Episodes

  • Episode 7 - Columbus Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water with John Newsome
    Jun 25 2024

    ECJ Academy sits down with John Newsome from the Divsion of Water to talk about potential jobs, how Columbus keeps it's water clean, and how they are preparing for the incoming businesses to Central Ohio like Intel.

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    20 mins
  • Lesson 6: Health Inequality with Darryl & Chip
    Apr 19 2024

    Join us again at the Environmental Summit hosted by the NAACP in Columbus Ohio, where we are discussing healthcare and health inequalities and disparities and how these things affect our environment. We are joined by Darryl & Chip who have partnered together tackling public health and environmental justice in adversely impacted communities.

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    22 mins
  • Lesson 5: Redlining with Professor Jason Reese from The Ohio State University
    Apr 17 2024

    Join us back at the Environmental Justice Summit hosted by the NAACP in Columbus Ohio. Today we are talking with Professor Jason Reese from The Ohio State University as we talk about the history of zoning and redlining within the United States, along with how environmental and public health problems have stemmed from this history.

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    7 mins
  • Lesson 4: Environmental Justice Summit
    Apr 15 2024

    Join us alongside Jim Bruner as we continue our discussion about climate change and environmental justice at the Environmental Justice Summit hosted by the NAACP in Columbus Ohio. Listen as we recap some of our takeaways from the speakers at the event.

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    17 mins
  • Lesson 3: Sustainable Columbus with Alana Shockey
    Apr 3 2024

    We are joined by Alana Shockey, Deputy Director, Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance for the City of Columbus. She discusses how Columbus is embracing the future with sustainability.


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    20 mins
  • Lesson 2: Energy
    Mar 25 2024

    Welcome to the second episode of ECJ Academy! Today, we're excited to bring you an engaging conversation with energy expert Jim Bruner. Join us as we sit down with Jim to discuss sustainable energy solutions and their pivotal role in addressing climate change. Stay tuned as we dive into the pressing issues surrounding climate change and environmental justice.


    Proudly partnered with organizations like Yamo Media, ChangeX, the City of Columbus, the Lance and Aileen Porter Foundation, and the NAACP, ECJ Academy remains steadfast in our commitment to environmental and climate justice.


    Our mission to protect and preserve the environment for future generations continues unabated. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, we're actively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve natural resources, and promote sustainable living practices. Join us on this journey as we strive to make a positive impact on our planet and inspire others to do the same.

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    14 mins
  • Lesson 1: Welcome to ECJ Academy
    Mar 19 2024

    Welcome to the first episode of ECJ Academy, the podcast where we're diving deep into the pressing issues of our time. Join us as we introduce ourselves and explore what we know about climate change, what we hope to learn more about with climate change, and possible future guests for our following episodes.


    We're proud to partner with organizations like Yamo Media, ChangeX, the City of Columbus, the Lance and Aileen Porter Foundation, and the NAACP, who share our commitment to environmental and climate justice.


    At ECJ Academy, we're on a mission to protect and preserve the environment for future generations. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, we're working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve natural resources, and promote sustainable living practices. Join us on this journey as we strive to make a positive impact on our planet and inspire others to do the same.

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    9 mins