Public lands are fueling climate change. What now? | Webinar

The science is unequivocal: burning fossil fuels is threatening our health and fueling climate change. And we’re living the consequences in our daily lives in the form of severe wildfire and flooding, drought, record-breaking heat and dangerous air quality levels. Because almost a quarter of the U.S.’ annual climate change emissions can be traced back to fossil fuels from what we now call public lands and waters, they’re critical places to take action.

On August 24, 2022, we sat down with environmental advocates and organizers to talk about the cycle and impacts of oil, gas and coal development on public lands and ways communities are taking action to make them part of the climate solution, instead of the problem.

Panelists:

Natalie Mebane: Senior Director of Climate Solutions for The Wilderness Society

Kayley Shoup: Leader and Community Organizer for Citizens Caring for the Future

Siqiñiq Maupin: Director of Sovereign Iñupiat for a Living Arctic