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MEI, the PodcastCorinne Salter...belonging in-between and finding a pathway to purpose through identity and culture...In this episode, we will be interviewing PhD candidate and Marshallese scholar Corinne Salter about her path to education and her life growing up in Louisiana, USA. We explore her struggles with Identity and her adoption story, as she was born in the Marshall Islands in 1999 and adopted by an American family at birth. We also tap into her journey as a “Youth for Nuclear Justice” Fellow and her upcoming role as a PhD candidate at Louisiana State University (LSU).About Our...2025-07-251h 17
Climate Pelicans' Briefindustrial decarbonizationLet's talk about how Louisiana's industrial sector accounts for 66% of the state's GHG emissions. This week, Cori and Jill do a deep dive into the Louisiana Climate Action Plan's strategies for decarbonizing industry along the Mississippi River Industrial Corridor. Will it get us to net-zero in time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change? Or will it perpetuate the same extractive system that causes climate change? Bonus content: Cori's gruesome roller derby injury. CAW CAW to action: sign EDF's petition to limit the production of hydrogen from fossil fuels by 12/12/23References:1. https...2023-12-0337 min
Climate Pelicans' Briefclimate anxiety & youth movementsFeeling anxious about climate change? Not sure if your actions will even matter in the grand scheme of things? Join the Climate Pelicans this week for a discussion about the pervasiveness of climate anxiety (you're not alone!) and the power of student movements that we can use to overcome it. Sign our petition for LSU to divest from fossil fuels: https://www.change.org/p/lsu-office-of-the-president-divest-lsu-endowment-from-fossil-fuelsSign up to receive updates about industrial facilities applying for permits: https://internet.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/SUBSCRIBES/PUBLIC-NOTIFICATIONLook into your public school's investments: projects.propublica...2023-11-3033 min
Climate Pelicans' Briefenvironmental justice in the LA prison complexAll US citizens have the right to a clean and healthy environment under the 5th and 14th amendments to the Constitution. This week, Cori and Jill dig into how this does not extend to prisoners in Louisiana, and discuss the criminal justice-environmental justice overlap. This topic is new to the landscape of academic literature, and your Climate Pelicans are excited to bring you some food for thought about. Original music by BolaCover art by Cori SalterCheck out this Reveille article featuring LSU Climate Pelicans!Referenceshttps://www.americanbar...2023-11-1240 min
Climate Pelicans' Briefwhat we lose when seas riseWhat gets you out of bed in the morning? For us, it's wetlands. This week's episode is all about the effervescent glory of Louisiana coastal wetlands. You can expect to learn about the importance of coastal wetlands and the sea-level rise and coastal erosion that threaten them. We also have a CP Brief discussion of how the LA Coastal Master Plan aims to mitigate land loss through sediment diversions. Come for the fun facts & stay for thoughts on the environmental justice implications of land loss in LA. Bonus content: where to find the best vegan corndog in town.References:Jankowski...2023-11-0539 min
Climate Pelicans' Briefthere's real money in false solutionsUs: "Do you want to be part of the solution or part of the problem?" Fossil fuel industry: "We want to be the WHOLE problem." Join the Climate Pelicans this week for an exploration into some climate solutions...that are not really solutions. This episode is for you if you want to learn more about how Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and blue hydrogen stack up to renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal) in terms of addressing the carbon emissions. Plus, join us for CLIMATE WEEK at LSU (Oct 30-Nov 3). Oct 31 from 3-4PM: Banner decoration on the Parade GroundsNov 1st from 7...2023-10-2944 min
Climate Pelicans' Briefcarbon capture and storage: the good, the bad, and the potential for explosionsAre you curious, optimistic, or concerned about the prospect of CC&S technology? This week, Jill and Cori set the record straight on carbon capture and storage plans in Louisiana. Prepare to learn how it works, how it proposes to fit into the fight against climate change, and the unlikely (although expected) force pushing for a major buildout. Your Climate Pelicans dive into the research around this technology only to discover that it comes up short on several shocking fronts. Follow our socials on Insta & Twitter: @climatepelicansCover art by Cori SalterOriginal music by BolaReferences:https://www.ipcc.ch/report/carbon-dioxide-capture-and-storage...2023-10-2244 min
Climate Pelicans' Briefdivest! divest! it's in our best interest!Fossil fuel companies should be held responsible for their contribution to climate change. Let's start with not passively funding them through the stock market any further. Cori and Jill discuss an inexpensive (& fun!) way to flip the tables on the fossil fuel industry using your power as a university student. Learn what divestment is, why it works, and 3 different approaches you can use to do it at your own school.follow our socials: @climatepelicans on Insta & Twittersign our petition for fossil fuel divestment at LSU!Cover art by Cori Salter...2023-10-1535 min
Climate Pelicans' Briefa just transition for Louisiana - ft. Megan Biven from True TransitionJoin us for an electric interview with "citizen-gone-rogue" Megan Milliken Biven, the founder of Louisiana-based nonprofit True Transition. We discuss her work and vision for a just transition to renewables in LA. Meet the person who got so mad after the new Star Wars movie that she went to a coffee shop and wrote an entire bill to put through Congress.Megan's recommendation for new grads to get fast-tracked to federal jobs: www.pmf.govFind Megan Biven on social media@bayouterrier or @true_transitioninfo@truetransition.org or megan@truetransition...2023-10-111h 01
Climate Pelicans' Briefelectrification is not that shockingHow is the push for electrification related to our transition to renewable energy? Join Jill & Cori for a conversation about how electrification works, Louisiana's Climate Action Plan, and some creative policy ideas that can get us ready for the change to come. As a bonus, learn how how Jill's unfortunate haircut is related to the Inflation Reduction Act.Follow our socials: @climatepelicans on Twitter & InstaCover art by Cori SalterOriginal music by BolaFind out who your reps are in LA: https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/findmylegislators.aspx.2023-10-0935 min
Climate Pelicans' Briefintro to environmental justice Ever get blamed for something you didn't do? EJ is the story of how the people who contribute the least to climate change often are forced to endure the worst impacts. In Louisiana, these communities still have past scars from slavery and the Jim Crow era. This week, Cori & Jill discuss how climate change impacts communities along socioeconomic and racialized lines. They get into the policy that's meant to protect everyone, NIMBY-ism, PIBBY-ism, and the decision-making bodies we can harness to incite change for the better.Follow our socials: @climatepelicans on Insta & TwitterCover art...2023-10-0752 min
Climate Pelicans' Briefwhat's the deal with 1.5?Refresh yourself on the basic science of climate change. Why is it happening? How is it happening? Why is it so important that we limit global temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius?Follow our socials @climatepelicans on both Insta & Twitter.Cover art by Cori SalterOriginal music by Bola*CORRECTION: pre-Industrial CO2 levels were 280 ppm (parts per million) and now they are around 420 ppm.2023-09-2818 min
Climate Pelicans' Briefif you're a pelican, i'm a pelicanWelcome to the first episode of Climate Pelicans' Brief! Learn what we're about, our goals with this podcast, and meet your co-hosts Cori Salter and Jill Tupitza. Follow our socials @climatepelicans on Insta & Twitter Cover art by Cori Salter Original music by Bola2023-09-281h 01