Climate change impacts everyone, and everyone has the right to climate change information to enable climate action. Climate information is made inaccessible by subscription based journals, scientific jargon, and greenwashing/lack of evidence. In this podcast episode of Clear the Air, we explore the importance of increasing the accessibility of climate change information, and how YOU as a content creator or knowledge sharer can make your message more accessible to the general public. Episode references and resources Leading Change 2020 recap Inclusive stock images  Climate change communication tips Talking about “that girl” and perfectionism ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

Comparison can be one of your greatest enemies in work, school, and life in general. This goes for comparison against other people, as well as self-comparison. In this episode, Jenna opens up about her struggles with the comparison trap and provides tools for getting out of the vicious comparison cycle so you can thrive. Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media: Website: https://ctablog.ca Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast Instagram: @_ctablog Twitter: @_ctablog YouTube: Clear the Air Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air! Episode references and resources: Pandas are no longer endangered $5 billion towards conservation Indigenous leaders at COP 26 ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

There is a lot of negativity in the news, whether it's about climate change or otherwise. On this episode, we highlight three positive sustainability stories to brighten the mood and demonstrate that collective action can make a difference. From pandas, to donations, to reconciliation, you need to know what is happening around the world. Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media: Website: https://ctablog.ca Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast Instagram: @_ctablog Twitter: @_ctablog YouTube: Clear the Air Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air! Episode references and resources: Pandas are no longer endangered $5 billion towards conservation Indigenous leaders at COP 26 ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

Do you want to make an impact at your school? In Season 2 Episode 12 of the podcast, I share my key tips for making your school more sustainable. Having contributed to diverse sustainability projects at school over the past 5 years, these tips are based on personal experiences that have proven to be succesful. Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media: Website: https://ctablog.ca Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast Instagram: @_ctablog Twitter: @_ctablog YouTube: Clear the Air Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air! ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

The number one Netflix movie, "Don't Look Up," is not about a comet; it is a clear satire about the current climate crisis. In this commentary-style episode, Jenna uncovers the underlying message of the movie, and its call to action for society. Episode references and resources: Podcast: Managing Mental Health and Eco Anxiety with Erin Murray (podcast) IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) Blog: What is Privilege? Podcast: Understanding climate change Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media: Website: https://ctablog.ca Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast Instagram: @_ctablog Twitter: @_ctablog YouTube: Clear the Air Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air! ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

On this episode, Jenna explores the concept of "imperfect environmentalism." Recognizing that there is no such thing as PERFECT environmentalism is key for advancing our own sustainability efforts. Jenna defines imperfect environmentalism and how toxic it can be to strive for perfection using real-world examples. Jenna also explore ways to accept the fact that we are imperfect environmentalists, and why it's so important. Episode references and resources: How sustainability changed in 2021 Zero waste living resources (1, 2, 3) Sustainability during COVID-19 Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media: Website: https://ctablog.ca Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast Instagram: @_ctablog Twitter: @_ctablog YouTube: Clear the Air Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air! journey on social media and tag Clear the Air! ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

This week on the podcast, we hear from Kamil Ahmed, one of the organizers for Community Fridge KW. This grassroots mutual aid effort seeks to establish and operate public repositories of fresh donated food for anyone in the community to take from, for free. The slogan 'take what you need, leave what can' enables the organization's commitment to reduce food waste and food insecurity simultaneously. Episode references and resources: Map to Community Fridge KW location Follow Community Fridge KW Instagram and Facebook Fridge FAQs Fridges across Canada Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media: Website: https://ctablog.ca Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast Instagram: @_ctablog Twitter: @_ctablog YouTube: Clear the Air Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air! ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

Episode References and Resources What is climate justice? Ecocentrism and sustainability 2021 sustainability goals How sustainability has changed in 2020 Stories, laws and articles mentioned: First Nations and the history of drinking water issues in Canada Indian Act c.960: Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations 2020 Suzuki Report to the UN on environmental racism 2011 Study on Environmental stressors and mental health Ecojustice article on environmental racism in Canada Other articles on environmental racism (1, 2, 3) Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media: Website: https://ctablog.ca Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast Instagram: @_ctablog Twitter: @_ctablog YouTube: Clear the Air Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air! ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

Episode References and Resources When Jenna's Journey became Clear the Air Leading Change Forum recap Conversations with Sam, Jackie and Emily Info on Canadian Sustainability Conference Conversations with Jeffray and Michelle Ecocentrism and Sustainability Contact form for guest ideas/requests Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media: Website: https://ctablog.ca Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast Instagram: @_ctablog Twitter: @_ctablog YouTube: Clear the Air Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air! ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.

Michelle Angkasa is a second year Environment and Business student at the University of Waterloo who spends her time as a residence don (AKA the designated mom of 30 students), climate justice organizer, writer, mentor, and creator of baked goods. She loves intersectional environmentalism, political advocacy, and youth engagement. In this episode, Michelle and I explore ways to use your voice as a young person to create broader change.  Episode References and Resources Humans of UWaterloo UW Radicle Our Time Future Majority Recording from the Town Hall on Nov 19 Land Back Camp Michelle’s Blog Michelle’s Linkedin Michelle’s Instagram Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media: Website: https://ctablog.ca Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast Instagram: @_ctablog Twitter: @_ctablog YouTube: Clear the Air Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air! ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others. It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.