Steven Donziger

In this discussion, Steven Donziger, a dedicated environmental lawyer, shares his extraordinary battle against Chevron on behalf of indigenous communities in Ecuador. He recounts the harrowing toll of investigative work on oil contamination and the legal complexities opposing corporate power. Donziger reveals the personal sacrifices he made, including nearly three years of house arrest and imprisonment. He critiques the troubling intertwining of corporate interests and government, highlighting the urgent need for environmental justice and support for marginalized communities.

In this engaging discussion, Steven Donziger, a pioneering human rights and environmental lawyer, shares his battle against Chevron on behalf of Indigenous communities in Ecuador. He reveals the extensive pollution caused by Chevron and how it has impacted local ecosystems. Steven exposes the tactics of corporate retaliation aimed at silencing activists, including his own disbarment. He emphasizes the importance of grassroots mobilization and the need for reform within political structures to combat corporate power and ensure climate justice.