Rebecca John is a freelance investigative reporter and former research fellow at the Climate Investigations Center, specialising in historical investigations with contemporary significance. Her work examines how the industry has shaped public debate and policy on climate change, and what it knew along the way. Author of DeSmog’s ‘History Lessons’ series, Rebecca’s work has been featured in The Guardian, Mother Jones, NPR, PBS’ Peril & Promise, Lever Time and other print, radio and online media. She has also been published in Air Mail and UnHerd. Rebecca is a former research fellow at the Climate Investigations Center,and an award-winning documentary film maker. As Producer and Director of the acclaimed “Extreme Oil” / “Curse of Oil” series for PBS/BBC her work won a Cine Golden Eagle for News Analysis.
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