Podcast

City Rising 7: How CUSP is making Climate Change Education FUN with Richard Johnson

How is Philly preparing for climate change? One group, the Climate & Urban Systems Partnership (CUSP), motivates residents to learn how these solutions are preparing our city for climate change and shows how, together, neighborhoods can make a real difference. We interview Richard Johnson of The Franklin Institute is the Manager of the Climate & Urban Systems Partnership to hear about what CUSP has accomplished in the past 5 years.

What is CUSP?
How does CUSP educate Philadelphia residents?
A big SECRET about how Philly murals are created
Unusual partnerships that have formed due to CUSP
How to get a FREE rain barrel in Philadelphia
Ways to engage people around the “doom & gloom” around climate change
How to talk to climate deniers about climate change
A surprising group of climate allies and educators

CITY RISING EPISODE 7: How CUSP is making Climate Change Education FUN with Richard Johnson

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Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.