BONUS: Fighting Fossil Fuels and Advancing Climate Action: Tzeporah Berman on the Fossil Fuel Treaty and Sustainable Solutions

Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

Corinna Bellizzi

Science, Self-improvement, Documentary, Earth Sciences, Society & Culture, Education

5.0 • 22 Ratings

🗓️ 27 November 2024

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

In this powerful episode of Care More Be Better (originally episode 105, published in September, 2022) host Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Tzeporah Berman, environmental activist, founder of Stand.earth, and Chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. Today, she kicks off this episode with a new introduction, showcasing Tzeporah Berman's latest honor as one of TIME 100's Climate Activists, specifically in the Climate Defender category. The honor was officially bestowed on November 12, 2024. You can find the feature on TIME.COM and in their November 2024 print issue. You'll also hear a clip from Donna Grantis' song featuring clips from this episode in this introduction. Together, Tzeporah & Corinna discuss the urgent need to combat climate change by reducing fossil fuel dependency, the critical role of global treaties, and the actionable steps we can take as individuals and communities.Discover the power of grassroots action, the importance of systems change over individual guilt, and how collective efforts can lead to global agreements to protect the planet. Tzeporah offers hope, inspiration, and a roadmap for making impactful change in the face of the climate crisis.Key Topics Discussed:The Fossil Fuel Crisis: Why current production levels of oil, gas, and coal far exceed what the planet can sustain.The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty: Its goals, achievements, and how you can help cities and communities endorse it.Systemic vs. Individual Change: Shifting responsibility from individuals to corporations and governments.Grassroots Activism: Examples of citizen-led efforts that push local governments to act, including SAFE Cities initiatives.Sustainable Solutions: How renewable energy and the circular economy can address resource challenges and replace fossil fuels.Maintaining Hope: Practical advice for avoiding burnout, staying connected to nature, and setting achievable goals for activism.Why Listen:Gain a deeper understanding of how fossil fuel dependency impacts climate change.Learn practical steps to get involved in climate activism, from city council initiatives to global treaty advocacy.Find inspiration in Tzeporah’s optimistic yet action-driven approach to tackling the climate crisis.Actionable Takeaways:Endorse the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty: Visit FossilFuelTreaty.org to explore resources and bring the treaty to your city or community.Engage with Local Governments: Attend city council meetings and advocate for policies that reduce fossil fuel expansion.Support Renewable Energy: Choose renewable energy providers, support sustainable businesses, and educate others on the benefits of clean energy.Stay Active: Participate in SAFE Cities programs and learn how your city can lead the transition away from fossil fuels.Reconnect with Nature: Spend time outdoors to stay grounded and inspired in your activism.Guest Links & Resources:Tzeporah Berman:LinkedInInstagramTED TalkOrganizations:Stand.earthFossilFuelTreaty.orgSAFE CitiesRecommended Reading:Entangled Life by Merlin SheldrakeNature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership by Nina SimonsNext Steps:Subscribe to the Podcast: Never miss an episode of Care More Be Better.Share This Episode: Spread the word about the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and this vital conversation.JOIN OUR CIRCLE. BUILD A GREENER FUTURE:🌴 Subscribe to our newsletter, and we'll plant a tree in your honor! https://caremorebebetter.com🌲 Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we'll plant another tree Follow us on social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@caremorebebetter TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@caremorebebetterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMoreBeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Care More Be Better, a Circle B podcast. I'm your host, Karina Belizzi. I'm a bit laid up right now.
0:07.1	I had to go in for surgery to repair my ankle ligament, actually get a donor ligament, and also to repair
0:13.6	a bunion. So a bunyanctomy and ankle surgery. This has meant that I'm not really able to
0:20.4	sit at my desk for long periods, let alone stand and record podcast episodes in my studio.
0:26.2	Therefore, I've made the decision to take a bit of a break from releasing new episodes while going back into the annals of time and the four years that I've hosted this show to select particular episodes that I think
0:39.0	deserve another look, a fresh perspective. One of those episodes that I'm going to feature today
0:44.6	is with Sepora Berman of Stand.Earth and the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative.
0:52.4	She was actually honored this November 12th as one of Time 100's climate activists,
0:58.7	specifically in the category of climate defender.
1:01.9	Some of the other people featured in this particular list include Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex,
1:08.7	and even Bill Gates for some of his efforts, Ajay Banga, Jennifer Granholm,
1:14.4	and many, many other climate activists around the globe.
1:18.9	Tepora Berman is unique in that her focus has been so lasered in on the specific issue of fossil fuels
1:27.0	and of trying to gain more support for this
1:31.3	idea that we have drilled enough, that we don't need any new oil exploration initiatives at all.
1:39.2	And she's been successful to date and getting 14 different countries, including island nations, to join
1:46.1	into the fossil fuel nonproliferation treaty. She's also had many politicians, the World Health
1:52.7	Organization, and others jump into this fold in particular. One of the most recent countries
1:59.0	to come on board is Colombia, and the reason that's so
2:02.0	noteworthy is that they are one of the world's largest exporters of coal. So with their commitment
2:09.5	to reducing things like other fossil fuels, including coal, they are essentially saying that this is of paramount import.
2:20.6	Now, if you've listened to this episode for, or this show rather, for a while,
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