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La CoaliciónCelebrating Earth Day & Environmental Justice in the I.E.Introducing the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. In this episode, our host is joined by CCAEJ's Executive Director, Ana Gonzalez, and Organizing Coordinator, Joaquin Castillejos. They share how they are celebrating Earth Day and the importance of Environmental Justice in the Inland Empire.
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CN Bloomington Earth Day event on April 22nd. M...2023-04-2133 min
The Big SwitchHeavy-duty trucksHeavy trucks emit an outsize share of greenhouse gasses and toxic pollutants. But we rely on them for nearly everything we buy. What will it take to decarbonize them? We hear from staff at the Community Center for Action & Environmental Justice. They’re demanding clean air in “America’s shopping cart,” a polluted region dominated by warehouses and trucking. And Dr. Ben Sharpe of the International Council on Clean Transportation covers the technologies and policies we need to reach zero-emission trucking. Guests: Dr. Ben Sharpe is a Senior Researcher at the International Council on Clean...2021-12-0132 min
Persist Podcast with Denise DavisEpisode 9 With Janet Bernabe, CCAEJ Organizing DirectorConversations with change-makers and game-changers, the Persist Podcast features people who are re-defining, trail-blazing, diversifying the dais, and impacting every aspect of the political arena. From elected officials to community activists, to non-profits, labor unions, and advocacy organizations, the Persist Podcast aims to inspire listeners to connect with and get involved in politics.2021-08-1826 min
Fighting to WinEp.19: From Shy Young Woman, To Powerful Leader: Penny NewmanPenny Newman, Founder of Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) held victory after fighting against the Stringfellow Acid Pits in the 1980s. Tune into today's episode for a conversation with Newman about her journey as an activist and her fights against toxic pollution. Newman’s transformation from a shy young woman to a leader that has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people was all as a result of her and her family suffering from the harm of a toxic site. To learn more, visit chej.org/livingroomleadership/.2021-03-2955 minFighting to WinEp. 11: Fighting for Environmental Justice in the Inland EmpireTune in to today's episode with Esther Portillo, Interim Executive Director of the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ), to learn about how she leads grassroots efforts to bring lasting environmental justice to communities in the Inland Empire. To learn more, visit https://www.facebook.com/CCAEJ. 2020-12-1634 min
Let's Clear the Air with CCAEJAmazon Crash Lands at The San Bernardino International AirportWhat 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 their hubs for the movement of goods. They also speak more in depth about the recent announcement that Amazon will be the new tenant to use the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center. They discuss what we long suspected and now know about Amazon and what this means for...2020-05-2343 minLet's Clear the Air with CCAEJ"We're All In The Same Boat" Amazon Ramps Up Development Despite Internal DysfunctionSan 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 AQMD reports that the South Coast Air Basin had experienced 12 consecutive days of bad air (ozone) days. This comes as Amazon is rumored to be the official tenant for the Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center at the San Bernardino International Airport (f.k.a. Norton AFB) and as...2020-05-161h 01Let's Clear the Air with CCAEJ'May Day' and community organizing in the COVID-19 eraDespite 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 Garcia (@strangextruth) and Ben Reynoso. Also, hear an exclusive interview with local artist Ana Cervantes (@artedecervantes). 2020-05-0931 minLet's Clear the Air with CCAEJ"You're killing us, Larry!": Car Caravan for Clean Air and other headlines of the weekOn 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 Garcia (@strangextruth) and Anthony Victoria (@eyeofthebarrio). Headlines read by Tamara Marquez (@tammyy22)
2020-04-2559 min
Let's Clear the Air with CCAEJIs 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: Gabriela Mendez Guest: Dr. David Lo
Aired on social media on April 13, 2020
Aired on KUCR 88.3 FM on April 16, 20202020-04-1817 minLet's Clear the Air with CCAEJIt's bigger than EastgateWhat'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.
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Let's Clear the Air with CCAEJClean 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! 2019-10-2211 minLet's Clear the Air with CCAEJ#ClimateStrikeIE 2019On 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 the area. We also hear from Youth Organizer Gabriela Mendez, who traveled to New York City last week to march alongside climate strikers from all over the globe. 2019-09-2710 min
Let's Clear the Air with CCAEJLet's Clear the Air with CCAEJOur 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 to be featured in an episode? DM us and we'll try to make it happen!2019-09-2607 min