Dec 17, 2019
Bruce Nilles, Rocky Mountain Institute – “Climate Change as a Profound Equity Issue”
Shortly after meeting Bruce through the Climate Breakthrough Project, the Margiottas were convinced and began making changes to their home to go all electric. In this episode, Bruce and Becky talk about the climate crisis, and that it is not just about what is happening outside, but what is happening inside our homes. And that in fact, one of the most dangerous places is the most sacred place for many of us, our kitchens. So we can avert climate catastrophe not just by waiting on the government but by making changes to our homes. It may be shocking to know that the levels of pollution inside our homes would actually be illegal outside!
This being true, the ability to change the infrastructures of our homes relies also on having the financial means to do so which illuminates that even climate change is a profound equity issue. Tune in to hear more about how you can make changes over time in your own home and advocate for those unable to afford to do so in this week’s episode.
Links:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9TUTdMvJsw
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/01/opinion/climate-change-gas-electricity.html
https://rmi.org/insight/the-economics-of-electrifying-buildings/