The role of climate action in rebuilding after the pandemic with Zali Steggall
In this episode we talk to Zali Steggall, the independent member for Warringah, about the role of climate action in rebuilding after the pandemic, with Richie Merzian the director of the Australia Institute’s Climate & Energy program. From the Australia Institute’s ‘Economics of a Pandemic’ webinar series.Visit tai.org.au for all our latest research and analysisHost: Ebony Bennett // @ebony_bennettGuests:Zali Steggall // @zalisteggallRichie Merzian // @RichieMerzianProducer: Jennifer Macey.Theme music is by Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum
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