With a population of more than 18 million, Greater Los Angeles is one of the largest urban centers in the United States and among the most racially and culturally diverse cities in the country. As much an ecological patchwork as it is a cultural one, Los Angeles is also home to a variety of landscapes, including mountains, wetlands, beaches, deserts, and more, all of which support a wide range of plant and animal life. This combination of creative energy and diversity in both ecologies and cultures makes L.A. a natural place to find local leadership on climate solutions.
Over the course of seven episodes, Scott takes viewers on a journey throughout Los Angeles to "pass the mic" to climate heroes whose stories often go unheard. Each episode in the series features the story of a Los Angeleno change-maker looking to tap into their superpowers to accelerate climate solutions. Hear their voices, learn about their green careers, and find inspiration for how you can utilize your unique talents to take climate action and center justice no matter where you live.
“Earlier this year, devastating wildfires made Los Angeles the face of climate change-fuelled unnatural disasters,” Scott says. “But the faces most of us didn’t see are those of the people working day in and day out in the region to reduce pollution, make their communities more resilient, and bring about a better, more just future. Drawdown’s Neighborhood: Los Angeles shares some of those heroes’ stories, in their own words.”
Heroes Featured in Drawdown’s Neighborhood: Los Angeles
Airing October 22, 2025
- Jamiah Hargins, Founder and Executive Director, Crop Swap LA
- Enjoli Ferrari, Compost Hubs Program Manager, LA Compost
- Jessica Cain, Marketing Manager, Agromin
Airing October 29, 2025
- Ammy Rojas, Environmental Education Coordinator, Friends of Ballona Wetlands
Airing November 5, 2025
- Laura Rink, Associate Director of Operations, Heal the Bay
Airing November 12, 2025
- Parker Do, Teaching Fellow and Alum, New Roots Institute
Airing November 19, 2025
- Maggie Baird, Founder and President, Support and Feed
Press Contact
Skylar Knight, skylar.knight@drawdown.org
Interviews with Matt Scott or featured heroes available upon request
About Project Drawdown
Project Drawdown is the world’s leading guide to science-based climate solutions. Our mission is to drive meaningful climate action around the world. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Project Drawdown is funded by individual and institutional donations.
