Jeffrey Barbee
@jeffreybarbee.bsky.social
Investigative reporter, film director-editor-producer. Working mostly on the energy transition and holding powerful polluters to account. www.jeffbarbee.com
Publications include National Geographic, The Guardian, the NYT and others.
Publications include National Geographic, The Guardian, the NYT and others.
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ReconAfrica founder Jay Park's trail of corruption spans the African continent.
My latest with the amazing Andy Rowell about how one man has helped write #oil laws that he then apparently benefits from, with repercussions for #nature, #wildlife and #climate. newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...
The Oil Kingmaker
Across more than 20 years and dozens of countries, one Canadian lawyer helped draft oil laws in some of the world’s most lucrative petrochemical nations. Documents uncovered in a New Lines investigati...
newlinesmag.com
November 22, 2024 at 12:57 AM
ReconAfrica founder Jay Park's trail of corruption spans the African continent.
This story is possibly my last for National Geographic, at least for now! However I still work on the #okavangodelta and her ecosystem, reporting for other outlets. www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...
Can UNESCO safeguard the Okavango from oil drilling?
A potentially high risk of contamination has spurred UNESCO members to recommend setting aside even more of the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest wetlands, for conservation.
www.nationalgeographic.com
November 14, 2024 at 9:36 AM
This story is possibly my last for National Geographic, at least for now! However I still work on the #okavangodelta and her ecosystem, reporting for other outlets. www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...
Gone from the hellsite! Yay! Thought to post my latest story with @newlinesmag.bsky.social while I am working on a new one... stay tuned for that but for now check out The Oil Kingmaker: newlinesmag.com/reportage/oi...
November 14, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Gone from the hellsite! Yay! Thought to post my latest story with @newlinesmag.bsky.social while I am working on a new one... stay tuned for that but for now check out The Oil Kingmaker: newlinesmag.com/reportage/oi...
My latest with the amazing Andy Rowell about how one man has helped write #oil laws that he then apparently benefits from, with repercussions for #nature, #wildlife and #climate. newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...
The Oil Kingmaker
Across more than 20 years and dozens of countries, one Canadian lawyer helped draft oil laws in some of the world’s most lucrative petrochemical nations. Documents uncovered in a New Lines investigati...
newlinesmag.com
March 11, 2024 at 12:05 PM
My latest with the amazing Andy Rowell about how one man has helped write #oil laws that he then apparently benefits from, with repercussions for #nature, #wildlife and #climate. newlinesmag.com/reportage/th...
pretty solid point
November 30, 2023 at 8:38 AM
pretty solid point
One of my favorite images I ever took of elephants is from Maramba River Campsite in Zambia, near Victoria Falls. This big family group came right down in front of me and starting drinking with gusto, and while I was nervous they would cross the river, they seemed very happy to drink.
October 11, 2023 at 8:19 AM
One of my favorite images I ever took of elephants is from Maramba River Campsite in Zambia, near Victoria Falls. This big family group came right down in front of me and starting drinking with gusto, and while I was nervous they would cross the river, they seemed very happy to drink.
8 years ago I made a science-based movie about the dangers of "natural" gas, which won a few awards and was translated in 7 languages. You can see my Directors Cut here, for free! youtu.be/qUVjs0b49o4?...
The High Cost of Cheap Gas MASTER Private Directors Cut
Follow producer Mira Dutschke and director Jeffrey Barbee around the world as they uncover the facts about this controversial business, and why it affects us...
youtu.be
October 4, 2023 at 8:51 AM
8 years ago I made a science-based movie about the dangers of "natural" gas, which won a few awards and was translated in 7 languages. You can see my Directors Cut here, for free! youtu.be/qUVjs0b49o4?...
For my first day on Bluesky, I am posting my article from today about an #ecosystem #preservation plan for the whole #okavango for @natgeographic.bsky.social www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...
Can UNESCO safeguard the Okavango from oil drilling?
A potentially high risk of contamination has spurred UNESCO members to recommend setting aside even more of the Okavango Delta, the world’s largest wetlands, for conservation.
www.nationalgeographic.com
October 3, 2023 at 12:43 PM
For my first day on Bluesky, I am posting my article from today about an #ecosystem #preservation plan for the whole #okavango for @natgeographic.bsky.social www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/...