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How can we expect black Americans to focus on climate when we are so at risk on our streets, in our communities, and even within our own homes? How can people of color effectively lead their communities on climate solutions when faced with pervasive and life-shortening racism?

— Ayana Elizabeth Johnson I’m a black climate expert. Racism derails our efforts to save the planet." Article (2020)

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WorldOceanDay reminder that’s it’s one BIG ocean. It connects us all — another way our fates are intertwined.

I think it’s so funny that people say it’s too expensive to solve climate change, because it’s just like, what’s your alternative?

Interview with On Being (2022)

We are one of 8 million or so species on this planet.

Interview with On Being (2022)

I wrote about this intersection between ocean conservation and social justice, because I feel like we don’t talk about that enough.

Interview with On Being (2022)

I think when the thing that you love is threatened, the natural reaction is to try to save it. And I fell in love with Caribbean coral reefs right as they were starting to crumble.

Interview with On Being (2022)

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