Does A Butterfly Need A Visa?

Migration has always been a part of life, whether you’re a butterfly, a whale, or a human being. But as the climate crisis accelerates, more and more people are being forced to leave their homes and even their countries in its wake. Wildfires and floods displace entire communities. Shifting ecosystems destabilize local economies. Dwindling resources fuel conflict and violence.

So how do we respond to this growing reality of climate-driven migration amid increasingly hostile anti-immigration rhetoric?

In this episode, we explore the deep connections between climate and migration, the sustainable practices immigrant communities have long championed, the often-overlooked environmental toll of ICE raids, and the critical role of community resilience in facing what comes next.

Special Co-Host: Sabrina Claros

Guests:

Isaias Hernandez, Environmentalist & Storyteller

Jose Miguel Ruiz, CultivaLA

Amanda Pantoja, Green Latinos

Featuring music from Zena Carlota