Steven Donziger: The Environmental Crisis You Can’t Afford to Ignore

SuperLife with Darin Olien

What if the fuel for your car came at the cost of an entire ecosystem—and countless lives? In this episode, I’m joined by Steven Donziger, a human rights lawyer and environmental warrior. Together, we explore the devastating toll of corporate greed, from poisoned rivers to displaced indigenous communities, and what it means to witness destruction on such a staggering scale.

We also uncover the shocking tactics corporations use to dodge accountability and the personal sacrifices Steven made in his relentless pursuit of justice. If you’ve ever wondered why change feels so hard, this episode will open your eyes to the real forces at play.

Steven and I talk about the power we all hold to push back against systems of harm and how small actions can create ripples of change.

This isn’t just about pointing fingers—it’s about solutions.

We Also Discuss:

(00:03) Environmental Attorney Discusses Amazon Pollution

(10:38) Legal Victory Against Amazon Pollution

(16:44) Fossil Fuel Industry Legal Battles

(25:51) Chevron Corruption and Legal Battle

(30:36) Corporate Power and Environmental Justice

(42:40) Challenging Corporate Power and Environmental Justice

(58:56) Activism and Environmental Justice Empowerment

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Find more from Steven Donziger

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevendonziger/
• Website: https://www.freedonziger.com/
• Fundraising page: https://chuffed.org/project/free-donziger