jessamyn, 9 months ago

@BigAngBlack @BlackMastodon @blackmastodon Such a great business to profile and such a refreshing change from startup tech bro vertical farming wild claims. Start with the community!

BigAngBlack, 9 months ago

#BlackFriday Sept 8, 2023

Some folx make good things for the world around them
https://www.tiktok.com/@dittofoods

And some folx have too much money and spend it on themselves trying to convince you it's for the good of everyone

I'm trying hear about all the little people doing big things

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BigAngBlack, 9 months ago

‘We’re not victims, we’re part of the solution’: the first Africa Climate Summit – in pictures

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/gallery/2023/sep/08/were-not-victims-were-part-of-the-solution-the-first-africa-climate-summit-in-pictures

> The inaugural #Africa #Climate Summit was held in Nairobi this week, drawing delegates from across the world as well as climate campaigners to the streets

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BigAngBlack, 9 months ago

Marvin Hayes is spreading ‘Compost Fever’ in Baltimore’s neighborhoods. He thinks it might save the city. - The Baltimore Banner

https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/climate-environment/compost-collective-incinerator-YSIXANKJVZBKFKZIK6SPUWUA2I/

> Marvin Hayes, the founder of the Baltimore Compost Collective, wants Baltimore to ditch trash incineration, fight climate change and grow healthier food. “We’re going to spread some compost love in this city,” he says.

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Marvin Hayes, the founder of the Baltimore Compost Collective
Marvin Hayes, the founder of the Baltimore Compost Collective

BigAngBlack, 9 months ago

The three-fold fight of environmental justice: Black advocates are already providing solutions, now they need support - #Indianapolis Recorder

https://indianapolisrecorder.com/black-led-solutions/

the report - orgs all over the US
https://thechisholmlegacyproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Adversity-to-Advancement-r1.pdf

> A new climate report found that for every problem, there are a handful of potential solutions and several frontline communities already leading the way.

Flanner House - Indianapolis
https://www.flannerhouse.org/

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Environmental justice issues are an “interwoven tapestry” of entities and people working together to solve problems within the United States. A new report from the Chisholm Legacy Project analyzed impacts of climate change on Black communities and reviewed organizations working to solve them. The report concluded that for every problem, there are a handful of potential solutions and several frontline communities already leading the way — what is needed is “direct” and “robust” support for those doing the work. Black communities contribute the least to climate change but are more likely to experience adverse health effects and be less prepared for increasing natural disasters. Black Americans and low-income communities are 75% more likely to be “fence-line” communities, or communities near commercial facilities that produce pollution. Additionally, they are more likely to breathe polluted air, drink contaminated water and have compromised access to food and reliable energy.
Table of Contents 15 Differential Impacts of Climate Change on Black Communities in the United States 1) Heritage/Tradition 2) Biodiversity and Ecosystem Preservation/ Restoration 3) Historically Black Community Preservation and Self-determination 4) Racial Justice 5) Energy Justice 6) Health Justice 7) Food Justice 8) Housing/Land Justice 9) Disaster Equity 10) Afro-Indigenous Rights/Justice 11) Education Justice 12) Environmental Justice Advocacy/Activism 13) Immigration Rights 14) Labor/Workers’ Rights 15) Youth Justice/Children/ Leadership 16) Zero Waste 17) Water Equity/Justice 18) Transportation Justice 19) Abolition/Dismantling the Prison Industrial Complex 20) Differently Abled Persons Rights 21) Elder Justice and Leadership 22) Reproductive Justice/Birthing Equity 23) Gender Justice 24) 2SLGBTQQQIA+ Rights 25) Maker Movement/Local Manufacturing 26) New Economy/Equitable, Sustainable Development 27) Climate Finance 28) Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) 29) Philanthropy, including participatory grantmaking 30) Healing Justice/Self-care 31) Diaspora Organizing 32) Faith-based Leadership 33) Facilitators/Strategic Planners 34) Research/Authors 35) Policy Analysis and Advocacy 36) Grassroots Organizing/Base Building 37) Corporate Accountability/Corporate Social Responsibility 38) Leadership Development 39) Culture Work 40) Movement Support 41) Narrative Strategy/Strategic Communications 42) Legal Strategy 43) Democracy and Governance/Base Building/ Polit...

avirr, 9 months ago

@BigAngBlack @BlackMastodon @blackmastodon I ghink @mollywoodpro should feature these

franzi, 9 months ago

@BigAngBlack @BlackMastodon @blackmastodon There's a hashtag #compostodon People following that should see this.

compost, 9 months ago

It @franzi @BigAngBlack @BlackMastodon @blackmastodon

Compostodon is safe for any who wants to share their love for compost.

Except the fascists and those who contribute to the climate change.

stoicybele, 9 months ago

@BigAngBlack @BlackMastodon @blackmastodon
At least the conversation is underway! What stood out most to me..the PEOPLE..organized climate justice groups and citizens...were left out of the panels🙄 They were outside representing, though!
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BigAngBlack, 9 months ago

@stoicybele
I just keep thinking about the ignorant nonsense Tim Scott said at the debate, blaming this on African countries. It's infuriating. But the conversation continuing will shift the narrative
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csstrowbridge, 9 months ago

@BigAngBlack @BlackMastodon @blackmastodon

Small farms like this are great. I would also love larger vertical farms that can grow things like chickpeas. Chickpea flour is nutritionally dense and makes great bread and pasta.

BigAngBlack, 9 months ago

@csstrowbridge
Tall trucks!
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OShaqHennessey, 9 months ago

@BigAngBlack @BlackMastodon @blackmastodon
How many trailers do you need to grow enough food for one adult for one year?

BigAngBlack, 9 months ago

@OShaqHennessey
I question for mr Derek Drake
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boiga, 9 months ago

@BigAngBlack @BlackMastodon @blackmastodon
This is great. Want do give him high five.
I do a similar job, it's hard work but noble because you feed people.

NoctisEqui, 9 months ago

@BigAngBlack @BlackMastodon @blackmastodon

Excellent! This is huge! Bring Good Food To the People!

This gets my first ‘award’ in the ‘Stand In The Place Where You Live’, the idea being ‘ordinary’ people can implement good ideas that make great changes for the better for their communities!

Wishing Mr. Drake success and health in this commendable endeavor!

TheresaReason, 9 months ago

@BigAngBlack @BlackMastodon @blackmastodon this is brilliant, more like this please!!🙌

BigAngBlack, 9 months ago

@TheresaReason
We need to start making a plan for when everything goes MadMax
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TheresaReason, 9 months ago

@BigAngBlack @BlackMastodon @blackmastodon you are right! Portable hydroponics is freaking brilliant for urban areas and food deserts and does not require access to /purchase of arable land which is getting privatized and bought up. https://www.nfu.ca/campaigns/farmland-ownership/

BigAngBlack, 9 months ago

@TheresaReason
Next upv farms on the sea
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