Welcome to Season 2 of "Heatwaves of Change". This season, we’re exploring the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our earth, society, culture, and politics. Join your hosts Portia Cook and Mia Daly as they explore the effects of climate change in our real world.  In this episode we are unraveling the threads on the fast fashion industry. We're going beyond the online fashion trends and and diving into the real world consequences of the fast fashion industry. We share real life stories and interviews from community members and those who work in fast fashion. This is one of the most pressing issues of our time - now is the time to get educated about your clothing consumption!  Join us on the next episode on oil and gas. Our upcoming episodes for season two will explore topics like climate refugees, Colorado wildfires, and Indigenous land. Each episode we’ll unravel the web of mis and disinformation, offering perspectives on these pressing issues.

Welcome to Season 2 of "Heatwaves of Change". This season, we’re exploring the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our earth, society, culture, and politics. Join your hosts Portia Cook and Mia Daly as they explore the effects of climate change in our real world.  This episode is all about social media. In this episode, we will help you understand how social media algorithms contribute to the spread of misinformation and disinformation online. We're going beyond the memes and trends and diving into the real world consequences of the online spread of false information.  Join us on the journey in our new season exploring topics like community, climate refugees, Colorado wildfires, fast fashion, indigenous land, and the oil and gas industry. Each episode we’ll unravel the web of mis and disinformation, offering perspectives on these pressing issues.         Sources: Jenny King and CP24 news anchor https://youtu.be/xgJ-xwXZ0zA?feature=shared Mit Sloan https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/mit-sloan-research-about-social-media-misinformation-and-elections Temple University https://news.temple.edu/news/2021-11-09/study-shows-verified-users-are-among-biggest-culprits-when-it-comes-sharing-fake ISDG Global https://www.isdglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Deny-Deceive-Delay-Vol.-2.pdf Pew Reaserch https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/fact-sheet/social-media-and-news-fact-sheet/ Pew Reaserch https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/08/09/what-the-data-says-about-americans-views-of-climate-change/ Pew Reaserch https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2021/11/22/the-future-of-digital-spaces-and-their-role-in-democracy/ Boston University https://www.bu.edu/articles/2023/tweets-ads-and-lies-researchers-are-fighting-against-climate-misinformation/#:~:text=They%20analyzed%20over%2022%2C000%20tweets,information%20about%20the%20climate%20crisis. Pew Reaserch https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/2016/12/15/many-americans-believe-fake-news-is-sowing-confusion/ FMA https://freemusicarchive.org/music/aldous-ichnite/discography FMA https://freemusicarchive.org/music/aldous-ichnite/discography Shimona Kee https://youtu.be/oKrNGYwB9zU?feature=shared Robin Burke- CU Original audio Hamid Qahri-Saremi- CSU Original audio

Welcome to Season 2 of "Heatwaves of Change". This season, we’re exploring the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our earth, society, culture, and politics. Join your hosts Portia Cook and Mia Daly as they explore the effects of climate change in our real world.  This episode is all about the basics. We are breaking down the difference between misinformation and disinformation and how both manifest in our media, news, and politics. We explore the trust between the public and the media and how that effects our current climate crisis. Join us on the journey in our new season exploring topics like social media algorithms, community, climate refugees, Colorado wildfires, fast fashion, indigenous land, and the oil and gas industry. Each episode we’ll unravel the web of mis and disinformation, offering perspectives on these pressing issues.   Source Material: Mysterious Investigative https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=635271870 Audio source: FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #635271870 Virus https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=452598603 Audio source: FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #452598603 War Machine https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=545963503 Audio source: Jamendo Adobe Stock Asset ID: #545963503 Uplifting Ambient Corporate https://stock.adobe.com/search/audio?k=692538048 Audio source: Jamendo Adobe Stock Asset ID: #692538048 Barack Obama https://youtu.be/LH6kq3HhjgQ?si=NKVb2jRT7I-NfwkI Account: Standford University Description: Former U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a keynote address about how information is created and consumed, and the threat that disinformation poses to democracy. Maria Ressa https://youtu.be/LanpXtqMb4E?si=TvFdFhEJudqYp9Nk Account: Nobel Prize Description: 2021, Maria Ressa on the difference between misinformation and disinformation Hidden Power of Words https://youtu.be/sUjBt328Tx8?si=rVCTklzrWxOI6c7t Account: Sehnend Description: The Hidden Power Of Words Amy Harder https://youtu.be/vwipDbEQtYg?si=Us8v9zgNJpUTxXf- Account: CBS News Description: A report from Axios says climate change is a growing target for false news stories. Amy Harder, an energy and climate change reporter, joins CBSN to discuss what's behind the rise. Tom Harris https://youtu.be/Qdg4uQW8Dlg?si=ybFzs52PSOKIu9CA Account: Fox News Description: International Climate Science Coalition Executive Director Tom Harris discusses how he was once a climate alarmist but now sees it as a scam on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

As long as there has been journalism and media, there has been misinformation... In today's social media dominated world, facts seem to have lost their sway. Individuals experiencing extreme temperature fail to acknowledge the existence of climate change, and the false narratives of misinformation are hindering other efforts to combat global warming. Today's guest, Battinto Batts, is the Dean of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Today's conversation centers on the opportunities that the media has on the battle against disinformation. In this episode, guest, Battinto Batts, and host, Mia Daly, break down the difference between misinformation and disinformation, learn where each one comes from, and discuss how we can combat it.

How do we equip the next generation to address the climate crisis and keep our democracy thriving? Our climate is changing, and with it our democracy needs reform. Teaching our children about the planet is just one of the many solutions, we as adults must take responsibility and educate ourselves too.  Hosts Portia Cook and Jevon McKenny sit down with Colorado State University Professor, Andrea Duffy to discuss the future of climate education.

"This land is your land, this land is my land..." An often overlooked aspect of the battle against climate change is the role of faith based contributions to the cause. Listen as your hosts Portia Cook and Jevon McKinney explore how religion and faith issues connect with our current climate crisis. They invite special guest, Reverend Terri Hobart from St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Denver, to give some perspective into these issues as a leader in the faith community.  So how can faith communities unify our country and build a shared awareness of the need to protect our planet and democracy?  Listen as Portia, Jevon, and Terri reflect on their own experiences with all different kinds of faiths and their connection to nature, peace, gratitude, and love.

What is the Climate Democracy Initiative (CDI) about anyway?... Our very first episode of Heatwaves of Change features an in-depth interview with David Orr, a renowned scholar, environmentalist, and author who has dedicated his life to environmental education and sustainable design. He has won countless awards and honors for his environmental work.  David is a vital executive member at CDI. His contributions have made a lasting impact on environmental studies and inspired countless individuals to actively work towards a better, more sustainable future. Listen to your host, Portia Cook, and guest, David Orr, define the intersection between democracy and climate, and explore some of the hottest topics in climate media today.