This week on The Laura Flanders Show, dive into this powerful conversation with Colette Pichon Battle, a global climate leader and advocate for justice. Colette shares her insights on the urgent need for collective action against climate change and the importance of building global alliances for a sustainable future.

🌱 Key Highlights:
-The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the predicted land loss in southern Louisiana due to climate change.
-What white allies can do right now to support the climate movement.
-A "liberation horizon" and the potential for global collaboration in tackling climate crises.
-The work of Taproot Earth, an initiative aimed at challenging economic systems contributing to climate crises and promoting frontline solutions.
-The impacts of policies, technological experiments, and the importance of cultural traditions in climate action.

What can we learn from the experiences of people living on the frontlines of climate catastrophe? Watch this episode to discover what relationships and innovative strategies have emerged in the climate fight. Plus, hear Laura's commentary on how Colette Pichon Battle's words link to Gaza.

🎙About Today’s Guest:
Colette Pichon Battle, a Louisiana native, is a lawyer and climate justice advocate known for her work in the climate justice and Black liberation movements. As a 2019 Obama Fellow and recipient of awards such as the 2023 Heinz Award for the Environment and the 2022 Catalyst Award, Pichon Battle has dedicated over 17 years to advancing equitable climate resilience in the Gulf South. She co-founded Taproot Earth, building on her experience leading the Gulf Coast Center for Law & Policy, and is celebrated for using legal strategies to achieve environmental goals.

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