How Pipelines Are Funded

215: With so much public outcry this week around the Willow Project, we're zooming out to ask how these new oil and gas lines are still being funded - who's supplying the proposed $8 billion? We discuss big banks, divestment, and the Biden Administration's shaky commitment to climate goals as the world races to keep warming below 1.5C. More for you: Ep 200: Voting on Climate | The Girl & The Gov Ep 191: Divesting, Philanthropy + Value-Driven Spending | Sharon Schneider Climate advocates are rallying against the Willow Project. The White House is eyeing concessions to soften the blow (CNN) Fossil Fuel Finance Report 2022: Banking on Climate Chaos (Rainforest Alliance Network + others) Willow Fact Sheet (ConocoPhillips) Patagonia's Official Comment on the Willow Project (Patagonia) Sign the Change.org petition opposing Willow Project Meet me online - @ecochicpodcast on Instagram + @lauraediez on Tiktok. Email me at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The eco-conscious lifestyle podcast. Each week, Laura Diez is diving into sustainability and practical climate science. This podcast explores fashion, environmental justice, food, conscious consumerism... just about everything in our lives is tied to the environment. Guests include female founders, clean beauty experts, climate scientists, political experts, and many more. Laura is a sustainability professional with her M.S. in Climate Science and Solutions, who happens to also love speaking to other women about environmentally conscious brands, social activism, and balanced, plant-based living. This show aims to feel like hanging out with your cool, smart girlfriends: educational, approachable, and encouraging you to do what works for you. Sustainability is a good look. Email at: [email protected] and follow on Instagram @ecochicpodcast