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.