Amy Westervelt

Amy Westervelt, an environmental writer and the host of Drilled, joins the conversation to shed light on the early climate change warnings that were largely ignored. She discusses Roger Revelle's groundbreaking 1957 congressional testimony about the dangers of carbon emissions. The discussion uncovers the tension between emerging climate awareness and corporate profit motives. Westervelt highlights the historical neglect of scientific findings and calls for accountability and proactive measures to combat climate challenges.

Join climate reporter Amy Westervelt as she explores the complex relationship between Venezuela’s heavy crude reserves and the looming climate crisis. With a focus on the Orinoco Basin, she dives into the challenges of refining and market limitations due to aging infrastructure and sanctions. The podcast also examines the escalating tensions over the Essequibo border dispute with Guyana and highlights the urgent climate threats facing the region. Westervelt emphasizes the often-overlooked climate conversation surrounding oil dependency and its impacts on local ecosystems.