Amy Westervelt

amywestervelt

is a journalist who runs Critical Frequency, a network of climate podcasts, including Drilled and Hot Take.

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Should Governments Consider Engineering the Atmosphere? Should Governments Consider Engineering the Atmosphere?

Two writers debate whether solar geoengineering would help or harm the effort to avoid the worst effects of climate change.

Apr 8, 2021 / The Debate / Oliver Morton and Amy Westervelt

Is Your Favorite News Source Shilling for Big Oil?

Is Your Favorite News Source Shilling for Big Oil? Is Your Favorite News Source Shilling for Big Oil?

Some media companies are creating, not just running, misleading climate ads.

Feb 12, 2020 / Amy Westervelt

Why Are ‘The New York Times’ and ‘The Washington Post’ Producing Ads for Big Oil?

Why Are ‘The New York Times’ and ‘The Washington Post’ Producing Ads for Big Oil? Why Are ‘The New York Times’ and ‘The Washington Post’ Producing Ads for Big Oil?

It looks like real news, but “native advertising” is greenwashing for the climate-wrecking industry.

Apr 22, 2019 / Feature / Amy Westervelt

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