On this episode of The Swell Season Surf Podcast, we discuss The Surfrider Foundation's landmark lawsuit against Exxon for allegedly misleading the public about plastic recycling and contributing to pollution. The episode's guest, Dr. Chad Nelson, CEO of Surfrider Foundation, shares insights on the lawsuit's objectives, addressing decades of misinformation and environmental impact caused by Exxon's plastic production. The conversation further explores broader environmental initiatives, including New York Climate Week events, ocean conservation, beach access issues in New Jersey, and the challenges of balancing surfing interests with environmental concerns. The episode underscores the organization's efforts in advocating for laws, strategic lawsuits, and the potential implications of the case against Exxon while encouraging public involvement in advocacy and conservation efforts.

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The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com 

Music:
Artist: Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew, Frieda Zamba, Flea Shaw, Corky Carrol, Pam Burridge, David Paskowitz etc…
Song: Cool Water
Album: Wave Sliders: In a Blue Room

00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season Surf Podcast
01:22 Landmark Lawsuit Against Exxon
03:01 Introducing Dr. Chad Nelson
04:19 New York Climate Week and Ocean Advocacy
06:09 The Plastic Pollution Crisis
13:17 The Reality of Recycling
27:19 Surfrider Foundation's Legal Strategy
31:56 Surfrider Foundation's Mission and Impact
36:43 Challenges of Creating Artificial Waves
37:16 Human Structures and Surfing
38:01 Coastal Erosion and Climate Change
38:53 Surfers and Property Conflicts
41:48 Community Efforts and Erosion Task Force
43:07 Climate Change Denial Among Surfers
43:50 The Reality of Climate Change
48:35 Beach Access and Badge Issues
53:02 Racism and Inequality in Beach Access
57:55 Nature-Based Solutions for Coastal Erosion
01:02:19 Offshore Windmills and Energy Alternatives
01:09:20 Surfrider's Mission and Membership
01:10:52 Conclusion and Final Thoughts