In this episode of 'Finding Hope in the Climate Crisis,' host Michelle interviews Tory Stephens, a climate fiction publisher and network weaver at Grist. Celebrating Grist's 25 years of climate-specific reporting, Tory highlights their long-form investigative journalism and focus on climate justice, food, and plastic pollution. He shares his journey from health equity advocacy to climate storytelling and details the creation of 'Imagine 2200,' a climate fiction project aimed at inspiring hopeful and diverse narratives. Tory also discusses mutual aid, the importance of offline community engagement, and the potential role of nuclear energy in climate solutions.

00:00 Introduction to Finding Hope in the Climate Crisis

00:40 Grist: 25 Years of Climate Reporting

04:01 Tory Stevens' Journey into Climate Advocacy

08:06 The Birth of Imagine 2200

10:49 Exploring Climate Fiction

16:22 Stories of Hope and Justice

20:50 The Synthetic Nature of Third Spaces

21:09 Highlighting a Jamaican Story: The Metamorphosis of Marie Martin

22:56 The Contest's Journey and Future Plans

25:18 Creative Storytelling Initiatives

27:20 Finding Joy and Hope in Environmental Work

30:43 The Importance of Mutual Aid

34:18 Engaging Climate Narratives in Media

39:04 The Role of Nuclear Energy in Climate Solutions

41:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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