Memories of Water Episode 2 - "Live from Flushing: Teen Voices on Climate"

Season four of the Queens Memory Podcast, brings you "Memories of Water," which examines the impacts of climate change on local communities in the borough.   In this second episode, local teens take the mic to ask questions about climate change. Recorded at the Flushing Library and produced by Queens-based audio producer, Rebecca Seidel, the episode features youth-led interviews with staff from the Queens Botanical Garden, uncovering the roots of flooding in Queens and what we can all do to build a climate-resilient future.   Links for further reading: Three found dead in basement of Flushing apartment in aftermath of Hurricane Ida flooding Sustainable Landscapes at Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) Urban Advantage at QBG Newtown Creek Alliance’s website Hidden Waters Blog Flushing Meadows Corona Park History: The Tale of Two World's Fairs (Waterfront Alliance) How to Steward Rain Gardens in New York City Guardians of Flushing Bay: Green Infrastructure Learn more about Climate Ready at Queens Public Library Queens Public Library’s Teen Centers