The chapter discusses the importance of partnering and building authentic relationships between scientists and community advocates. It emphasizes the need to understand the communities they work with, their knowledge, and their context. The speakers also explore the misvaluation of technology and the unintended consequences it can have, highlighting the destructive impact on culture and community.
The climate crisis can feel distant — like it’s someone else’s problem — until your town is flooded, your home is damaged by storms, or you're struggling to pay electricity bills as the summers get hotter. Figuring out the specifics of how a region is vulnerable to climate impacts can be the difference between adaptation or disaster, especially for communities that don’t have a lot of climate or environmental expertise among their members.
Community science — defined as communities and scientists working together to address climate and environmental threats — can protect local communities before disaster strikes.
Guests:
Natasha Udu-gama, Director, Thriving Earth Exchange
Daniel Wildcat, Professor, Haskell Indian Nations University; Rising Voices Steering Committee
Angela M. Chalk, Executive Director, Healthy Community Services
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This episode was produced in collaboration with the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and features a segment from Contributing Producer Graycen Wheeler.
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