EESI works hard to create opportunities for students, including through our Future Climate Leaders Scholarship program. Two-time scholarship recipient Sulaiman Mathew-Wilson is pursuing a bachelor’s in environmental studies at Howard University. Sulaiman joined Daniel and Alison on the podcast to discuss his research on air pollution and environmental justice in Accra, Ghana.

Are you ready for Danger Season? The months of May through October are when North America experiences its most severe weather. The Union of Concerned Scientists produces resources about Danger Season, with an emphasis on its connection to climate change. In this episode, EESI sat down with Union of Concerned Scientists Climate and Energy Policy Director Dr. Rachel Cleetus for a conversation about Danger Season tracking, trends, and key takeaways for policymakers.

In the words of Athens, Ohio, Mayor Steve Patterson and Power a Clean Future Ohio Executive Director Joe Flarida: “we know what the people are asking for.” In Ohio, those asks include more solar power, shade trees, and public transportation. In this episode of The Climate Conversation, hear how Steve and Joe have worked with municipalities across the Buckeye State to deliver on sustainability goals despite gaps in federal and state support.