31. Energy Justice: Balancing Equity and Emissions with Raya Salter (Copy)
To create an energy transition that is not just clean, but also lasting and sustainable, justice and equity must be at the forefront of conversations.
Our guest Raya Salter, Founder of the Energy Justice Law and Policy Center and “Climate Auntie,” shines a light on the world of energy justice and how communities are a central part of a successful transition. Throughout her career as an activist, lawyer, and storyteller, Raya has worked to address harms caused by energy systems while promoting a transition to clean energy. In the episode, we discuss the origins of energy justice, how communities and individuals can have their voice heard, the role of policy in shaping equitable solutions, and much more.
Keynotes:
-The intersection between energy justice and environmental justice
-The importance of objective analysis and the trap of “good” vs. “bad”
-The role of fossil fuels and their complicated history relating to energy justice
-Opportunities for youth involvement and activism
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