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The Climate Divide

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Through conversations with residents, researchers and officials, this podcast explores how in D.C. and nationwide, past policies have left many low-income residents and communities of color disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards. "The Climate Divide" is a podcast from Hola Cultura supported by Spotlight DC and The Pulitzer Center. For the latest updates on episodes, follow us on all major social media platforms @holaculturadc . Additionally, don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast, "The Climate Divide." For more, visit holacultura.com .

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Staying Cool in the Summer Months: An Interview with Dr. Matthew Levy 13.07.2022 10:16

This episode takes a look back at an interview Hola Cultura did with Dr. Matt Levy, an expert in emergency medicine. Dr. Levy explains the various health complications caused by extreme heat and provides some everyday solutions. Music (all tracks provided by Blue Dot Sessions) Kresson Levander Crest Gale For the latest updates on episodes, follow us on all major social media platforms @holacultura...

What is a Heat Island? 06.07.2022 8:25

The sweltering summer months in Washington D.C. can be even more unbearable if you live in an overdeveloped area with little trees. In today’s episode, we introduce the causes of the heat island effect and break down how this heat disparity plays out in D.C. Music (all tracks provided by Blue Dot Sessions) Thread of Clouds In Passage Cases to Rest Gale For the latest updates on episodes, follow us...

Introducing The Climate Divide: Weekly Climate Reporting From Hola Cultura 30.06.2022 1:23

Through powerful local voices and expert interviews, this podcast explores how the legacy of redlining and other forms of housing discrimination have led to a lack of green spaces in some D.C. neighborhoods, and how these densely populated urban blocks can be as much as 20 degrees warmer than historically wealthier and more bucolic wards in the District. Our first episode premieres Wednesday, July...