Climate Conversations: Hema Lochan
Environmental Justice Attorney and Ultrarunner
Hema Lochan (Heemz) is an environmental justice attorney and ultramarathon runner who joins us on the pod to share their journey of connecting running with environmental advocacy. They discuss their personal experiences that shaped their understanding of environmental justice, the importance of community in both running and activism, and their work in promoting both clean energy and inclusivity in outdoor spaces.
We talk about:
The need for collective action and the significance of listening to marginalized voices in addressing climate issues
The unique challenges and experiences of being a person of color in predominantly white spaces, both in trail running and environmental law
The importance of representation for non-binary athletes in running
The shift from individualism to collectivism in the sport (and how that mirrors climate)
Stand-up comedy!
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Keywords:
environmental justice, running, ultramarathon, community, inclusivity, clean energy, climate change, trail running, advocacy, non-binary, collectivism, climate solutions, stand-up comedy, community, representation, environmentalism, passion