S1 E8: Change the Policies - Not the Climate!

Today we are looking at the big big and the super small… life after climate change and international cooperation... about local effects and nationwide initiatives.  I keep a close eye on world events, and lately... Regarding climate change, I’ve actually felt really excited by what I’m seeing! People are pulling together. Every day there’s some new story about another country adding environmental protections or #cancellingcoal. Seriously, Just look at Belgium, it started shutting down the last of its coal plants! Or- Or the UK! It recently celebrated its first 24 hours without coal power since the industrial revolution. Everywhere, countries like Portugal, Sweden, France... even tiny countries like Malta are taking action.  I’m feeling really energized and hopeful!  On this episode I’m even talking with a super special guest about Canadian governmental action on climate change!! This episode features conversations with: Katia Bannister Katia is the Co-leader of the Cowichan Valley Earth Guardians – a group of teens working in climate activism in BC. She’s passionate about fighting against climate displacement and the loss of indigenous culture and biodiversity. She spoke to us about climate change is threatening life on her small gulf island off the coast of British Columbia. Facebook: @cvearthguardians Jasmine Hachey Jasmine has been a climate activist ever since she made a short film about sustainable energy when she was in 6th grade. She cares about climate change because her family is Cree and the land and sustainable practices are important to her culture. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson Jonathan Wilkinson PC MP is a Canadian Liberal politician, who was elected to represent the riding of North Vancouver in the House of Commons of Canada in the 2015 federal election, and re-elected in the 2019 election. He was sworn in as the Minister of Environment and Climate Change on November 20, 2019 Website:  https://pm.gc.ca/en/cabinet/honourable-jonathan-wilkinson Twitter: @JonathanWNV link: https://twitter.com/JonathanWNV?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ———————————— For more info and a chance to win a custom “The Big Melt” T-shirt, visit www.bigmeltpodcast.com or the shownotes for this episode. ———————————— We’d love to hear from you: Get in touch and share your thoughts at [e-mail] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices