Lesley Joseph

The Environmental Justice Lab

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Since the dawn of human history, the fight for environmental justice has always been a fight. Water wars between the people of Israel and herdsmen of Gerar in the book of Genesis, Chapter 26. The resistance of Native Americans to the pillaging of their land and resources at the founding of the United States of America. The refusal to allow a hazardous landfill to be built in the Warren County, a predominantly Black community in North Carolina, giving birth to the modern-day environmental justice movement. The struggle for clean water in places like Flint, MI and Newark, NJ and Jackson, MS. The...

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Lesley Joseph

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Episode 7 - Why I'm Not An Environmentalist 05.08.2022 14:50

Call me an "environmental justice advocate". Environmental justice activist. Warrior. Researcher. Just don't call me an environmentalist. That's not me. Learn more about environmental justice: Environment & Climate Justice (naacp.org) Why communities of color are demanding environmental justice - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) Environmental Injustice - EHN Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...

Episode 6 - Heat Islands: Time For Some Action 18.07.2022 15:00

Time to take action! As we deal with this heat, please remember to love your neighbor as yourself. We need each other. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745/support . Don’t forget to subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you listen! Support our work by joining the Supporters Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environm...

Episode 5 - Heat Islands, Pt. 2 11.07.2022 14:59

Thanks for tuning in, and it's still HOT outside! We are back with another discussion about heat islands. Enjoy the show. EPA's Heat Island Strategies: https://www.epa.gov/heatislands/heat-island-cooling-strategies Follow me on social media: Instagram: @drlesleyjoseph LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesleyjoseph/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-enviro...

Bonus Episode: Meet Dr. Lesley Joseph, Professor Of The Practice, Benedict College 08.07.2022 13:58

Thanks for listening to this bonus episode. I'm thrilled to share with you that I am the new (and first) Professor of the Practice at Benedict College. I'll be teaching classes in the Environmental Engineering program. To learn more about it, click the link below: https://www.benedict.edu/schools/school-of-arts-and-sciences/computer-science-physics-and-engineering-department/environmental-engineer...

Episode 3: Meet Dr. Lesley Joseph 27.06.2022 15:01

What's going on? I just realized that I'm building this podcast and you don't even know who I am! I hope this episode helps with that. Thanks for listening! Instagram: @drlesleyjoseph LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lesleyjoseph Website: www.lesleyjoseph.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745/support . Don’t forget to subscribe and...

Episode 2: Heat Islands, Pt. 1 20.06.2022 15:01

It's hot outside. Go inside and enjoy this episode on heat islands. Links from the episode: From the Climate Journal: https://www.mdpi.com/2225-1154/8/1/12/htm#B55-climate-08-00012 Sign up for the heat island study: https://cpac.columbiasc.gov/urban-heat-island-mapping-initiative/#volunteer Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745/...

Episode 1: Welcome To The Environmental Justice Lab! 13.06.2022 14:16

Welcome to the Environmental Justice Lab Podcast. We are about to go on a journey into the world of environmental justice. Please join me! Website: lesleyjoseph.com Instagram: @drlesleyjoseph LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lesleyjoseph Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745/support . Don’t forget to subscribe and rate the podcast wher...