Let's Clear the Air with CCAEJ
by CCAEJ
Let’s Clear the Air is a weekly segment covering environmental and social justice related news. We’ll discuss the cultural and political influences with reference to land use, development and industry and feature guests to speak expansively on these issues. LCTA is a fact based refresher on the basics of mobilizing your community and a public archive for expert and community level perspectives on various topics and issues.
Episodes
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Amazon Crash Lands at The San Bernardino International Airport
What is the logistics industry? Where does it begin? Anthony and Andres unpack some of what the logistics industry does for you as a consumer and more importantly what it does to communities that historically, have been left out of the input process for where these logistical titans can set up...
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"We're All In The Same Boat" Amazon Ramps Up Development Despite Internal Dysfunction
San Bernardino Mayor John Valdivia receives a failing grade from clean air advocates and the American Lung Association. This may not come as a shock to anyone because as Mayor and President of the SBIAA, Valdivia has ushered a wave of development that adds to an already polluted air basin. The…
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'May Day' and community organizing in the COVID-19 era
Despite COVID-19 placing its limitations on May Day organizing, people on the frontlines are still using digital strategies to call for protections for Amazon workers, to support immigrants, and Census 2020 efforts on International Workers Day and beyond. Hear more from this week's hosts Andres...
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"You're killing us, Larry!": Car Caravan for Clean Air and other headlines of the week
On this week's episode, we discuss an ongoing deal between Gov. Gavin Newsom and BYD for face masks, San Bernardino County's eye-raising re-opening of parks and recreation areas, and the car caravan for clean air action organized by CCAEJ and the Sierra Club My Generation Campaign. Hosts: Andres...
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Is COVID 19 a bigger threat to communities dealing with health disparities?
After a long hiatus and with lots of time to spend at home, Let's Clear the Air is back! On this episode, Dr. David Lo from UC Riverside's School of Medicine will be discussing what COVID 19 means for Environmental Justice communities already dealing with health and social disparities. Host:...
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It's bigger than Eastgate
What's wrong with being emotional about the exploitation of our people and land? Nothing. On this episode of Let's Clear the Air, we talk about the Eastgate Logistics Center and why pushing for a Community Benefits Agreement is more than just about good jobs and clean air. Follow us on Social...
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Clean Air Day, Everyday?
The Clean Air Pledge has cities and corporations across the world vowing to improve air quality. But shouldn't that be an every day commitment? Policy Analyst Andrea Vidaurre gives her opinions on this episode of Let's Clear the Air!
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#ClimateStrikeIE 2019
On this episode, we discuss the Global Climate Strikes taking place across the world and how local climate strikers rallied at Amazon’s automated facility on Orange Show Road to demand they work with San Bernardino communities to implement a plan to end the company’s health-damaging pollution in...
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Let's Clear the Air with CCAEJ
Our podcast 'Let's Clear the Air' is back in its original format. Keeping it raw and real for the #EJChamps across the IE. In this episode, @eyeofthebarrio talks #AQMD and how they continue to fail to meet community's demands for #ZeroEmissions. Take a listen and comment with your thoughts. Want…
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About this show
Let’s Clear the Air is a weekly segment covering environmental and social justice related news. We’ll discuss the cultural and political influences with reference to land use, development and industry and feature guests to speak expansively on these issues. LCTA is a fact based refresher on the basics of mobilizing your community and a public archive for expert and community level perspectives on various topics and issues.
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