Solar and Storytelling (Part 1)

About this episode

The episode discusses the solar industry and the representation of climate and environmental justice in media through storytelling.

Have you ever seen or heard a reference to climate or environmental justice in movies, TV, or novels? Join Jaron and Lonnie for their first podcast collaboration with Kiana Michaan, long-time WE ACT member and host of Climate with Kiana, where they discuss the state of the solar industry and then explore how climate and environmental justice show up through storytelling in media. Stay tuned for part two! Check out one of our previous episodes to learn more about the legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark and his contributions to WE ACT! Episode 19: Honoring Cecil Corbin-Mark You can also hear more of Kiana on her podcast, Climate with Kiana! You can also listen to this episode on YouTube. Got questions? Email us at podcast@weact.org Connect with the show: Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Donate to WE ACT for Environmental Justice

People in this episode

Hosts: Jaron Burke, Lonnie Portis

Guest: Kiana Michaan

Topics covered

• solar industry
• climate justice
• environmental storytelling
• media representation
• collaboration

Keywords

• solar industry
• climate justice
• environmental justice
• storytelling
• media
• WE ACT
• Kiana Michaan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WE ACT for Environmental Justice

Books & works: Climate with Kiana, Episode 19: Honoring Cecil Corbin-Mark

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