Heatwaves Of Change Climate Democracy Initiative

In this episode, "Heatwaves of Change" delves into the greasy truths surrounding the oil and gas industry. We explore the use of oil and gas in the United States, and confront the health and climate consequences that come with it. Additionally, we dissect the largest oil spill in American history - the BP Gulf spill.
Season 2 of "Heatwaves of Change" is a journey into the impact of misinformation and disinformation on our world. In this investigative journalism podcast, we expose the political influence held by the oil and gas industry and unravel the web of misinformation surrounding it.
Upcoming episodes will delve into climate refugees, Colorado wildfires, and Indigenous land rights. With each installment, we'll peel back the layers of mis and disinformation, offering truth on these urgent 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. 
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.’