A Just Transition
Achieving a just transition ensures that all communities are ushered through the energy transition on equitable footing. Do current decarbonization methods leave parts of humanity behind? Are clean technology and clean air only for the rich? What happens to communities built on fossil fuels that are being phased out? This episode takes us through the challenging journey of attaining a just transition.
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Experts in this Episode
Mustafa Santiago Ali
A renowned thought leader, international speaker, policy maker, community liaison, trainer, and facilitator, Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali serves as the Executive Vice President for the National Wildlife Federation.
Shanika Amarakoon
Shanika excels at leading analyses related to climate change, renewable energy, environmental and climate justice, sustainability, life cycle assessment, stakeholder engagement, and program evaluation.
Daniel Blackman
Daniel is leading EPA efforts to protect public health and the environment for EPA Region including eight states and six federally-recognized tribes.
Paula Glover
Paula R. Glover has served as President of the Alliance to Save Energy since January 2021 and has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2017. A dynamic leader with more than 25 years of experience in the energy industry, Ms. Glover is the seventh president in the Alliance’s 45-year history.
Na’Taki Osborne Jelks
Na’Taki Osborne Jelks is a nationally-recognized leader in engaging urban communities and youth of color in environmental stewardship through hands-on watershed and land restoration initiatives, environmental education, and training.
Katie Mehnert
The modern architect of culture change in energy, Katie Mehnert is the Founder and CEO of Pink Petro™, the global community and career resource aimed at disrupting the gender gap in energy
Dr. Suzanne Tegen
Suzanne Tegen is the Assistant Director at the Center for the New Energy Economy where she works for Colorado’s 41st governor, Bill Ritter, Jr., and helps host the Clean Energy Legislative Academy for state legislators.