"EarthSayers InConversation is an interview series featured on EarthSayers Cinema on LinkedIn. These interviews advance our mission: amplifying the voices of people who care about life on Earth. The series highlights purpose-driven leaders who care for others in their communities and workplaces—leaving no one behind—while confronting critical challenges on our behalf."
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September 20, 2025The EarthSayers podcast recently featured filmmaker Trevor Tejeda-Gervais, discussing his documentary The True Cost of Burning Coal: Iowa’s Dirty Secret. The episode reveals Iowa's reliance on coal despite its reputation as a wind-energy leader, highlighting the environmental and health risks faced by communities. Tejeda-Gervais collaborated with organizations like the Iowa Environmental Council to amplify residents' experiences with coal's impact. The film challenges the narrative of clean energy in Iowa, emphasizing the need for awareness and action against entrenched corporate interests. It showcases renewable success stories and encourages grassroots organizing to drive change, demonstrating that a cleaner energy future is both possible and necessary. |