Tzeporah Berman

Tzeporah Berman, a prominent environmental activist, launched the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty after noticing the 2015 Paris Agreement overlooked fossil fuel production. She discusses her inspiration from witnessing environmental devastation firsthand and how she rallied support from Nobel laureates and youth for the treaty. Berman highlights the need for legal rules to curb fossil fuel output, explores the financial strategies behind the Just Transition Capital Fund, and emphasizes the importance of addressing fossil fuel subsidies and political challenges.

Tzeporah Berman, known as Canada’s Queen of Green, has dedicated over three decades to environmental activism, leading efforts with Greenpeace and now Stand.Earth. In this discussion, she dives into innovative campaign tactics, like turning tech giants towards renewable energy. Tzeporah highlights the crucial role of frontline leaders in battling fossil fuel expansion and emphasizes the need for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. She also addresses the risks faced by indigenous communities and shares insights on navigating corporate and political landscapes in the fight against climate change.

Tzeporah Berman, an environmental campaigner and architect of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, discusses the global response to U.S. fossil fuel policies and the positive traction of the treaty. Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, critiques Trump’s push for fossil fuels, arguing it sets back climate efforts and hampers renewable energy development. Both guests emphasize the importance of public pressure on banks and the silent majority's desire for climate action, as they explore how grassroots movements can drive change despite political challenges.

Dr. Melissa Lem, Tzeporah Berman, and Judy Wilson share their experiences of climate advocacy work and the backlash they faced, highlighting the connection between misogyny and climate denial. They discuss the health dangers of fossil fuels, online abuse in climate change discussions, the controversial hiring of Berman, and the precautions taken by Wilson to protect her family during activism.

Tzeporah Berman, a passionate climate campaigner, discusses the alarming realities of the fossil fuel industry and its unchecked expansion. She highlights the urgent need for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to transition away from fossil fuels. Berman unveils the delusions hindering progress and calls for global accountability in phasing out fossil fuels. With support from notable figures like the Dalai Lama, she emphasizes the need for collective efforts to combat the climate crisis and advocate for sustainable energy solutions.