Episode 14: Beyond the forecast: Justin Cook on climate stories that truly captivate
In today's episode, Justin Cook takes us into the evolving world of climate storytelling where he's been a journalist and photographer covering "communities living along the edges in America" for the past several years. Justin's work stands in stark contrast to the conventional climate storytelling landscape that's so often dominated by dire predictions and a sense of impending doom. In today's conversation, hear about how it matters so dearly to weave life, joy, color, humanity, and history into coverage on the communities most affected by the climate crisis.
Homework from Justin: "Just go outside today and enjoy where you are, just slow down a little bit." And, "Go play in a creek somewhere. You might just find a fossil." (You'll just have to listen to the episode for more about that).
Mentioned:
- Justin's Tide and Time
- Justin's ORIGINS: Climate Change and Solutions in Princeville, North Carolina, America's Oldest Incorporated Black Town
- Photographer Cornell Watson
- Writer Alexis Pauline Gums
- Photographer Natalie Keyssar
Connect:
- Justin's website
- Justin's Instagram
- The Heart Gallery Instagram
- The Heart Gallery website
- Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer Instagram
Credits:
Samuel Cunningham for podcast editing, Cosmo Sheldrake for use of his song Pelicans We, podcast art by me Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer.
Transcript:
~ coming soon ~