The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that hurricanes have grown in strength and violence since the 1980s as the climate has warmed. Climate change produced by environmental devastation has been cited as a major reason for the growing frequency of hurricanes.

Sojourner Truth Radio: September 1, 2021 – Hurricane Ida & Immigration

Today on Sojourner Truth:

The latest on Hurricane Ida and its impact on Louisiana. Our guest is Monique Harden, Assistant Director of Law and Policy and the Community Engagement Program Manager at the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice. The Center provides research, education, community and student engagement support, as well as worker training in environmental careers.

Also, immigration policies under the government of President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. We discuss how these policies affect the most vulnerable migrant communities, including migrants of color. Our guest is Carl Hamad-Lipscombe. Carl is a veteran policy strategist, movement builder, writer and advocate for immigrant rights, criminal justice reform, and racial equity.

Lastly, our weekly Earth Minute presented by Theresa Church of the Global Justice Ecology Project.