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The Environmental Justice Lab

Lesley Joseph
Environmental Justice
Food Apartheid
Palestine
Kodak
Gaza
Equality
Pollution
Maternal Health
Landfills
Mother Earth
Climate Change
Israel
Infrastructure Apartheid
Black Maternal Health Week
Water Justice
Public Health
Resource Management
Legacy Environmental Justice
Food Sovereignty
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Since the dawn of human history, the fight for environmental justice has always been a fight. Water wars between the people of Israel and herdsmen of Gerar in the book of Genesis, Chapter 26. The resistance of Native Americans to the pillaging of their land and resources at the founding of the United States of America. The refusal to allow a hazardous landfill to be built in the Warren County, a p... more

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Environmental justice isn’t about making sure pollution is evenly distributed. It’s about making sure there is no pollution to distribute.

In this episode of the Environmental Justice Lab, I break down the 6th principle of Environmental Justice. The... more

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The EPA has been gutted. Scientists are being sent home. NOAA is being dismantled. And in the middle of all this deregulation, our elected officials keep voting against what we actually want. So what do we do about it?

On this episode of the Environ... more

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What happens to the earth when we wage war? Dr. Lesley Joseph - environmental engineer, scholar of environmental justice, and author of the forthcoming book War Crimes Against the Earth - joins Sabrina Jacobs, host of The Rude Awakening on 94.1 KPFA,... more

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What happens when a group of high schoolers turns a $5,000 competition win into a global movement?

In this episode, Dr. Joseph sits down with Abhi Tenneti and Ayush Garg — the high school founders of Green Silicon Valley — an organization run entire... more

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Sadie Holzmeyer
National Organizing Director for The Digital Democracy Project
Digital Democracy Project
Episode: When Legislators Won’t Listen, Make Them: Introducing the Digital Democracy Project
Dr. Lesley Joseph
Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Liberty University; expert in environmental engineering, environmental justice and ethics
Liberty University
Episode: SPECIAL EPISODE - Interview on 94.1 KPFA: Dr. Lesley Joseph on War, Ecocide, and the Communities Left Behind
Jaha Nailah Avery
Lawyer, journalist, author, and environmental justice reporter
Threshold (producer of The Corridor)
Episode: Introducing "The Corridor": A Podcast Series about Cancer Alley with Journalist Jaha Avery
Chandra Taylor-Sawyer
Senior Attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center, leads its Environmental Justice Initiative
Southern Environmental Law Center
Episode: Fighting for a Level Playing Field: EJ in the South with Chandra Taylor-Sawyer of the SELC
Etelle Higonnet
CEO of Coffee Watch and a dedicated human rights advocate
Coffee Watch
Episode: Grounds for Change: Fixing the Coffee Industry with Etelle Higonnet of Coffee Watch
Kibri Hutchison Everett
Environmental advocate discussing the Trash Pile and its implications for local communities.
Episode: Environmental Racism in My Hometown: The Legacy of Rock Hill’s "Trash Pile" with Kibri Everett (pt. 2)
Dr. Bruce Strouble
An educator, activist, and author focusing on sustainability and environmental justice
Florida A&M University
Episode: Don’t Just Go Green...Go Just: The Fight for Environmental Justice with Dr. Bruce Strouble
Dr. Diana Hernández
Associate Professor of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University and Founding Principal Investigator of the Energy, Equity, Housing and Health Program
Columbia University
Episode: "Powerless": How Two Scholars Are Rewriting the Energy Narrative
Dr. Jennifer Laird
Assistant Professor of Sociology at Lehman College with experience in poverty and research on energy issues
Lehman College
Episode: "Powerless": How Two Scholars Are Rewriting the Energy Narrative

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    This is a wonderful podcast, engaging discussions with people doing great work to protect people and the environment, and promote justice in the world. These stories need to be told.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanielGoe
    United States9 months ago
  • Thank you for exposing the injustices BIPOC communities face.

    Thank you for exposing the injustices BIPOC communities face. Huge shout out from the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice in Southern California! Spread the word! #letusbreathe

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnatheG
    United States3 years ago
  • An Rn

    What a great way to educate the population. Vast array if knowledge on display. Great Job Dr. Joseph. All of us need to hear this podcast.

    We can’t just bury our head in the sand. Thank you for providing us the wake up call we all need. Great podcadt.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kulrn
    United States4 years ago
  • An Rn

    What a great way to educate the population. Vast array if knowledge on display. Great Job Dr. Joseph. All of us need to hear this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kulrn
    United States4 years ago
  • Very informational

    This is a one of a kind podcast that people need to hear! How to make the environment equal for everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJeezy_16
    United States4 years ago

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Educational and awakening—great for understanding how EJ connects to policy and daily life.
Strong call to action and practical framework for community organizing.
Engaging discussions on protecting people and the environment and advancing justice.
Informative and essential for understanding environmental justice issues and actionable steps.
Highlighting injustices faced by BIPOC communities and amplifying underserved voices.

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When Legislators Won’t Listen, Make Them: Introducing the Digital Democracy Project
Q: What would it take to scale this to all 50 states and beyond?
Scaling would require regional organizers, legislative aides in each state, partnerships with organizations, and leveraging volunteers and influencers to recruit voters and maintain engagement across diverse communities.
When Legislators Won’t Listen, Make Them: Introducing the Digital Democracy Project
Q: Does this project do anything to help educate people on the platform and make bills understandable before they vote?
Yes, the platform provides bill summaries, a breakdown of legal language, pros and cons, and the ability for users to ask questions via VoteBot to get citations and explanations from organizations' perspectives.
When Legislators Won’t Listen, Make Them: Introducing the Digital Democracy Project
Q: So before we get to the Digital Democracy Project, can you tell us a little about yourself and what drew you to this work?
Sadie explains her background, moving from Indiana to Florida, her climate activism through Sunrise Movement, and how policy ideas like a carbon tax align with leveraging technology to mobilize mass voter input.
SPECIAL EPISODE - Interview on 94.1 KPFA: Dr. Lesley Joseph on War, Ecocide, and the Communities Left Behind
Q: Talk to us about the cost of war on the environment.
Dr. Joseph explains that war inherently causes environmental damage through emissions, pollution at targets like oil facilities, and the spread of toxins. She notes that these effects include air and water pollution, soil contamination, and health impacts that extend beyond the immediate conflict zone, threatening regional and global environmental health.
"Powerless": How Two Scholars Are Rewriting the Energy Narrative
Q: What can someone do when they're experiencing energy insecurity?
One could tap into programs like the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), though current federal and state aid is often inadequate and underutilized. Communities must also advocate for more robust local solutions.

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What is The Environmental Justice Lab about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thought-provoking series focused on environmental justice, policy, and community impact. Episodes center on how pollution burdens fall on communities of color, how historical inequities persist, and what communities can do to drive change. The host frequently features researchers, lawyers, journalists, and practitioners who bring deep hands-on experience with activism, policy, and on-the-ground organizing. Listeners can expect rigorous discussions that connect historical context to current events, with clear implications for advocacy, governance, and corporate accountability. A standout is the consistently ethical, community-centered lens, highlighted by guest experts who translate complex issues into actionable insights for change-makers... more

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3. Jaha Nailah Avery
4. Chandra Taylor-Sawyer
5. Etelle Higonnet
6. Kibri Hutchison Everett
7. Dr. Bruce Strouble
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