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PODCAST: Engaged, empowered, and angry – youth day at COP26

PODCAST: Engaged, empowered, and angry – youth day at COP26

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The anger of climate activist Greta Thunberg, one of the leading voices of the demonstrations in Glasgow City Centre on Friday, threatened to drown out the events taking place within the COP26 conference centre.

Yet, there were many youth voices inside, engaging with government leaders, the UN and others. On today’s episode of The Lid Is On, Conor Lennon was at the venue, whilst Laura Quinones stayed in town to follow the protests.

Music: Within the Earth, Ketsa

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Conor Lennon/ UN News
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UN News/Laura Quiñones