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Indigenous, Climate, Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals
Like a Band-Aid on a bullet hole
May 12, 2023
by
People over Plastic
Carbon capture technology won’t be enough to reduce pollution created by proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) project While the world is moving away from building new fossil fuel developments, a company in Texas has its sights on constructing a new one. The developer NextDecade wants to build a $10-billion dollar liquefied natural gas (or LNG) […]
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Petrochemicals, Climate, Plastic Pollution
EPA Proposal will Curb Chemical Plant Emissions
May 05, 2023
by
People over Plastic Staff
For years, communities living near petrochemical industries have fought to have their voices heard and it seems those years of advocacy are paying off. On April 6th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to curb the emissions of chemical plants in the hope of protecting the public. The proposal would see a 6,000-ton […]
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Climate, Food, Greenwashing, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Analysis: Growing Bioplastics Or Growing Food
May 05, 2023
by
People over Plastic Staff
In March, the Biden administration announced an effort aimed at tackling the plastic pollution crisis by replacing 90% of plastics with biomaterials. But the move is being described as short-sighted. Worse yet, it may even be more harmful for the environment in the long run. A growing body of research suggests these seemingly eco-friendly alternatives […]
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Climate, Indigenous, Petrochemicals
Brownsville Residents Brace For SpaceX’s Next Destructive Launch
May 03, 2023
by
People over Plastic
All Eyes on the Gulf: Brownsville Residents Brace For SpaceX’s Next Destructive Launch Josette Cruz’s daughter was watching the SpaceX launch along with her teacher and classmates. When the rocket left the launch pad, the classroom erupted in cheers, but Cruz’s daughter cried. “My daughter cried the day of the launch and that pissed […]
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Podcasts
Climate, Food, Indigenous, Petrochemicals
The Prologue
January 26, 2023
by
People over Plastic
featuring Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protector and Gwich’in Tribal Member, Bernadette Demientieff, Fort Yukon, Alaska
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Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Prisons, Redlining
The First Responder
November 22, 2022
by
People over Plastic
featuring community advocate making advancements in criminal justice, David Heppard
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Climate, Cop City, Greenwashing, Plastic Pollution, Waste
The Hot Seat
October 27, 2022
by
People over Plastic
featuring ecologist and "Cop City" activist Jacqueline Echols
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Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Secret Sauce
October 13, 2022
by
People over Plastic
featuring community organizers Miss Sharon & Shamyra Lavigne, St. James Parish, Louisiana
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Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste
People over Plastic Season Three Podcast Trailer - with Prism
October 08, 2022
by
People over Plastic
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Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste
99%
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
In conversation with Artivist extraordinaire Von Wong and Community Organizer Miss Sharon Lavigne
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Climate, Greenwashing, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution
If you aren’t at the table, you’re on the menu
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
In conversation with environmental attorney Patrice Simms and zero-waste activist Froilan Grate
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Climate, Food, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Community Lunchbox
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
In conversation with food delivery entrepreneurs Zuleyka Strasner and Ritesh Andre
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Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Reprogramming the Root
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
In conversation with Indigenous Leader Frankie Orona and Bangalore-based artist and TEDx speaker
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Climate, Plastic Pollution
Still in My Backyard
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Featuring leading Filipino activist Von Hernandez, environmental justice campaigner Yvette Arellano, and Indonesian lawyer Tiza Mafira
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Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste
People Over Plastic Presents Season 2 Trailer “Waste Mafia”
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Welcome back to Season 2 of People Over Plastic.
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Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste
From Brooklyn to Chinatown
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Hear the personal story of Pierre Simmons, a NYC musician and canner
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Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution, Waste
How The Hell Did It Get HERE?
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Hear how Filipino Customs Official John Simon stopped the biggest waste shipment from being dumped in his country
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Climate, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Community Advocate Ken Houston gets personal about the rise of illegal dumping in Oakland, California
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Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Ropa Americana
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Circular economy expert Marcela Godoy shares the hard truth behind the underbelly of fast fashion
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Climate, Plastic Pollution, Waste
Not A Coincidence
August 07, 2022
by
People over Plastic
Community Organizer Shashawnda Campbell reveals the fight of her life on toxic incinerators in South Baltimore
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