Naili Kobo is co-founder of People Not Postos, which translates to People Not Oil Welles. Los Angeles has the largest urban oil field in the nation. She led an effort to shut down a well that took a devastating toll on both her and her community. Her efforts didn't just get that one local well shut down. They led to the phase down of oil extraction in all of L.A. County.
Making the necessary changes to address climate disruption will take massive collective action. But sometimes, a single individual can make an extraordinary difference. At age nine, Nalleli Cobo, suffering headaches, heart palpitations, nosebleeds, and body spasms, became an activist, driven to fighting to shut down the local oil well responsible for her ailments. Separately, Marjan Minnesma brought a historic lawsuit holding the Dutch government accountable for its failure to protect its citizens from climate change. For these activists, addressing climate disruption isn’t just about preventing future harm, it’s about instigating change now.
Guests:
Nalleli Cobo, Cofounder, People Not Pozos
Marjan Minnesma, Founder, Urgenda Foundation
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