The Climate Voices Podcast. Our distinguished guest, Katherine Antos, is the Undersecretary of Decarbonization and Resilience from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the commonwealth's ambitious programs and initiatives aimed at decarbonizing energy use, with a particular focus on the buildings and transport sectors. Undersecretary Katherine offers detailed insights into the various efforts in place to revolutionize these key sectors, all in a bid to curb carbon emissions and align the Commonwealth with the global climate goals. She elaborates on the innovative technologies...

Welcome to this riveting episode of our podcast where we deep-dive into Toluca, the heart of Central Mexico with distinguished professor, researcher, and scholar of Environmental Science & Policy, Prof. Tim Downs. Together with my co-host, Marissa Kulkarni, a seasoned GIS Expert and Analyst in the renewable energy sector, we unravel the intricate nexus between climate change, water security, and social justice.Enjoy the episode and get the rare opportunity to witness how the ripple effects of climate change seep through to the very essence of our daily life, igniting a compelling conversation on the very urgent and pressing issues of...

Welcome to this compelling episode where we delve into the seldom talked about topic of climate maladaptation with our special guest, Prof. Lisa Schipper. Through this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the consequences of ill-suited responses to climate change, focusing on the misguided and poorly planned adaptation strategies that exacerbate the negative impacts. Unpacking real-life lived and witnessed examples and expert insights, this enlightening conversation sheds some light on the pressing need for locally-led climate adaptive actions that align with the evolving climate realities.Tune in to better understand climate maladaptation and enjoy the conversation! Don't forget to subscribe to our...

Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we explore climate change adaptation and resilience building in the African context. Africa is a negligible emitter of GHG emissions yet it disproportionately faces the lethal impacts of climate change. In this episode, we hold a thought-provoking conversation with the United Nations Environment Programme's Africa Regional Climate Change Coordinator who shares insightfully what Africa can do to address the challenges posed by climate change. Enjoy! And don't forget to subscribe to our social media pages so that you can be informed of our future conversations as they go live!

Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we talk about environmental and climate justice and explore what the US Environmental Protection Agency is playing in advancing it. There is no social justice without environmental justice. In this episode, we hold a thought-provoking conversation with two US EPA Regional Administrators (EPA Region 1 and Region 4) who share some of the good work that the EPA is doing in implementing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) to specifically address EJ and CJ. Enjoy! And don't forget to subscribe to our social media pages so that you...

Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we explore the complex relationship between extractive industries and the environment and society.In this episode, we hold a thought-provoking conversation with two experts who help shed some light on the challenges and opportunities associated with extractive industries and consequently address a range of issues like human rights and explore the ways in which we can strike a balance between economic growth and environmental and social responsibility. So, sit back, grab a drink, and join us as we explore the ways in which we can all play a part in tackling the...

Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we explore the topic of hope beyond climate anxiety and other stories from young people leading efforts in climate action.

On this episode, we hold an interesting conversation with a group of young people that are passionate about sustainability and taking action against climate change. Instead of succumbing to the overwhelming feelings of fear and despair that often come with facing the realities of the climate crisis, these young people choose to focus on hope and preach it as a tool for change.

In this conversation, we...

Welcome to the sixth episode of the Climate Voices Podcast. On this episode, we speak to Prof. Ed Carr, a Professor and Director of Clark University's International Development, Community and Environment Department who demystifies the concept of adaptation in the context of climate action.

He addresses other issues such as climate resilient development, the politics around global climate action and shares insights about his past experience in climate adaptation through research, academia and policy implementation. Here is the link to the paper Prof. Carr made reference to in the podcast that he has co-authored with his colleague...

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Climate Voices Podcast.

On this episode, we speak with Dr. Bright Nkrumah, a visiting Assistant Professor at Clark University's International Development, Community and Environment who addresses critical issues of tokenism that bedevil youth climate action. He addresses other issues such as the concept of development in the face. of climate change and the outcomes of the recently completed COP 27. at Sharm El Sheik, Egypt.

Here is the link to the paper Dr. Nkrumah talked about in the podcast that he has written;

https://www.researchgate.net...

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Climate Voices Podcast. We will be bringing together professionals, climate activists, community champions and policy makers from across the world to share their stories and experiences in tackling the impacts of climate change. On this episode, we speak to Sumaiya Harunany, a climate activist from Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa that has been passionately conserving the mangroves and raising awareness about sustainability in her community.

She is the founder of Blue Earth organization that engages in Community Empowerment, regeneration of areas impacted by pollution, infrastructure development and climate change as...

Welcome to the third episode of the Climate Voices Podcast. W e will be bringing together professionals, climate activists, community champions and policy makers from across the world to share their stories and experiences in tackling the impacts of climate change.

On this episode, we talk to Mr. Paul Mutuku who is the Co-Founder of Kenya Environmental Action Network (KEAN) and Africa Regional Director for Youth4Nature. He has a a breadth of experience in community organizing , climate communication, campaign coordination and environmental education.

Mr. Paul passionately talks about nature-based solutions and and his initiative...

Welcome to the second episode of the Climate Voices Podcast. W e will be bringing together professionals, climate activists, community champions and policy makers from across the world to share their stories and experiences in tackling the impacts of climate change.

On this episode, we talk to Mr. Amos Wemanya who leads the Just Energy Transition aspects of Power Shift Africa’s research, advocacy and communications. He is responsible for developing, integrating, and implementing a broad range of strategic initiatives that advance Just Energy Transition to 100% Renewable energy and climate justice in Africa.

Mr. Amos ta...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Climate Voices Podcast that will be bringing together professionals, climate activists, community champions and policy makers from across the world to share their stories and experiences in tackling the impacts of climate change. Our first guest, Caroline Kibii, is the Founder of Enviro Wild Initiative that focuses mentoring youth (between the ages of 21-29) on climate action, sensitization, storytelling conservation in six countries in East Africa. She was recognized as a 2021 Top 100 Young Africa Conservation Leader through her work.

In this 41 minute episode, Caroline begins by sharing her journey...

Welcome to the Climate Voices Podcast.

The climate crisis is a reality that’s hitting communities across the globe hard. Different regions are affected differently and and different people are adapting differently. We will be engaging experts, youth climate advocates and community championships that have been tackling climate change to share tell their stories and help bridge the gap that exists in communicating climate science.

Different experts will be joining us every two weeks to share their experiences and give recommendations on how decisively they think we should act to solve the climate crisis.

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