Terrifying Weather Events That Shock Us Into Action

Killer Hurricanes. Epic Droughts. Scorching Heat Waves.

In this special 2-part podcast, we talk extreme weather events, which are increasing in frequency, intensity and duration as a result of human-caused climate change. These deadly events have a profound impact on those who survive. Throughout this podcast, you’ll hear from some amazing women who were shaken to the core by a storm or a heatwave or a wildfire — and who are now doing innovative work to save the planet. Need some hope and optimism in some otherwise anxious times? Give this environmental podcast a listen.

Scientists and Activists: ‘We Can Change the Future’

There are actions we can still take: We can speed up the solutions and slow down the warming. That’s exactly what entrepreneurs, scientists and educators are trying to do, motivated by the devastation left behind by severe storms. Extreme weather has also galvanized activists – the protests who are forming human barricades, getting locked up and demanding action from world leaders and big corporations. (Image credit: B.J. Bumgarner, Flickr.com)

Climate Changes Lives

Episode 1

Nearly 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans. Hear how that impacted Lisa Dyson of Air Protein. Bernadette Woods Placky talks extreme weather. (22 minutes)

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Enter the Protesters

Episode 2

Activists, ordinary citizens and luminaries like Jane Fonda want action – and accuse governments and big corporations of failing to manage the climate crisis.

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A Timeline of Extreme Storms Throughout U.S. History

From 1840 onward, weather catastrophes have taken thousands of lives and cost billions of dollars in damages.

A Troubling Diagnosis Led This Grandmother Into Environmental Activism

Sharon Lavigne of Louisiana fights against the construction of industrial plants, saying pollutants have harmed her health and that of area residents.

Worried For the Future, Women Speak Out Against Climate Change

Generations of women at "Summer of Heat" protests in New York City share concerns about how extreme weather events will impact their loved ones' lives.

Carbon Emissions Harm Women’s Mental Health – to Suicidal Extents, New Study Finds

Oil and gas plants disproportionately harm women of color and low-income women by exposing them to chemicals that put them at a higher risk of dire health issues.