Break In Case of Emergency

Emiko Newman, Coordinator of the BC Climate Emergency Campaign, dives into British Columbia's troubling climate record, revealing why BC's emissions are rising despite its 'climate leader' image. She discusses the paradox of the province's support for LNG expansion, which undermines climate goals and exacerbates financial strain on residents. Emiko emphasizes the urgent call for action, urging collective efforts to address climate policies intertwined with social justice, while critiquing the government's transparency and commitment to real change.

This episode aired on February 14 2025. In this special preview episode, join Emiko Newman and Erin Blondeau for a conversation about the origins of the Break In Case of Emergency podcast and the Climate Emergency Unit. Erin and Emiko discuss why the CEU team decided to embark on this podcast journey, touching on Seth Klein's climate book “A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency”, which sparked the formation of the Climate Emergency Unit and inspired this podcast.Produced by Erin Blondeau, featuring Emiko Newman. Music by Anjali Appadurai. Audio editing by Bluelight Studios. Artwork by Geoff Smith. Learn more at climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast

This episode aired on February 14 2025. Global average temperatures are skyrocketing. Communities are being wiped out by wildfires, floods, droughts, storms and other unnatural disasters. We are living the climate emergency.Through candid discussions with frontline activists, community leaders, and climate justice organizers, Break In Case of Emergency explores what it really means to treat climate change like the emergency it is. We dive into why governments are failing at confronting the climate crisis and what a true emergency response looks like in the face of denial and conspiracy.Each episode connects the dots between climate, power, and people's lives, bringing you an analysis of climate policy, stories from the ground, and ways to confront the greatest challenge of our time. And we'll have a good time while we're doing it, because the personal is political after all.Whether you're a climate activist, passionate about social justice, or simply concerned about our future, join us as we educate, strategize, and find joy in the fight for a better world.Written and produced by Erin Blondeau and Doug Hamilton-Evans, featuring Anjali Appadurai. Music by Anjali Appadurai. Audio editing by Bluelight Studios. Artwork by Geoff Smith.Learn more at climateemergencyunit.ca/podcast