S4E3: How Local Politics Can Make an Impact in the Climate Movement: Durham, NC | with Jillian Johnson

<p>Jillian Johnson is the Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Durham, and a long-time community organizer and activist. She was first elected to the Durham City Council in 2015 on a platform of racial, economic, and environmental justice, police accountability, equitable development, broadening democracy, and centering the voices of those who are most impacted by the issues facing Durham.</p> <p>In this episode, we talk about the role of local politics in the fight against the climate crisis. How do we navigate policy barriers, community engagement, and connecting climate policy to people?</p> <p>Check out the Durham Sustainability Dashboard here: <a href="https://durhamnc.gov/3852/Sustainability-Dashboard">https://durhamnc.gov/3852/Sustainability-Dashboard</a></p> <p>Visit our <a href="https://bit.ly/operationclimatepodcast">website</a> to learn more about Operation Climate and for a full transcript of this episode!</p> <p>Follow us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/operationclimate/">@operationclimate</a>!</p> <p>GUEST: Jillian Johnson</p> <p>HOSTS: Rishab Jagetia, Ryan Lou</p> <p>PRODUCERS: Rishab Jagetia, Ryan Lou, Valerie Tsao, Clare Sparling, Katherine Li</p> <p>AUDIO EDITOR: Katherine Li</p> <p>MUSIC: Cali by Wataboi, u said it by Wataboi</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>