The Hidden Cost of Sustainability: How Race, Class, Privilege & Power Shape the Climate Movement

The inspiring and passionate environmental educator, activist, and creator of  @queerbrownvegan  , Isaias Hernandez joins Shreya Ghodawat for a no-holds-barred conversation about what climate justice means at the intersections of identity, access, and activism. Known for his nuanced approach, he digs into how being a queer, brown environmentalist shapes his perspective and his work, pushing past the surface of mainstream narratives. Emphasising on the connections between environmental and social justice, we’re focusing on how environmental issues disproportionately affect marginalised communities. Together we explore environmental racism, India’s overlooked climate challenges, and the daily realities of those on the frontlines of environmental chaos. In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, Isaias Hernandez discusses with Shreya the challenges and complexities of being a changemaker in today's world, his identity as a queer, brown environmentalist, and how it shapes his activism, environmental racism, debunking wealth myths in veganism, and India’s overlooked climate change issues. Watch now for a deep and inspiring conversation about identity, environmental justice, and collective healing. Jewellery Credits 1) Earrings - https://www.instagram.com/equiivalence?igsh=MXQ2azM1cDM0emNsNw== 2) Rings - https://www.instagram.com/blingthingstore?igsh=MTY5dDN6MzVrZnUzbQ== In this Episode 00:00 Trailer 01:05 Introduction: Queerness and Environment 08:00 No Vegan food at Climate Change events? 12:25 Challenging Human Supremacy 14:40 Power of Collective Liberation 18:02 Indigenous communities need to go vegan 19:45 Navigating Cultural and Ecological Vegan food choices 22:00 Is Sustainability only for the rich? 23:48 Understanding Environmental Racism 25:36 India's Overlooked Climate Changes 28:15 How Social Media is helping modern day activism 32:15 Are Environmental degrees worth it? 38:42 The Intersectionality of Global Problems 45:29 What is the Queer Brown Vegan upto right now? 46:54 Anti-Environmental Sentiment 50:54 How has the content space evolved when it comes to veganism and Sustainability 54:49 Rapid fire 59:41 Reflection and closing thoughts #SustainableLiving #QueerVoices #EnvironmentalJustice #IntersectionalVeganism #ClimateActivism #CollectiveLiberation #ConsciousConsumerism