From Cesar Chavez banning DDT to truckers tackling asthma at the Port of Los Angeles and inner-city clergy fighting Walmart sprawl, diverse groups champion environmental and social

From Cesar Chavez banning DDT to truckers tackling asthma at the Port of Los Angeles and inner-city clergy fighting Walmart sprawl, diverse groups champion environmental and social justice.

Dr. Manuel Pastor's research highlights how low-income urban communities drive change. He demonstrates that a truly sustainable economy requires everyone to be an environmentalist, emphasizing that a healthy environment is intrinsically linked to economic justice.

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The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17. This day promotes understanding and dialogue between individuals experiencing poverty and the wider

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17. This day promotes understanding and dialogue between individuals experiencing poverty and the wider community. This radio program will explore poverty's impact on Indigenous Peoples.

Speakers Diana Pastor (Maya K'iche) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar) will discuss the effects of poverty in Guatemala and Nepal, respectively. The program is produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San).

Music includes "Indios Tilcara" by Chancha Via Circuito and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Haluci Nation, both used with permission.