From the Oil Fields in Venezuela to Climate Justice in the USA—Solemi Hernandez

• In this podcast, Solemi Hernandez, an environmental justice advocate, shares her personal experiences with climate change and how she got involved in climate solutions in her community.

Positives

• The podcast features the relatable and inspiring story of an everyday person that is involved in environmental justice.
• The speaker explains why climate change is important to all communities, but especially the most vulnerable communities.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Before listening to the podcast, teachers may want to discuss Hurricane Irma and the devastating effects it had on the community, as this is an important part of Solemi Hernandez's story.
  

Differentiation

• This podcast can be used as a catalyst for getting students thinking about ways in which they can become involved in environmental justice for their respective communities.
• Students can discuss which communities are most vulnerable to climate change in their area and brainstorm ways to support these communities.
• Students can identify and research a climate activist in their community and present their findings to the class.

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