Connecting Communities & a Working Class Perspective on Climate - Caitriona Kenny

I came to know Caitríona through Extinction Rebellion. She has been showing up to protests since she was a child, and organising them since she was in her teens! She is an activist who advocated anti war, animal rights, Repealing the 8th, and of course the environment. She is now a member of Connecting Cabra & The Dóthain Collective, as well as being a recent graduate of the DCU Masters in Climate Change programme. You can follow her on Twitter @KennyCaitriona.We covered:[04:30] What inspired Caitriona to be the change she wanted to see.[06:50] Connecting Cabra – what’s involved & how it started.[13:40] Advice for anyone wanting to start a community group.[14:35] DCU Masters in Climate Change[21:00] How the climate movement can’t be discriminatory to marginalised groups such as disabled & working class communities.[30:50] Framing climate action in a positive light.[35:15] Tips for saving money that are also more eco friendly![40:10] Her favourite protest memories.[43:00] Random questionsAlso mentioned: Energy Master Plan Bloomin' CrumlinRingsend Sustainable Energy CommunityEcolutionEnvironmental Justice in Ireland reportCommuinity Supported Agriculture (CSA)As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.