Podcast: Climate Brewing

Learn more about the broad contours of climate crisis with this special series featuring follow-up interviews with highly regarded experts and presenters in the dynamic Climate Change Colloquy sponsored by the North American Climate Justice Team of Community of Christ. Each episode provides links to the full presentation available free online.

875 | Climate Brewing | Phases of Mine Closures

In this episode of Climate Brewing, host Susan Oxley speaks with Dr. Corrine Unger, an earth scientist and research fellow at the University of Queensland, about the critical and often overlooked issue of mine closures. Dr. Unger, with extensive experience in the mining industry and government, sheds light on the evolving approach to mine rehabilitation…

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874 | Climate Brewing | Mine Closures and Indigenous Peoples

The environmental issues we face stretch beyond the climate crisis and raise issues regarding things that the Community of Christ holds dear.  For instance, how we respond to environmental issues has a direct effect on the worth of persons… and often it’s the indigenous peoples of the land in question. In this episode of Climate…

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869 | Climate Brewing | Paul Bethel Responds to World Conference Climate Action

Not everyone agrees there is a climate emergency, but agree or not, we are seeing the results of global climate change, and those most affected are “the least of these.” At Community of Christ’s 2025 World Conference, there was strong support for resolutions that seek to address climate issues, and three resolutions passed with significant…

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868 | Climate Brewing | UK Energy and Eco-Lifestyle | Andrew Fellows

Making the switch to renewable energy sources takes creativity, and there is still work to be done, but it is possible.  Join host Susan Oxley for a continuation of her conversation with Andrew Fellows about ways to respond to the climate crisis we are facing.  It’s not only the right thing to do, but it…

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866 | Climate Brewing | Two Steps Forward | Andrew Fellows

World Conference Resolution 1325, adopted by Community of Christ in April 2023, opened the door … and some eyes … to more attention being given to the climate emergency. And, thanks to the North American Climate Justice Team, the work didn’t stop there. Join host, Susan Oxley, as she sits down with fellow team member,…

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865 | Climate Brewing | G-10 Earth Stewardship Follow-up with Rick Bunch

Community of Christ’s 2025 World Conference passed the G-10 resolution entitled, “Earth Stewardship Affirmation.” While some question the need for such a resolution, there is no doubt that the call for accountability was heard and supported.  The question remains whether or not the “support” will manifest itself in necessary action. Join host, Susan Oxley, as…

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771 | Climate Brewing | Paul Bethel and World Conference Resolution G-5

Acknowledging the current climate emergency is only a first step. The question is, what are we willing to do about it? Host, Susan Oxley, and guest, Paul Bethel, are back in this episode of Climate Brewing to discuss just that. The North American Climate Justice Teams have submitted a resolution for the 2025 World Conference…

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765 | Climate Brewing | The Climate Emergency | Paul Bethel

Once a casual believer in climate science, who, like most of us, did what was easy and convenient with regard to the environment, Paul Bethel is now a strong advocate for climate justice. In this episode of Climate Brewing, host Susan Oxley sits down with fellow Climate Justice Team member, Paul, to hear his story…

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746 | Climate Brewing | Climate Justice in Great Britain | Andrew Fellows

Nothing screams “call to action” like people dancing around a pink boat that is blocking traffic in central London! At least that was part of what got Andrew Fellows started in the climate justice protesting business. In this episode of Climate Brewing, host Susan Oxley sits down with guest and fellow Climate Justice Team member,…

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733 | Climate Brewing | Methane Dangers and Solutions

How could something so “natural” be so dangerous? Two of the most harmful greenhouse gasses are the byproducts of very natural processes … living (breathing) and dying (decay). We’ve all heard of the problems that increased amounts of CO2 can cause to the atmosphere, but in reality, methane is 80 times more potent … at…

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