Inside 254

Ep 31 Water is Life

Mni Wiconi, which is Lakota for #WaterisLife. In Episode 31, we talk about the politics, economics, and practical considerations around earth's greatest resource, water. (And thank you to all #indigenous #waterprotectors.) The Trumpster Fire is all about Trump's impact on the Waters of the US rule and our Clean Water Act. Our newest segment, Fierce Woman Warrior, is a brief profile on an amazing woman who is actively working to change her community. Our Fierce Woman Warrior this episode is environmental activist Dr. Vandanava Shiva, author of Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit. Our Media Minute asks you to watch the BBC nature documentary mini-series, Blue Planet 2. And finally, our Activist Action asks you to reconsider your use of bottled water.

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Join Inside 254 for a showing of Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World, and support local arts at The Arts Unite Against Climate Change

Join us for two special local events! On Nov. 9, attend a free evening of short play readins, poetry, music, and information from local organizations that tackle environmental issues at Eckhaus in Kutztown, PA. See their event page for more info. And on Nov. 14, join Amanda for a showing and discussion of Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World. RSVP today at our event page.

Expert Extra #3: Dr. Vera Cole on Scott Pruitt, the EPA, and climate change

This week's Expert Extra features Dr. Vera Cole, head of the Energy and Sustainability Policy Program at Penn State and a discussion about Scott Pruitt, newly confirmed head of the EPA, and climate change.

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