The Brian Lehrer Show Covering Climate for a Spanish-Language Audience
Sep 30, 2025
Vanessa Hauc, an award-winning climate journalist and director of Noticias Telemundo's environmental unit, dives into pressing climate issues. She highlights the severe drought in Mexico and its implications for water access. Hauc shares her journey in journalism and her commitment to spotlighting climate solutions benefiting Latino communities. She discusses the unique vulnerabilities of these communities, confronts climate skepticism in media, and addresses the impact of food systems. Tune in for insights on climate reporting and actionable solutions!
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Personal Path To Climate Reporting
- Vanessa Hauc described her path from Peru and Colombia to US journalism and shifting focus to climate reporting about 18–20 years ago.
- She chose climate reporting because she saw worsening impacts on Latino communities and wanted to cover issues affecting her communities.
Show Focuses On Solutions, Not Just Problems
- Planeta Tierra is a weekly Telemundo show focused on climate news with a strong emphasis on real-world solutions.
- Vanessa says highlighting solutions builds hope and shows innovation across Latin America and the U.S.
Confronting Mexico's Leadership Over Drought
- Vanessa recounted reporting on Mexico's severe drought and confronting former President López Obrador with official water-access data.
- She described visiting a Chiapas town where many lacked daily water and children had more access to soft drinks than clean water.