Lana explains the spanning network that is Zero Hour, with 20 national branches and 30 more internationally, all with a goal of climate justice around the world. Zero hour focuses on holding big business accountable for climate change and enacting change. Lana focuses on food justice and the connection to climate change, and the need for equitable food and plant based diets. Lana also connects the climate crisis with systems of oppressions such as: colonialism, racism and patriarchy. Lana shares the 2 day Earth Day live broadcast and climate-friendly food campaign for the UN Climate Conference: http://tiny.cc/foodcop26 and https://www.earthdaylive2020.org/.
Aaryaman shares his personal experience with climate change and his incredible passion that led him to a move from a full-time paid position at Groundwork Dallas to spearheading The Sunrise Movement Dallas branch, as a volunteer. He goes on to speak about a world where we can walk to buy local produce, take an electric bus to work, and see families outdoors together; bringing this type of life to people around the country is Sunrise Movements goal. Sunrise Movement’s goal is not only to create this world, but create millions of jobs along the day through policy like the Green-Stimulus Deal. Aaryaman also connects COVID-19 and the climate crisis in a profound and insightful way. Learn more at Sunrisedallas.org or Sunrise Movement Dallas on social media.
Brittany, explains the importance of the Climate Council in Dallas. The Climate Council shows a positive and exciting shift in a focus on climate action efforts in the City of Dallas - debunking the myth that “Texans Don’t Care of Climate Change.” Moreover, the City of Dallas has been focusing for about a year on the CECAP in Dallas - initiated by resident conversations and requests for plans to reverse climate change impacts in their city and suburbs. The purpose of CECAP is to be a comprehensive plan to not only mitigate emissions, but moreover adapt infrastructure by electrifying transportation fleets, and improve quality of life with access to healthy food and nearby parks and outdoor space. Find the CECAP plan schedule on 4/22/2020 on www.dallasclimateaction.com
