Click here for a transcript of this episode. You can read more in Erin's new book, Superman's Not Coming. Erin Brockovich is an American legal clerk and environmental activist, who, despite her lack of formal education in the law, was instrumental in building. What was Erin confused about when it came to the real estate records. Make some popcorn, invite some friends over, and get settled in 1. Erin shares an inspiring message that we all have the power to demand better drinking water and smarter approaches to regulation. The movie, Erin Brockovich, came out in 2000 and is based on the true story of what occurred in 1993 in Hinkley, CA. She joins Jonathan to discuss toxic water, environmental advocacy, standing against injustice, and more. Their conversation covers community science, tips for effective advocacy, legacy water pollution issues, and the problems with current laws and regulations. Erin Brockovich is an American legal clerk, consumer advocate, environmental activist who was instrumental in building a case against The Pacific Gas and Electric Company of California. Starting in 1993, without any formal legal education, Brockovich was instrumental in building a class action. Their successful lawsuit was the subject of the Oscar-winning film, Erin Brockovich. Meet The Real Erin Brockovich Long before Julia Roberts earned an Academy Award for portraying her on the big screen, the real Erin Brockovich was grabbing headlines as an outspoken environmental activist with the cojones to take on huge corporations such as Pacific Gas & Electric. today and what people can do to work toward better water quality in their communities and beyond. Erin Brockovich (born Pattee June 22, 1960) is an American legal clerk, consumer advocate, and environmental activist, who, despite her lack of education in the law, was instrumental in building a case against the Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) of California with the help of attorney Ed Masry in 1993. “Excellence is when we become the best we can be and it pulls out the best in others and we pull out the best in ourselves.In our 50th episode of CleanLaw, Erin Brockovich speaks with Caitlin McCoy about some of the major water issues in the U.S.I believe that in the absence of the truth, all of us stand helpless to defend ourselves, our families, and our health, which is the greatest gift we have.” Erin’s is the following: “I am an advocate for awareness, the truth, and a person’s right to know. It’s important to know what you stand for, knowing your “why”.“Often times we think something’s standing in our way when the only obstacle is ourselves.”.According to a 2016 report by the Environmental Working Group, two thirds of Americans are drinking water contaminated with potentially unsafe levels of chromium-6. The Official FaceBook Page for Erin Brockovich, environmental activist and consumer advocate.The $333 million settlement awarded to the Hinkley plaintiffs was the largest sum in a direct-action lawsuit in United States history.“Don’t be afraid to grab something even if you don’t know where you’re going because when you do, you’ll find your way.”.Her mother taught her not to let other’s ideas or perceptions of who she was be hers.Some interesting insights from this episode: which has been deleted from the organization's website but is published elsewhere. She has a newsletter called The Brockovich Report and her latest book is titled: Superman’s Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis and What We The People Can Do About It. In 2014 the famous consumerrights advocate Erin Brockovich. She was the driving force behind the largest medical settlement lawsuit in United States history. Erin Brockovich is the president of Brockovich Research and Consulting and the founder of the Erin Brockovich Foundation which educates and empowers communities in their fight for clean water.
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