Category: Climate

News

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) […]READ MORE

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 […]READ MORE

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 […]READ MORE

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 […]READ MORE

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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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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.READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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