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Season 3, Episode 9: Julia

Nov 25, 2025 · 24 min

Join John Whidden as he introduces Julia who delves deep into the complexities of food systems, shares her work with Food Futures in Ottawa, and connects these systems to climate change. Julia also discusses youth activism, sustainable consumption, and finding hope in climate action.

00:00 Introduction to Climate Action Figures

00:29 QuickFix of the Week

00:54 Meet Julia: Youth Activist

01:54 Understanding Food Systems

04:59 Food Futures Initiative

07:19 Youth Engagement and Political Change

11:25 Food Systems and Climate Change

13:23 Can the Climate Crisis Be Solved?

15:58 Julia's Journey and Advice for Youth

19:31 Julia's Climate Action and Final Thoughts

https://justfood.ca/food-futures-youth-council/

https://blogs.dal.ca/openthink/what-is-the-food-system-anyway-and-how-does-it-impact-the-environment/

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