Climate Conversations: Jon Jon Moore Palacios
Climate Communicator, Runner & Founding Director of Black in Climate
This week, Jon Jon Moore Palacios joins the podcast to discuss his journey as a writer and communicator in the climate space, sharing insights on his academic experiences, the importance of honesty in environmental discourse and the need for proactive engagement in climate action. Our conversation emphasized the intersection of personal identity and environmental issues, highlighting the stakes involved in addressing climate change.
We talk about:
His background in Black studies and how to uplift those thinking Blackly about climate and climate justice
His career journey and his work at Rewiring America as well as his new initiative, Black in Climate
“Meeting people where they are” and what that needs to be instead
His serendipitous discovery of Footprints Running which has led to a leadership role in the organization
Recently running a marathon after not identifying as “runner” per se
Links
Jon Jon’s GoFundMe Fundraiser for Visualizing Palestine
Blackness and the Pitfalls of Anthropocene Ethics by Axelle Karera
Keywords
climate change, environmental justice, Black in Climate, electrification, graduate school, climate awareness, home renovation, honesty in discourse, meeting people where they are, climate action, decolonial, heat pump, electrification, communication, advocacy, Rewiring America, speechwriting, community engagement, user journeys, nonprofit challenges, outdoor spaces, personal growth, running, transformative experiences, climate justice, safe spaces