AIR DATE SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
Title: Addressing Climate Equity and Toxic Mold: Key Takeaways from ‘Emily Tells All’ Interviews with Yaritza Perez and Elizabeth Cripe
Discover vital insights into climate equity and the effects of toxic mold on communities, as gleaned from interviews with Yaritza Perez and Elizabeth Cripe on ‘Emily Tells All.
Guests
Malachi’s Message, Executive Director & Co-Founder – Elizabeth Cripe
Moms Clean Air Force, Field Consultant & State Coordinator – Yaritza Perez
In a society grappling with climate change and public health, it’s crucial to hear from individuals at the frontline of these issues. The talk show “Emily Tells All” recently featured interviews with Yaritza Perez, Florida State Coordinator with Moms Clean Air Force, and Elizabeth Cripe, an English teacher turned community advocate, to offer invaluable perspectives.
Yaritza Perez emphasized the significance of her work by stating, “Thank you so much for this invitation.” Perez, originally from New York, discussed her migration to Florida and her commitment to combating climate inequities. She revealed, “I’m a native New Yorker but like a lot of us, we’ve all managed to migrate down to Florida.”
Perez’s organization focuses on uniting parents to fight against air pollution, an issue that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities. “Climate change is not just an environmental issue; it’s a matter of social justice,” she pointed out, highlighting the importance of climate equity in central Florida.
On the other hand, Elizabeth Cripe shed light on a less-discussed but equally urgent issue— the effects of toxic mold on health and wellbeing. Cripe shared her personal journey: “I am an English teacher by vocation… My husband and I decided that I would be a stay-at-home mom when we had our second daughter, and during that time, we discovered toxic mold in our home.”
Her experience led her to transform into a community advocate, emphasizing the need for awareness and action against toxic mold. “It’s not just an issue affecting my family; it’s a widespread problem that needs community-level solutions,” Cripe stressed.
Both interviews underscore the need for community involvement and governmental action in addressing these serious challenges. Whether it’s fighting for cleaner air or advocating for safer living conditions, the message is clear: community advocacy can drive significant change.
These interviews serve as a call to action for Orange County residents and beyond, urging us to confront these issues head-on, armed with knowledge and the will to make a difference.
By integrating the voices of Yaritza Perez and Elizabeth Cripe, “Emily Tells All” continues to foster meaningful conversations that bring critical issues to the forefront. As we forge ahead, let us carry their messages in our collective efforts to create a more equitable and healthy future.
