GenZ Vi Vu Episode 58: Rachel Donald on Climate Corruption & Gen Z Power 🌎 “Think local instead of global.”
May 22, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Rachel Donald, an independent climate journalist and creator of Planet: Critical, tackles pressing environmental issues and climate corruption. She reveals the paradox of green mining and its real costs, explores how billionaires exploit greenwashing, and critiques the fashion industry's false sustainability claims. Rachel emphasizes the backlash against climate activists and the importance of localized action, urging Gen Z to reclaim their power for impactful change. Her insights empower listeners to think critically about activism and consumer choices.
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Podcast Origin Story
- Rachel Donald started her podcast during pandemic burnout with curiosity and no initial big moment.
- She connected with experts by having each guest introduce new guests, building her network gradually.
Questioning the Green Transition
- A true green transition isn't guaranteed and renewables add to fossil use rather than replace it.
- We must question what the transition serves and who benefits to avoid perpetuating harm.
Think Local to Resist Harm
- Think local instead of global to challenge mining harm; listen to communities living with mines.
- People should build the world they want starting from where they are, resisting harmful industry practices.