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The episode discusses the challenges faced by environmental activists in Colombia and features speeches from notable guests at a climate conference in Santa Marta.

CLIMATE ACTION SHOWProduced by Vivien LangfordMay 4th 2026IN THE DYING DAYS OF FOSSIL FUELSSANTA MARTA .GOLDMAN PRIZE . VIGIL . MARCH IN MARCH . FLIGHT FREE LIVING Guests: Speech from Yuvelis Morales Colombian Anti Fracking winner of the Green Nobel -Goldman Prize for EnvironmentalistsElizabeth Maddox reviewing George Saunder's novel VigilScott from Bob Brown Foundation at the Marc h in March (Sydney)Mark Carter - Flight Free Australia As it becomes increasingly ludicrous to depend on imported oil, coal and gas those states and organisations willing to pursue the transition met in Santa Marta Colombia. We hear the first news from the conference and inspiring words from Yuvelis Morales who was there. She said "Today I begin by prioritising life, the river and our dreams because every dream of peace is fished from the rivers of life"Colombia is just about the most dangerous place for someone to be an environmental activist. She says the Goldman prize "honours those who have suffered violence for defending their territory, water and life itself". They have "endured the horrors of war and still choose peace."

People in this episode

Host: Vivien Langford

Guests: Yuvelis Morales, Elizabeth Maddox, Scott, Mark Carter

Topics covered

• environmental activism
• fossil fuels
• Goldman Prize
• Colombia
• climate change
• peace
• anti-fracking

Keywords

• Goldman Prize
• environmental activism
• Colombia
• fossil fuels
• climate change
• March in March
• Vigil

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bob Brown Foundation, Goldman Prize

Books & works: Vigil

Places: Santa Marta, Colombia

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