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From Cello to Climate: Rebecca Foon's Harmonious Fight for a Sustainable World
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[Full Episode] Rebecca Foon, an Award-Winning Musician, A Climate Activist, and Businesswoman, shares her journey from falling in love with the cello as a child to becoming a renowned cellist and composer.
She discusses her experiences playing with various bands, including Silver Mount Zion and Esmerine, and collaborating with artists like Leonard Cohen and Patti Smith. Rebecca also talks about her involvement in climate activism and her work with Pathway to Paris, an organization focused on creating a sustainable world by helping cities transition to 100% fossil fuel-free by 2040. She emphasizes the importance of climate action plans and the need for cities to implement ambitious strategies to reduce carbon emissions. Rebecca Foon discusses her work in climate activism, sustainable cities, and protecting the Peruvian Amazon. She emphasizes the importance of engaging with local communities and politicians, divesting from environmentally harmful industries, and making sustainable choices in daily life. Foon also highlights the power of creativity and imagination in envisioning a sustainable future. She shares her experiences with Modo Yoga and her eco-conscious retail brand, as well as her venture into visual arts with her art exhibit, Ascension. Foon encourages individuals to follow their passions, engage in collective action, and advocate for change.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Childhood Love for the Cello 08:09 - Exploring Music Outside of Classical 18:59 - Collaborating with Leonard Cohen 26:01 - Founding Pathway to Paris 31:14 - Importance of Climate Action Plans 41:15 - Driving Climate Action and Sustainable Cities 49:37 - Protecting the Peruvian Amazon and Engaging in Conservation 52:54 - Modo Yoga and Eco-Conscious Retail: Integrating Passions 01:02:28 - Venturing into Visual Arts: The Power of Creativity 01:14:42 - Taking Action: Engaging, Divesting, and Making Sustainable Choices15 afleveringen
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