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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.

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ReconAfrica founder Jay Park's trail of corruption spans the African continent.

22.11.2024 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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/...

14.11.2024 09:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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...

14.11.2024 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

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...

11.03.2024 12:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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pretty solid point

30.11.2023 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

11.10.2023 08:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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... The High Cost of Cheap Gas MASTER Private Directors Cut

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?...

04.10.2023 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

thanks @lizbagshaw.bsky.social for the invite! Much appreciated.

03.10.2023 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

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/...

03.10.2023 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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