9 episodes
Waves of Action San Diego 350
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- Society & Culture
Keeping it real - like the climate crisis. Interviews with members of the climate action movement to engage in dialogues about Nature (human, interspecies, land/sea), policy, environmental justice, equity and much more.
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Climate Deep Dive - Conversation with Bike SD Executive Director
Join us for an insightful conversation as we delve into the core mission and impactful advocacy work of Bike San Diego (BD). You'll hear from Anar, the Executive Director of Bike San Diego, as he shares valuable insights into the organization's efforts to promote cycling and enhance urban mobility in San Diego.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and discussion.
02:10 - Anar's overview of Bike San Diego's mission.
04:40 - Lobbying efforts and collaboration with the city.
06:09 - Advocacy campaign for complete streets policy.
07:07 - Growth and impact of Bike San Diego.
10:28 - The rewarding aspect of volunteering.
19:02 - Anar discusses Bike San Diego's current advocacy priorities.
22:05 - Efforts to engage city council members in implementing legislative changes.
27:04 - Advocacy for implementing a complete streets policy on Adams Avenue.
35:11 - Reflection on the importance of educating the public about climate action and transportation alternatives.
Anar provides an overview of Bike San Diego's mission and commitment to establishing San Diego as a world-class bicycling city, emphasizing the importance of everyday riding and advocating for bicycling infrastructure.
Throughout the discussion, Anar elaborates on BikeSD's focus areas: advocacy, outreach, and programming. He sheds light on the organization's lobbying efforts and collaboration with the city to drive policy changes to make San Diego's streets safer and more accessible for cyclists.
Reflecting on Bike San Diego's growth and impact, Anar shares personal anecdotes and discusses the rewarding aspect of volunteering with the organization. We highlight the fulfilling nature of community involvement and emphasize the importance of individuals contributing at their own pace to avoid burnout.
The conversation provides insights into the various opportunities for community involvement with Bike San Diego, encouraging viewers to engage with the organization and make a meaningful impact in their community.
Take advantage of this enlightening discussion on the power of advocacy, community engagement, and the transformative potential of cycling in San Diego. Tune in to learn more about Bike San Diego's journey and its ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and bike-friendly cityscape.
WAYS TO TAKE ACTION https://www.bikesd.org/
IG https://www.instagram.com/bikesd/
FB https://www.facebook.com/BikeSD
X https://twitter.com/bikesd
MeetUp https://www.meetup.com/BikeSD/
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Climate Deep Dive - Conversation with Bike SD Executive Director
Empowering Communities: A Deep Dive into Bike San Diego's Mission and Advocacy
Join us for an insightful conversation as we delve into the core mission and impactful advocacy work of Bike San Diego (BD). You'll hear from Anar, the Executive Director of Bike San Diego, as he shares valuable insights into the organization's efforts to promote cycling and enhance urban mobility in San Diego.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and discussion.
02:10 - Anar's overview of Bike San Diego's mission.
04:40 - Lobbying efforts and collaboration with the city.
06:09 - Advocacy campaign for complete streets policy.
07:07 - Growth and impact of Bike San Diego.
10:28 - The rewarding aspect of volunteering.
19:02 - Anar discusses Bike San Diego's current advocacy priorities.
22:05 - Efforts to engage city council members in implementing legislative changes.
27:04 - Advocacy for implementing a complete streets policy on Adams Avenue.
35:11 - Reflection on the importance of educating the public about climate action and transportation alternatives.
Anar provides an overview of Bike San Diego's mission and commitment to establishing San Diego as a world-class bicycling city, emphasizing the importance of everyday riding and advocating for bicycling infrastructure.
Throughout the discussion, Anar elaborates on BikeSD's focus areas: advocacy, outreach, and programming. He sheds light on the organization's lobbying efforts and collaboration with the city to drive policy changes to make San Diego's streets safer and more accessible for cyclists.
Reflecting on Bike San Diego's growth and impact, Anar shares personal anecdotes and discusses the rewarding aspect of volunteering with the organization. We highlight the fulfilling nature of community involvement and emphasize the importance of individuals contributing at their own pace to avoid burnout.
The conversation provides insights into the various opportunities for community involvement with Bike San Diego, encouraging viewers to engage with the organization and make a meaningful impact in their community.
Take advantage of this enlightening discussion on the power of advocacy, community engagement, and the transformative potential of cycling in San Diego. Tune in to learn more about Bike San Diego's journey and its ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and bike-friendly cityscape.
WAYS TO TAKE ACTION https://www.bikesd.org/
IG https://www.instagram.com/bikesd/
FB https://www.facebook.com/BikeSD
X https://twitter.com/bikesd
MeetUp https://www.meetup.com/BikeSD/
FIND US AT San Diego 350 https://sandiego350.org/
GET IN TOUCH volunteer@sandiego350.org
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
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Climate Deep Dive - Conversation with SD350 Board President
In this conversation, we provide insight into the work of San Diego 350 and underscore the urgency of collective action in addressing climate change and creating a more sustainable future.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the new season of our SD350 Podcast!
02:00 350?! Why 350? 🤔
04:00 Your hosts Anita and Maria
07: 00 The mission of San Diego 350
10:30 What is our theory of change?
12:30 Say it loud! Intersectionality!
15:30 Housing for All
19:00 San Diego Building Electrification Coalition
19:50 Let's Go! San Diego
24:00 SB1147 Buffer zones between houses and oil wells
27:00 Public Power
33:00 TAKE ACTION ❗️
34:30 What if I don't have time? 🫨
37:00 Thank you! Byeee
The conversation is an interview-style podcast featuring Joyce Lane, the board president of San Diego 350, a volunteer organization affiliated with 350.org focused on addressing climate change and injustice. We introduce Joyce and briefly discuss her background and involvement with the organization. Anita and Maria provide an overview of San Diego 350's mission, emphasizing the importance of collective action in combating climate change.
Joyce explains the significance of the name "350" concerning carbon dioxide levels and the organization's efforts to mitigate climate change impacts. And we all discuss the organization's various teams and initiatives, including policy advocacy, community activism, and youth engagement.
The conversation delves into specific campaigns and priorities of San Diego 350, such as advocating for public transit expansion, promoting building electrification, and supporting legislation for environmental protection. It also addresses challenges posed by the oil and gas industry and the importance of grassroots activism in pushing for systemic change.
We want to stress the importance of community involvement and highlight opportunities for individuals to contribute, regardless of their age or availability. And encourage listeners to join efforts in addressing climate change and promoting environmental justice.
WAYS TO TAKE ACTION https://sandiego350.org/take-action/
IN THIS EPISODE
Let's Go! San Diego. https://www.letsgosd.org/
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San Diego 350 https://sandiego350.org/
GET IN TOUCH
sd350-jedi@googlegroups.com
volunteer@sandiego350.org
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#5 Becoming a JEDI Master with Rachal Hamilton
Hello all and welcome to the fifth episode of the New Energy Podcast. For our fifth episode I speak to Rachal Hamilton SanDiego350's Justice and Equity Intern, where she researches and develops anti-racist strategies to further curate SD350’s strive to implement social and racial equity throughout the organization’s policies and volunteer efforts. Rachal leads the JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) team helping to implement new ideas through educational training components and innovative content that will help SD350 embrace a culture of intersectionality. As a first-year college student at Southwestern College and the campus’ Student Vice President, Rachal is constantly advocating for her community and creating change wherever she goes.
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#4 - Climate Reality Project talking about San Diego's Climate Action Plan - Joe Houde, Rose Hanscom, Lori Mendez
Hello all and welcome to the fourth episode of the New Energy Podcast. This episodes guests are three unique and energizing members of the climate movement volunteering with both SD350 and the Climate Reality Project, the focus of our conversation was on a letter that they submitted to the San Diego Government regarding the Climate Action Plan and how to improve it so that the city can meet its climate goals. The three guests are all members of Climate Reality Project (https://www.theclimaterealityprojectsandiego.org) Policy Pod and have a diverse background, Joe Houde was a former entrepreneur and ran his own business, Rose Hanscom is a retired Science teacher at Francis Parker school and Lori Mendez is a local litigator representing victims of catastrophic injuries and medical malpractice case.
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#3 - Food & Soil Interview with Alexandra Regan, Co-Chair of SD350 Food & Soil Team
Hello all and welcome to another episode of SD350's New Energy Podcast, this conversation was actually the first trial run of the podcast but is a great conversation that needs to be shared! My guest is Alexandra (or Xan) Regan who was the Co-Chair of SD350's Food & Soil team for over two years. Website: https://sandiego350.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SanDiego350
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