In January we took you on an eye-opening journey- exploring the Fantastic and Mesmerizing world of Fungi- learning how the cutting edge of research is helping to heal the human body, mind, and spirit. Now we invite you to discover what American communities are doing to combat the explosive decision to leave the Paris Climate Agreement in the new documentary from National Geographic and narrated by Rachel Brosnan- FROM PARIS TO PITTSBURGH.
“Americans are determined to uphold our end of the Paris Climate Agreement, with or without Washington’s help,” said Michael R. Bloomberg, environmentalist, founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies and Mayor of New York City 2002-2013. “Paris to Pittsburgh shows how disconnected Washington is from the American people on climate change, and how communities across the country are taking action to confront the severe health and economic threats it poses.”
Paris to Pittsburgh brings to life the impassioned efforts of individuals who are battling the most severe threats of climate change in their own backyards. Set against the national debate over the United States’ energy future — and the Trump administration’s explosive decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement — the film captures what’s at stake for communities around the country and the inspiring ways Americans are responding.
Joining us for the evening is special guest Jaya Daniels of EXTINCTION REBELLION. In the past decade, Jaya has dedicated herself to environmental causes, concentrating on oil and gas and fracking issues in Ventura County after experiencing the effects of living next to an oilfield firsthand. She and her partner also led the Indivisible Ojai group until the devastating Thomas Fire made them climate refugees and brought them both here to our valley. Now, Jaya and Bob coordinate Extinction Rebellion Coachella Valley, a non-violent direct action group seeking to wake up our world and its leaders to the reality of the climate emergency we face.
Jaya Daniels
JAYA DANIEL has been an activist since the 1980’s, when she became a youth worker with the local Quaker Society of Friends and the Cleveland Nuclear Freeze movement. While working with the Cleveland Free Clinic’s HIV testing program in the early 80’s, Jaya won an Ohio Award of Achievement in Medicine for helping to develop and advocate for Ohio’s first grassroots HIV medical program, supported by her participation in ACT UP.
The Palm Springs Cultural Center incubates, produces and encourages arts and cultural programs in order to leverage the unique power of creativity to open minds, bridge what divides us, and discover what connects us. Our programs include film festivals, farmers’ markets, live performances, art installations and lecture series – all of which act as creative inspiration points – expanding our learning and building meaningful relationships with the people and the natural environment around us. As an organization, The Palm Springs Cultural Center is also at the forefront of recognizing the interconnection between the cultural arts and food culture, and their combined importance to the vitality, collective consciousness and sustainability of the community.
