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Break In Case of Emergency

Climate Emergency Unit

23 episodes

3 weeks ago

In the wake of the successful inclusion of a Youth Climate Corps pilot in the 2025 federal budget, Juan Vargas Alba (co-lead of the Youth Climate Corps campaign) interviews community organizer Karina Villada about the myths and scapegoating around immigration, migrant workers and (youth) unemployment. This episode functions as a resource for young organizers who want to understand issues of immigration and encourages the climate movement to stand in solidarity with the migrant rights movement...

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In the wake of the successful inclusion of a Youth Climate Corps pilot in the 2025 federal budget, Juan Vargas Alba (co-lead of the Youth Climate Corps campaign) interviews community organizer Karina Villada about the myths and scapegoating around immigration, migrant workers and (youth) unemployment. This episode functions as a resource for young organizers who want to understand issues of immigration and encourages the climate movement to stand in solidarity with the migrant rights movement...

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Episodes (20/23)

Break In Case of Emergency

What you need to know about immigration and unemployment (w/ Karina Villada & Juan Vargas Alba)

In the wake of the successful inclusion of a Youth Climate Corps pilot in the 2025 federal budget, Juan Vargas Alba (co-lead of the Youth Climate Corps campaign) interviews community organizer Karina Villada about the myths and scapegoating around immigration, migrant workers and (youth) unemployment. This episode functions as a resource for young organizers who want to understand issues of immigration and encourages the climate movement to stand in solidarity with the migrant rights movement...

2 weeks ago

18 minutes

Break In Case of Emergency

Emergency Marker 6: Centre Indigenous Rights & Leadership (w/ Janelle Lapointe, Serena Mendizabal & Seth Klein)

Our special series concludes with a marker that grounds all the others: centring Indigenous rights, title, and leadership. Erin Blondeau speaks with Janelle Lapointe, Serena Mendizabal, and Seth Klein about the transformative potential of Indigenous-led climate action. They discuss energy and food sovereignty, cultural revitalization, and the community-driven projects already charting a different future. They also examine how governments and industry continue to prioritize extraction over Ind...

1 month ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Break In Case of Emergency

Emergency Marker 5: Leave No One Behind (w/ Jim Stanford, Anjali Appadurai & Seth Klein)

Episode 5 of this 6-part special series takes on the equity marker: leaving no one behind. Erin Blondeau speaks with economist Jim Stanford, campaigner Anjali Appadurai, and strategist Seth Klein about what just transitions must look like in practice. They explore the realities for fossil fuel workers, the importance of linking climate action to economic fairness, and Canada’s responsibilities globally. Their conversation highlights that climate action succeeds only when it’s grounded in soli...

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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Emergency Marker 4: Tell the Truth (w/ Donya Ziaee, Chris Hatch & Seth Klein)

Episode 4 turns to one of the most foundational markers of emergency leadership: telling the truth. Host Erin Blondeau brings together Donya Ziaee, Chris Hatch, and Seth Klein to examine why honest, urgent communication is essential in a crisis, and why Canada isn’t getting it. They dig into the failures of mainstream media, the rise of independent outlets, and the influence of fossil fuel advertising. The conversation makes the case for clear, evidence-based reporting that includes context, ...

1 month ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Emergency Marker 3: Make It Mandatory (w/ Dr. Melissa Lem & Seth Klein)

In Episode 3, the series confronts a critical shift: moving from voluntary climate action to mandatory rules that match the scale of the crisis. Erin Blondeau and Seth Klein speak with Dr. Melissa Lem, whose experience as a family physician brings urgency and clarity to the conversation. Reflecting on the deadly 2021 heat dome, they discuss mandatory measures like banning fossil fuel advertising and phasing out gas in new buildings. They also highlight the power of community-led responses and...

1 month ago

53 minutes

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Emergency Marker 2: Create New Institutions (w/ Alex Himelfarb, Linda McQuaig & Seth Klein)

In episode 2 of our 6-marker series, we turn to the institutions we need for an emergency-scale response. Erin Blondeau speaks with Alex Himelfarb, Linda McQuaig, and Seth Klein about why relying on private incentives hasn’t worked, and how Canada once excelled at building bold public institutions. From Connaught Labs to Ontario Hydro, they revisit the legacy of Crown corporations and imagine what new ones could achieve today: from publicly owned renewables to EV manufacturing to national ret...

1 month ago

1 hour 13 minutes

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Emergency Marker 1: Spend what it takes to win (w/ Caroline Brouillette & Seth Klein)

Episode 1 of our 6-part special series begins with the first marker of the climate emergency: spending what it takes to win. Host Erin Blondeau is joined by Seth Klein and Caroline Brouillette to explore what real, transformative climate investment would look like, drawing parallels to Canada’s WWII mobilization. Together, they break down why today’s spending falls far short, and why committing at least 2% of GDP annually is both doable and necessary. They dig into ending fossil fuel subsidie...

1 month ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Break In Case of Emergency

The 2025 budget, unpacked

Anjali Appadurai and Seth Klein are joined by Alex Hemingway (Senior Economist at BC Policy Solutions) to analyze the 2025 federal budget and the thin gruel that is the Climate Competitiveness Strategy. We also talk housing policies, alternative ways to generate revenue and Zohram Mamdani’s win in NYC! Follow the work of BC Policy Solutions at https://bcpolicy.ca/ and on - Bluesky - Facebook - Instagram - Linkedin

2 months ago

44 minutes

Break In Case of Emergency

Parallel emergencies: the poison drug crisis and climate breakdown (w/ Garth Mullins)

In this episode, Anjali Appadurai and Seth Klein sit down with Garth Mullins to explore the interconnectedness of the climate crisis and the overdose crisis, emphasizing the need for solidarity among various social movements. They discuss the metaphor of a conveyor belt leading to societal collapse, the failures of drug prohibition, and the importance of community organizing and coalition building. The conversation highlights the necessity for genuine emergency responses to both crises, advoc...

3 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

Break In Case of Emergency

The costs of LNG (w/ Kiki Wood and Clark Williams-Derry)

On June 30, Canada officially became an exporter of LNG. Emiko Newman (Coordinator of the BC Climate Emergency Campaign) uses this inauspicious occasion as a jumping off point to tally up the costs of LNG on our environment, climate, health and finances with Kiki Wood (Senior Oil and Gas Campaigner at Stand.earth) and Clark Williams-Derry from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis. Tune in for a deep dive into fracking, how exporting LNG will drive up the domestic pr...

5 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

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BC’s PRGT pipeline was approved. What’s next? (w/ Kai Nagata)

With the approval of the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission (PRGT) pipeline and the passing of Bills 14 and 15 in B.C., Emiko Newman spoke with Kai Nagata, the northern pipeline campaigner at Dogwood, about the powerful interests behind these decisions and the resistance that has risen up in response. This episode was recorded on June 17 and was published on June 25. Credits: Produced by Emiko Newman and Doug Hamilton-Evans. Hosted by Emiko Newman. Featuring Kai Nagata. Music by Anjali Appadurai....

6 months ago

35 minutes

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The G7 and Canada’s climate fair share

With the uninspired wrap-up of the recent G7 Leaders Summit in Alberta, we wonder: what are these summits even meant for, and how can we use their spotlight on international cooperation to advocate for real systems change? Anjali Appadurai and Doug Hamilton-Evans chat about the issues on the table at the recent Summit, as well as our newly-launched Fair Shares Platform and why the climate movement needs to go global. This episode was recorded on Thursday, June 19, prior to the US bombin...

6 months ago

56 minutes

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Election breakdown and Bushra’s campaign (w/ Seth Klein, Anjali Appadurai and Bushra Asghar)

It took us a moment to catch our breaths after the federal election, but Anjali Appadurai, Seth Klein and Bushra Asghar took a moment to debrief on what the heck happened and what it means for the climate movement. Then, we asked Bushra about her experience campaigning as the NDP candidate for Mississauga-Streetsville. While she didn’t win her seat, she’s a champion in our hearts and did some incredible grassroots organizing for climate and social justice in suburban Ontario. Valuable l...

8 months ago

43 minutes

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The Youth Climate Corps meets party platforms (w/ Seth Klein, Alex Cool-Fergus and Juan Vargas Alba)

With less than a week before the federal election, Alex Cool-Fergus from Climate Action Network Canada joins Seth Klein, Juan Vargas Alba and Doug Hamilton-Evans from the Climate Emergency Unit to break down the climate commitments in each of the major political parties' platforms. We pay special attention to what the Liberals, NDP and Greens have said about implementing a Youth Climate Corps, which could create thousands of good green jobs for young people to address the climate emergency an...

8 months ago

40 minutes

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Mapping right-wing activism, corporate lobbying and climate denialism (w/ Geoff Dembicki)

In this episode of Break in Case of Emergency, hosts Erin Blondeau and Emiko Newman speak with Geoff Dembicki, global managing editor of DeSmog, to discuss the intricate connections between conservative politics, corporate lobbying, and climate denialism. The conversation explores the mapping of Pierre Poilievre’s inner circle, the influence of lobbyists on climate policy and insights from Jordan Peterson’s ARC conference, where right-wing activists strategized against climate action an...

8 months ago

46 minutes

Break In Case of Emergency

Where is the climate crisis in Canadian party platforms? (w/ Anjali Appadurai, Juan Vargas Alba, Seth Klein & Alex Cool-Fergus)

In this episode of Break in Case of Emergency, host Erin Blondeau is joined by Anjali Appadurai, Juan Vargas Alba, Seth Klein and Alex Cool-Fergus of Climate Action Network Canada to discuss party platforms and climate policy leading up to the federal election. This round-table style podcast episode explores the lack of attention to climate issues in party platforms, the implications of tax cuts as a response to economic challenges, and the critical need to address immigration policies in the...

8 months ago

33 minutes

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Making sense of the Trump assaults and unpacking Canada’s ‘Shock Election’ (w/ Seth Klein & Naomi Klein)

In this special election episode, co-hosts Anjali Appadurai and Erin Blondeau interview siblings Naomi Klein and Seth Klein to discuss the current political climate in Canada leading up to the federal election, unpacking the nuances of a nationalistic response, the role of fossil fuel corporations, and the need for effective and transformative climate policies. Seth and Naomi provide insights into the shock doctrine, right-wing populism, and what we’re hearing (and not hearing) from the main ...

9 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

Break In Case of Emergency

Dissecting the climate denial machine: culture wars and the climate countermovement (w/ Mary Stuart & Erin Blondeau)

Host Emiko Newman interviews Mary Stuart and Erin Blondeau about the rise of climate conspiracism. Mary is a masters student in political ecology at the University of Victoria studying right-wing climate denial. Erin Blondeau is the Director of Communications at the Climate Emergency Unit and an independent writer. Together, they discuss how climate disasters are being reframed as government plots and how carbon pollution is being spun as a benefit to society and to the environment. Emiko, Ma...

9 months ago

58 minutes

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It’s a f&%#ing climate emergency! Why aren’t we acting like it? (w/ Seth Klein)

This episode aired on March 15 2025. Seth Klein joins host Erin Blondeau to talk about the 6 Markers of Climate Emergency Framework. Marker 1: Spend what it takes to win. Marker 2: Create new institutions to get the job done. Marker 3: Shift from voluntary & incentive-based policies to mandatory measures. Marker 4: Tell the truth about the severity of the crisis & communicate urgency. Marker 5: Leave no one behind. Marker 6: Indigenous rights & leadership are essential. Lear...

9 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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The Ontario Snap Election Guide (w/ Bushra Asghar, Zoe Keary-Matzner, and Karishma Porwal)

This episode aired on February 19 2025. In this timely episode, host Erin Blondeau discusses Ontario's surprise early election with climate organizers Bushra Asghar, Zoe Keary-Matzner, and Karishma Porwal, coming up on February 27. The conversation unpacks Doug Ford's political strategy of calling an election 16 months early while positioning himself as a “patriotic” leader in response to Trump's tariff threats. The discussion analyzes each provincial party's climate record and positions in O...

10 months ago

49 minutes