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Europe Talks Back
Behind the scenes of "The future is now: Closing the age gap in climate action movement"
Season 2, Ep. 6
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Producer María Dios interviews Italian journalist Irene Fodaro. Irene was Europe Talks Back's reporter on the ground for the previous episode, "The future is now: Closing the age gap in climate action movement". In this podcast Irene delves into the captivating world of climate activism in France, exposing the generation gap and the inspiring fight of a 70-year-old activist facing tear gas, to bridge the divide and unite generations in the urgent battle against climate change.
Irene Fodaro is a freelance journalist who interprets the world around her with a keen and compassionate eye. Known for her work on environmental topics, Irene's passion for climate change issues sets her apart in the industry. With multiple experiences in different cultural settings like Lebanon and Morocco, she carries a deep understanding of global narratives.
00:01:21 - Irene's Background,
00:07:56 - Generation Gap in Climate Change,
00:11:05 - Different Perspectives on Climate Change.
The second season of Europe Talks Back is produced in partnership with Sphera Network, the first network of independent media in Europe to reinvent the media space and paint a new picture of the continent through impactful, unbiased, raw and authentic stories.
The producer of Europe Talks Back is Maria Dios.
The host and narrator of Europe Talks Back is Juli Simond.
Sound editing and mixing is by Jeremy Bocquet.
The executive producer of Europe Talks Back is Alexander Damiano Ricci.
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