The Sustainable Future Matthew Chang

Jade Allison has resided in Orange County, California for the past couple of years. Since childhood, she has been passionate about climate change and sustainability. Over the past year, she has been an active member in several local climate groups. Her primary participation is with Reform and Sustain, a group for young environmentalists in Orange County, and the Climate Collective website where she helps post local climate events. When available, Jade also enjoys attending other climate groups' events as well as outdoor restoration events. In her free time, she loves spending time outdoors hiking, rock climbing, and paddleboarding with her dog. Currently, Jade is pursuing a career as an environmental chemist specializing in water quality testing and analysis.

It was great to speak with Tomas Castro of Climate Action Campaign today. He serves as an OC Climate Equity Advocate and Organizer, and he has also been active in Citizens' Climate Lobby chapters in OC and UC Berkeley, his alma mater. Tune in to learn about his experience working various roles in political campaigns across the nation as well as shaping policy in his current position at CAC.

Such a pleasure to chat with Ayn Craciun, Irvine City Council candidate and OC Policy Director of Climate Action Campaign. She's been a strong advocate of climate action in Irvine and a vocal critic of the fossil fuel industry. Tune in to hear more about her aspirations for the city and ways to become involved in her campaign. Her website is ayn4irvine.com and her kickoff meeting is on Feb. 25, 2024 at 2pm!

How can we unite neighborhoods together in the face of climate change anxiety? Listen in to Patty Oh, manager of the Cool Orange County project, as she navigates her personal career through the corporate world and the environmental movement. Learn more about her work at coolirvine.org.

Ms. Linda Kraemer is a climate advocate and leader of the Orange County Climate Reality Project, an umbrella organization run by Former Vice President Al Gore. As an active member of the environmental community and a mentor for student activists, Ms. Kraemer discusses the importance of youth involvement and the significance as well as the possible solutions for political polarization today. Learn more about Ms. Kraemer's work here and about Al Gore's climate workshop here.

Ever wonder about the work our legislators do in Sacramento? Hear about the environmental projects and state bills led and passed by Assemblywoman Cottie-Petrie Norris of California's District 74, representing Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, and portions of Irvine & Huntington Beach. We discuss her plans for climate action in her second term and we also receive a feature from her energetic dog, Flounder! Learn more about Assemblywoman Petrie-Norris and her great work here.