Apocalyptic Optimist

Apocalyptic Optimist

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Carpool, Community, and Clean Air: The 1.6 Million-Strong Movement That’s Inviting Everyone In

Carpool, Community, and Clean Air: The 1.6 Million-Strong Movement That’s Inviting Everyone In

When federal environmental guardrails buckle, everyday parents step up to take the wheel. Former magazine editor Dominique Browning built an army of 1.6 million caregivers who serve as the spark for a broader, cross-sector coalition fighting toxic emissions, unpermitted diesel pollution, and dirty industrial projects. Read on to discover how "mom-partisanship" turns fierce protective instinct into a wider, inclusive community movement driving lasting victories.

Hana Leshner
Hana Leshner
Built EnvironmentBuilt Environment
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Striking Out Emissions: Stadiums, Travel, and The Away Game Dilemma ⚾️

Striking Out Emissions: Stadiums, Travel, and The Away Game Dilemma ⚾️

Professional sports are shifting from performative greening to real environmental action. We explore stadiums knocking sustainability out of the park, examine the heavy carbon footprint of fan travel, and share a playbook for kicking fossil fuel sponsors off the field. Think of this edition as the antidote to World Cup emissions.

Hana Leshner
Hana Leshner
Climate JusticeClimate Justice
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Stop Doomscrolling, Start Organizing: Adam Conover’s Blueprint for Power

Stop Doomscrolling, Start Organizing: Adam Conover’s Blueprint for Power

If you feel paralyzed by doomscrolling, it’s because the algorithm benefits from your anxiety. Our new podcast explores where your actual political power is hiding — and spoiler alert: it’s not on your screen.

Hana Leshner
Hana Leshner