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Democracy Now! 2025-11-10 Monday

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Nov 10, 2025
Jeb Sano, a former climate negotiator for the Philippines and activist, discusses the escalating climate crisis and grassroots movements for justice. Nina Lakhani from The Guardian reveals alarming statistics about fossil fuel lobbyists at UN climate talks and their impact on negotiations. Jelani Cobb, journalist and educator, shares insights on race and recent historical events, highlighting the ties between past and present political events and their effects on democracy. The conversation underscores urgent climate and social justice issues.
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ANECDOTE

Hunger Strike After Devastating Typhoons

  • Jeb Sano recalled hunger strikes and urgent appeals after deadly typhoons hit the Philippines during past COPs.
  • He demanded no more delays and called for political will to act on behalf of billions.
INSIGHT

Belém As A Moral Reckoning

  • Jeb Sano frames COP30 in Belém as a moral reckoning emphasizing indigenous, faith and frontline voices.
  • He warns that U.S. absence and watered-down commitments deepen injustice for the most vulnerable.
INSIGHT

Fossil Fuel Lobbying Overwhelms Climate Talks

  • Nina Lakhani reports 5,350+ fossil fuel lobbyists attended UN climate talks in four years, outnumbering many national delegations.
  • These lobbyists push delays and false market-based solutions while expanding drilling and extraction plans.
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