Earth Guardians Updates
Keep up with our latest news, events, and perspectives.
The Revolution of Earth Guardians
At Earth Guardians we continue to find innovative solutions to solving the climate crisis by empowering all identities within the justice movement
We Don’t Just Check Boxes.
Let’s walk our talk and put words into action. At Earth Guardians we don’t just check boxes for the sake of diversity numbers, we put power into the hands of change-makers.
executive director announcement
We are deeply grateful to the founder Tamara Roske and her family for their groundbreaking leadership and vision that birthed this organization. As Tamara transitions to new ventures, the mission will continue to be realized through the hard work of the staff and crews. In order to keep moving forward, the Board of Directors of Earth Guardians is pleased to announce Catherine Mongella as our new Executive Director.
Part 3: Diesel Death Zones & The Need for Regulation
Diesel trucks are the primary cause of smog in the LA region, and most of these trucks are associated with goods movement to and from warehouses. This industry has never been substantially regulated, but that could change on May 7th.
Part 2: City Attorneys Vs. Big Oil
Learn why City Attorneys in California are joining forces to demand that big oil companies pay for the climate destruction they’ve caused.
Part 1: City Attorneys and Environmental Justice
You may not know it, but City Attorneys have the power to play a major role in supporting and promoting environmental justice. Learn how in this video and blog post by Earth Guardians partner James Crisafulli.
Introducing: Climate Impact LA
Welcome to a special series of short videos and blog posts about pressing issues of environmental justice in the LA area, created by Earth Guardians partner James Crisafulli.
What’s in the Air You’re Breathing?
Find out, using the air pollution data portal built by 17-year-old James Poetzscher!
10,000 Trees Project
Earth Guardians Zambia is planting 10,000 trees and installing 100 community/school gardens. The reason for this is for reforestation purposes in areas impacted negatively by deforestation and to fight climate change. We plan to plant 10,000 trees in all parts of Zambia! We also are helping families exposed to poverty by COVID19 to plant gardens to enable them to have access to nutritious food.
Revolutionize the Vote press release
August 17 Livestream Uniting Black & Indigenous Leadership to Tackle Systems of Oppression & Get Youth to the Polls Will Feature Musical Performances, Jaden Smith, UMI, Ayoni, and Portugal the Man, with Messages From Van Jones, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Kaylah Brathwaite, Reverend Lennox Yearwood, Jasilyn Charger, Among Others.
Hosted by Xiuhtecatl Martinez and Leala Pourier
Building Community Resilience & Bee Awareness in the age of COVID-19
In May, Earth Guardians published a blog post about the Cowichan Valley Earth Guardians crew. That post detailed the actions these inspired young activists had been taking to support Wet'suwet'en land defenders, their learning about regenerative permaculture design and their plans, many of which were put on pause because of the COVID-19 pandemic, for the months to come.
Fossil Fuel Industry targets Indigenous peoples of the Amazon during COVID-19
During the midst of a major global shutdown, we witnessed CO2 emissions dropping in the atmosphere, animals roaming city streets, and a decrease in water pollution. Following the coronavirus pandemic, we thought there could potentially be higher dependence on fossil fuels, as companies desperately try to earn back the profit losses they saw during the last two months. For that reason, it is important that we keep our vision on the sustainable society we truly wish to create for future generations.
Press Release: Vote for the Earth Livestream
Future Coalition, Earth Guardians and IIYC Announce “Vote for the Earth”, a livestream series calling on young people to vote for the Earth in November. August 12th Livestream Uniting Black & Indigenous Leadership To Tackle Systems Of Oppression & Get Youth To The Polls Will Feature Musical Performances, Jaden Smith, UMI, Ayoni and Portugal the Man, with Messages From Van Jones, Anjelah Johnson, Kaylah Brathwaite, Reverend Lennox Yearwood,, Jasilyn Charger, Among Others.
How Divestment Helps Black Communities
IN ORDER TO HAVE CLIMATE JUSTICE WE MUST STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT.
We know that climate change is one of the greatest issues of our time, which is why it is important to take action towards climate justice to ensure a just, equitable and livable planet for future generations. We must begin by dismantling the root causes of the climate crisis— the systems of oppression that have led to widespread social injustice and ecological catastrophe. Racism, sexism, colonialism, and classism are only a few of the corrupt ideologies that have acted as a cancer within our institutional power structures for centuries.
World Bee Day, Permaculture City Redesign, Climate Strikes & More in Cowichan, Canada
Making an actionable change in your community can often seem impossible in the current political climate, but Sierra Robinson, her co-lead Katia Bannister, along with their fellow Canadian Earth Guardian’s Crews have shown how accessible this change can really be! The Crew in Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island was able to accomplish so much great work in February due to their dedication & creative strategies to approaching innovation in their community. Seeing their amazing progress gives up inspiration and we hope that it will do the same for you!
