FIGHTING FOR THE WORLD WE DESERVE
With Naomi Klein
An Enviroslug Special
The world we want doesn't just happen, we have to fight for it.
On April 30th 2026, Enviroslug hosted its first special event, Fighting for the World We Deserve with Naomi Klein.
This conversation with Naomi Klein dove deep into the urgent issues shaping our campuses and communities: rising authoritarianism in administration, threats to academic freedom, and the climate and environmental crises that affect us all. We came together, learned from the past, and inspired to act to protect our futures.
About Naomi Klein
Naomi Klein is one of North America’s most influential activists: her commitment to the environment has made her a household name. As the author of the recent and acclaimed No Is Not Enough, as well as This Changes Everything, The Shock Doctrine, and many more, she leaves no stone unturned when it comes to examining and critiquing some of the most complex issues in contemporary culture, from corporate influence in our private lives to the alarming effects of climate change and beyond. In this fiercely brilliant keynote, she explores how the greatest threat to our climate is capitalism. We’ve been told that it’s impossible to function without fossil fuels, or throwing away trash—but as Naomi explains, we already have the tools to do it. Her eye-opening talk illustrates how our economic model is incompatible with our environment, and serves as a call-to-arms to change our modus operandi—while we still can.
The Climate Movement is Dead
Climate action can't be separated from everyday struggles. People shouldn't have to choose between the end of the world and the end of the month. Naomi Klein explores how 'eco-populism' connects climate solutions with affordable housing, public transit, clean air, good jobs, and community well-being.
Our Sponsors
ORGANIZATIONS & COUNCILS
Asian/Pacific Islander Student Alliance
Cultural Arts and Diversity
Engaging Education
Student Media council
OFFICES & COLLEGES
C9 College
John R. Lewis College
Kresge College
Merrill College
Porter College
Rachel Carson College
Sustainability Office
DEPARTMENTS
Critical Race & Ethnic Studies
Department of history of Consciousness
Department of environmental studies
Department of community studies
Special Thanks
Brianna Dupre
Jose Lombera
Kev Young
Madeline Bock
Persayis Perez Velasquez
Shea Coughlin
ESLP & SEC members
Campus Sustainability Council
Alex Santana
Cindy Hernandez-rivas
Jennifer Abrego-Ruiz
Katherine Canales-Molina
Nelson Ramirez
Sayo Fujioka
Stephanie Mancilla Palomo
SOMeCA Staff
Martha Lara
City on a Hill Press
and Event Volunteers
and to RCC Provost Shelly Grabe
for supporting Enviroslug initiatives and helping fund this event.
With nearly 300 attendees, just 9 planning meetings, and a team of only 8 Enviroslug members, we successfully organized the largest event hosted by Enviroslug in over a decade.
A huge thank you to Brianna DuPre, Kev Young, Madi Bock, and Percy Velasquez for helping bring this event to life, and to Jose Lombera and Shea Coughlin for serving as our moderators throughout the evening.
We also want to extend a very special thank you to Katherine Canales-Molina for the countless hours, energy, and care she dedicated to supporting students in this event from start to finish. Your leadership, commitment, and hard work were instrumental in making this event a reality. This event would not have been possible without you.