A coalition of climate organizations is organizing three actions in Washington, DC, on Sept. 18-19. The first is at the monthly FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) meeting, which rubberstamps all kinds of methane ("natural" gas) projects. That afternoon a new coalition called Elders Coalition for Climate Action will hold an action outside the Environmental Protection Agency, which has been gutted by the Trump administration, "mourning" its sorry state and calling for its "restoration." The next day Third Act Actions Lab will lead a "Petrostate Tour" of some of the worst actors in the climate sphere, like the American Petroleum Institute. Tune in for a lively discussion with a point person on each action.

I speak with Rebekah Fraser, artist, author and entrepreneur, about her collaboration with others on turning what most consider "trash" into wearable and otherwise usable items. They will be at a pop-up at 63 Audubon St. until August 17, open Thursday to Sunday from noon to 4 pm. Opening reception July 25 from 5-7 pm

CTLCV's executive director Lori Brown recaps the environmental/climate wins, losses and draws of the 2025 CT General Assembly session.

The Romeo family from Fairfield -- 10-year-old Nora, 15-year-old Ryan and their mom, Katie -- are big environmental advocates. One thing they are passionate -- and outspoken -- about is the proposed CT Environmental Rights Amendment. Check out this episode to learn more about it.

I speak with three local African American women leaders, Dorthula (Dottie) Green, about the National Council of Negro Women, and Carolyn Baker and Diane Petaway, co-presidents of the Greater New Haven African American Historical Society.

Photo: Dottie Green and Melinda Tuhus with Rosa Parks at New Haven's 2019 Transit Equity Day

An energetic, defiant rally in front of the CT State Capitol to oppose Trump/Musk's efforts to derail our imperfect democracy.