PREVIEW: A Talk with Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo
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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo shares her bold approach to transforming the city into a more people-friendly and environmentally conscious space. She recounts the intense pushback from powerful diesel industry lobbyists when she proposed banning diesel vehicles, highlighting the political and social challenges she faced. Hidalgo emphasizes her commitment to public health and climate action despite threats and opposition, offering a candid look at the complexities of urban environmental policy.
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Back in September, Sarah moderated a conversation with Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo as part of Climate Week events in New York City. The event was presented by the Clean Cities Campaign and Respire, a Paris-based nonprofit that focuses on improving air quality. We talked about her work removing cars from the city, reducing air pollution, and cleaning up the Seine.
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