In this episode of Europe Talks Back, Gail Rego continues to dig into the investigation by Stefano Valentino published by the pan-European online media, Voxeurop, on how the European car industry has lobbied EU institutions to weaken Euro Seven, the next European Emission Standard.

Over the years, the EU has adopted progressively more stringent regulations on car emissions, but establishing this new standard is proving to be more difficult than in the past.

This story is part of an investigation conducted with Voxeurop and supported by the Journalismfund Europe, the European Excellence Exchange in Journalism (E³J) and Free Press Unlimited.

“If there is no Euro Seven with stringent rules they will keep polluting the air that citizens breathe.” - Stefano Valentino

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:00 - Thierry Breton

00:05:15 - Decision 2035

00:08:43 - An unspoken deal

00:10:35 - Another year

00:13:05 - Outro

The second season of Europe Talks Back is produced in partnership with Sphera Network, the first network of independent media in Europe to reinvent the media space and paint a new picture of the continent through impactful, unbiased, raw, and authentic stories.

The producer and executive producer of Europe Talks Back is Alexander Damiano Ricci.

The script was written by Daniele Ruzza and edited by Alexander Damiano Ricci.

The host and narrator of this episode is Gail Rego.

Sound editing and mixing is by Jeremy Boquet.

The author of the investigation is Stefano Valentino.

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In this episode of Europe Talks Back, Gail Rego takes us inside the investigation by Stefano Valentino published by the pan-European online media, Voxeurop, on how the European car industry has lobbied EU institutions to weaken Euro Seven, the next European Emission Standard.

Over the years, the EU has adopted progressively more stringent regulations on car emissions, but establishing this new standard is proving to be more difficult than in the past.

This story is part of an investigation conducted with Voxeurop and supported by the Journalismfund Europe, the European Excellence Exchange in Journalism (E³J) and Free Press Unlimited.

“If there is no Euro Seven with stringent rules they will keep polluting the air that citizens breathe.” - Stefano Valentino

00:00:04 - Intro

00:02:22 - European Emission Standards

00:06:00 - Dieselgate

00:11:57 - A path to zero emissions

00:14:34 - Recap

00:15:50 - Outro

The second season of Europe Talks Back is produced in partnership with Sphera Network, the first network of independent media in Europe to reinvent the media space and paint a new picture of the continent through impactful, unbiased, raw, and authentic stories.

The producer and executive producer of Europe Talks Back is Alexander Damiano Ricci.

The script was written by Daniele Ruzza and edited by Alexander Damiano Ricci.

The host and narrator of this episode is Gail Rego.

Sound editing and mixing is by Jeremy Boquet.

The author of the investigation is Stefano Valentino.

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In the second episode of a special series of two, host Alexander Damiano Ricci talks to Stefano Valentino, an investigative freelance journalist who covered a case of greenwashing involving the French tyre producer, Michelin, for the pan-European online media, Voxeurop.

In particular, this podcast conversation uncovers the loopholes of green certification processes on financial markets.

The original investigation was published in the form of a 4-article-long series under the title "Investigating Green Finance made in Europe" and is co-authored by Emanuela Barbiroglio.

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To celebrate the New Year, we invite you to listen again to one of our best podcasts of 2024, based on an award-winning investigation

A huge congratulations to Stefano for this well-deserved recognition, and a big thank you to the team for helping bring this important investigation to our listeners!

Stefano investigated a case of greenwashing involving the French tyre producer Michelin for the pan-European online media, Voxeurop.

This episode explores Stefano’s groundbreaking work and emphasises the importance of tackling environmental challenges and the efforts being made to drive change. A huge congratulations to Stefano for this well-deserved recognition, and a big thank you to the team for helping bring this important investigation to our listeners!

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As the end of the year approaches, we invite you to listen again to one of our best podcasts of 2023, winner of the Hostwriter Award.

Once the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, people with disabilities suffered tremendously. And amid the panic and chaos that followed the invasion, many were unable to evacuate from their homes. This left people trapped in the crossfire without access to bomb shelters. In the first episode of the second season of Europe Talks Back, host Juli Simond tells the story of Tetyana Herasymova, who is one of the approximately 2.7 million Ukrainians with disabilities. Tanya is one of those who managed to flee. Ever since, she’s been helping fellow Ukrainians with disabilities stuck near the frontlines of the war in Ukraine. As the director of the Ukrainian NGO, Fight for Right, Tanya is committed to championing the needs and rights of disabled individuals, particularly during times of conflict. Drawing from her own experiences as a person with a disability navigating the challenges of war, Tetyana's dedication to promoting inclusivity and equality is unwavering and deeply impactful.

00:00:01 - Evacuation,

00:04:21 - Disability during war,

00:09:20 - Advocacy and recovery,

00:14:25 - Inclusion in Ukrainian politics,

00:20:32 - Challenges faced by disabled Ukrainians,

00:21:06 - Conclusion.

• Donate to Fight for Right's GoFundMe campaign to support their work with disabled individuals in Ukraine.

The second season of Europe Talks Back is produced in partnership with Sphera Network, the first network of independent media in Europe to reinvent the media space and paint a new picture of the continent through impactful, unbiased, raw and authentic stories.

The producer of Europe Talks Back is Maria Dios. 

The host and narrator of Europe Talks Back is Juli Simond. 

Sound editing and mixing is by Jeremy Bocquet. 

Reporting for this story by Anna Romandash.

The executive producer of Europe Talks Back is Alexander Damiano Ricci.

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AI is one of the most hotly debated topics in parliaments, governments, and European and international institutions currently. At the end of 2023, 31 countries had already passed some form of AI legislation, and 13 were actively debating new laws. The recently passed EU AI law has caused quite a stir in recent months. All eyes are now on the US as the 2024 elections may impact the generative AI legislation.

Sources:AI Regulation is Coming- What is the Likely Outcome? : CSISCurrent US AI regulation means adopting a strategic — and communicative — approach : Thomson ReutersEU’s AI Act Falls Short on Protecting Rights at Borders : Just SecurityBrussels EU Quarter : Lobby PlanetBig Tech lobbying should not derail the AI Act : Corporate Europe ObservatoryMicrosoft partners with Mistral in second AI deal beyond OpenAI : The VergeMicrosoft's deal with Mistral AI faces EU scrutiny : Reuters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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AI systems can search through enormous volumes of personal data, including criminal histories and other characteristics deemed to be "risk factors”. Recently, organisations have voiced worries about the French government's intention to utilise AI monitoring in the run-up to the Olympics in Paris. The most dreaded development in the near future is the emergence of deadly weapons driven by AI that are autonomous.

Sources: There’s software used across the country to predict future criminals. And it’s biased against blacks : Pro PublicaA new look at the intersection of predictive policing, poverty and stress in LA : Centre of Health JournalismLAPD ended predictive policing programs amid public outcry. A new effort shares many of their flaws : The GuardianPredictive policing: When AI predicts criminal activity : Digital WorldLondon Underground Is Testing Real-Time AI Surveillance Tools to Spot Crime : WIREDParis 2024 Olympics: Concern over French plan for AI surveillance : BBCRussia illegally used facial recognition to arrest protestor, human rights court rules : Politico‘The Gospel’: how Israel uses AI to select bombing targets in Gaza : The GuardianIsrael under pressure to justify its use of AI in Gaza : Politico Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Can technology participate in solving the climate crisis? When it comes to energy waste optimisation, AI can step in and help. It can also optimise energy grids and make renewable energy sources more efficient. However, AI can’t tackle all problems related to the climate crisis and it is more often a short-term solution to a long-term problem. 

Sources:

How Can We Use AI To Address Global Challenges Like Climate Change? : Forbes

Electricity consumption worldwide in 2022, by leading country : Statista

Cal Fire now using artificial intelligence to fight wildfires : CBS News

Reducing Emissions from deforestation and degradation : Caisse des Depôts

Could AI help stop deforestation before it starts? : World Wildlife Magazine

IKI Project – An International Climate Initiative : Environmental Emergencies Centre

Mining for Data: The Extractive Economy Behind AI : Green European Journal

Energy and Policy Considerations for Deep Learning in NLP : Emma Strubell Ananya Ganesh Andrew McCallum

Climate change : World Health Organization

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Have you already heard about AI-powered hiring practices?

Is this common practice reducing inequality or reinforcing discrimination? 

Some tech experts argue that AI can also be an opportunity to overcome all forms of bias, even those within humankind. 

Sources:

Racist technology in action: White only soap dispensers : Racism and technology centre

Amazon ditched AI recruiting tool that favored men for technical jobs : The Guardian

Meet Tengai, the job interview robot who won't judge you : BBC  

Solans, D., Beretta, A., Portela, M., Castillo, C. & Monreale, A. Human Response to an AI-Based Decision Support System: A User Study on the Effects of Accuracy and Bias.

What Really Happened When Google Ousted Temnit Gebru : Wired 

These Women Tried to Warn Us About AI : Rolling Stone

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