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“Read, get informed and have empathy!” – Interview with Argentinian Activist Jennifer Villarroel

Land, water and air pollution, floods, deforestation and droughts. Where Jennifer Villarroel comes from in Argentina, these are all issues that she has witnessed first hand ever since she was a child. And they're a big reason why now she's calling upon the government - and the global community - to wake up and take action to protect our planet. We talk to her to find out more.

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“I believe we are strong enough to change how politics is done.” – Interview with Brazilian Activist Abel Rodrigues

Brazil, once a global leader when it came to positive action on climate change, is, under its current leadership, increasingly turning into a danger instead. The work being done by environmental defenders from Brazil is more challenging - and more necessary - than ever before. In this interview we talk to one of them, Abel Rodrigues, about his fight.

“Everyone is part of the problem, but they can also be part of the solution.” – Interview with Thai Activist Lynn Ocharoenchai

Climate change, power imbalances and social inequality are fundamentally connected. But that doesn't mean we can sit around and wait for the people in power to protect the planet.