Fireside Chats
Overview
EPA hosted special guests for inspiring conversations about environmental and climate justice issues and opportunities for communities to confront and overcome pollution and climate change challenges. Each Fireside Chat discusses how the Inflation Reduction Act and other new Investing in America programs can fund solutions to address today’s pressing environmental issues. We hope these chats help cultivate ideas to explore these funding and technical assistance opportunities for your community.
Slide presentations and recordings will be posted as they are prepared.
Fireside Chat 1: Hot, Crowded & Unhealthy
The Effects of Heat and Infrastructure on Black and Brown Communities
Held November 9, 2023, 6:30 p.m. EST
The Effects of Heat and Infrastructure on Black and Brown Communities - Recording
The Effects of Heat and Infrastructure on Black and Brown Communities - Presentation (pdf)
Have you ever thought about a correlation between rising temperatures and infrastructure in Black and Brown communities? Tune in to this Fireside Chat as we discuss the complexities of historical segregation, extreme heat, the education gap, and possible solutions for our children to grow up in a fair school system with clean air.
Featuring:
Jasmine Davenport - EPA, Senior Advisor for Climate Justice
Gloria Walton - The Solutions Project, President & CEO
Fireside Chat 2: Fresh Air, Fresh Start
Redefining Health & Equity
Held November 14, 2023, 6:30 p.m. EST
Fresh Air, Fresh Start: Redefining Health & Equity - Recording
Fresh Air, Fresh Start: Redefining Health & Equity (pdf)
How can your discussions on climate change include health and equity? Join this Fireside Chat on redefining health and equity. We explore ideas for promoting clean air and healthy communities and discuss the role of advocacy and policy change in achieving environmental justice for all.
Featuring:
Dr. Robin Collins - EPA, Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice
Sweta Chakraborty - We Don't Have Time, CEO, North America