GIJN Webinar: Investigating Fossil Fuels
20 February 2025
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The fossil fuel industry plays a central role in the climate crisis, accounting for over 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 90% of carbon dioxide emissions. Despite international pledges to achieve net-zero emissions, the consumption of oil, gas, and coal continues to rise, driven by a concentrated network of influential corporations and state-owned entities. Investigating this complex and opaque industry is a critical task for journalists seeking to uncover hidden agendas, greenwashing campaigns, and the true impact of fossil fuel production on vulnerable communities.
In this GIJN webinar, journalists will learn key strategies for probing the fossil fuel industry, guided by insights from GIJN’s forthcoming Guide to Investigating Fossil Fuels, which was supported by JournalismFund Europe. A panel of expert journalists — all of them chapter authors of the guide — will share their experiences and tools for exposing the industry’s role in the climate crisis, investigating private and state-owned enterprises, analyzing regulatory policies, and evaluating the credibility of proposed climate solutions. Whether you’re new to the topic or looking to deepen your expertise, this session will provide practical advice for impactful reporting on one of the world’s most pressing issues.
Megan Darby is a writer and strategist on the IISD Energy program. Before joining the organization, she was the editor of Climate Home News, an award-winning independent media outlet specializing in the international politics and diplomacy of the climate crisis.
Geoff Dembicki is an investigative climate change reporter from Alberta, Canada, home of the largest oil sand deposits in the world. He is a regular contributor to DeSmog. His work has been instrumental in unveiling the industry’s influence on climate policies and highlighting the consequences of unchecked corporate practices.
Fermín Koop is a reporter from Argentina specialized in the environment and climate change. Based in Buenos Aires, he is the Latin America managing editor at Dialogue Earth. He is the co-founder of Claves21, a network of environmental reporters in Latin America, and a university professor of journalism.
The moderator is Amy Westervelt, an award-winning investigative journalist and the founder of Drilled, a podcast and media outlet that uncovers the fossil fuel industry’s role in climate misinformation and greenwashing. She brings a sharp focus on holding corporations and governments accountable for their environmental impact.
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Date: Thursday 20 February 2025
Time: 09:00 AM EDT – What time is it in my city?