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Save Our Oceans: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on Climate Solutions & Environmental Justice

Save Our Oceans: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on Climate Solutions & Environmental Justice

Update: 2024-09-24
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In this episode of The Journey, Morgan DeBaun sits down with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a renowned marine biologist, policy expert, and author to explore the crucial steps individuals can take to create a more sustainable climate future.


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In this episode:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:30 Climate Power Partnership and Daily Actions

01:10 Fashion and Consumerism

03:07 Dr. Johnson's Journey to Marine Biology

04:59 Current Work and Climate Crisis

06:42 Personal Actions and Impact

11:31 Financial Choices and Climate Impact

13:56 Dr. Johnson's Book and Vision for the Future

17:39 Framework for Climate Action

19:10 Personal Climate Action Tips

19:56 Leveraging Unique Skills for Impact

21:10 Founding an Ocean Policy Think Tank

24:22 Building Coalitions for Ocean Justice

29:03 Climate Solutions and Policy Changes

34:59 Commitments and Actions for Climate

37:39 Conclusion and Next Steps


In the episode, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson emphasizes the importance of individual action, encouraging listeners to understand how everyday choices make an impact. The conversation covers practical ways people can combat climate change with actions ranging from recycling aluminum and buying second-hand to choosing climate-friendly banks and voting for climate-conscious candidates.


They discuss Dr. Johnson's new book, What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Future, and the inspiration behind this thought-provoking anthology. Dr. Johnson shares her framework for how individuals can determine how they can make a personal difference in the fight against climate change.

Dr. Johnson and Morgan talk about the creation of Urban Ocean Lab, a think tank focused on urban ocean policy, and highlight the positive impact it's made. They also touch on the influence of economic incentives in the shift toward greener energy and the importance of the upcoming election for the climate future.


Hear Morgan's personal commitments to making a positive impact on the environment, and get inspired by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson to explore how you too can make a difference!


More from Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson:

https://substack.com/@ayanaeliza

https://www.ayanaelizabeth.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ayanaeliza/


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Save Our Oceans: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on Climate Solutions & Environmental Justice

Save Our Oceans: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on Climate Solutions & Environmental Justice

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