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Topic
Investigating Fossil Fuels
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Feb 20, 2025 09:00 AM

Description
NOTE: This webinar includes Arabic, French and Spanish interpretation. 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 lead journalist at the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). She focuses on analyzing government regulations and international climate agreements. Geoff Dembicki is an investigative journalist with DeSmog, a platform dedicated to exposing misinformation campaigns and lobbying efforts by powerful fossil fuel interests. Fermín Koop is a seasoned environmental journalist and Latin America managing editor for Dialogue Earth. He specializes in examining climate change policies and assessing the credibility of industry-backed climate solutions. The moderator is Amy Westervelt.