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

SuperLife with Darin Olien

Darin Olien

Activism, Motivation, Environment, Education, Self-improvement, Fitness, Wellness, Health, Alternative Health, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 18 December 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

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

Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to Super Life with me, Darren O'Lean, a podcast where we explore, discover, and share solutions that promote a healthier life and a better world.
0:13.0	Together will ignite possibilities, inspire change, and build sovereignty, creating a roadmap towards a super life for you and for all.
0:24.4	Get ready to start living your super life.
0:33.3	Hey everybody, welcome to Super Life podcast. I'm Darren O'Lean. I'm your host. This is an important podcast that I had.
0:42.6	One deeply powerful, a bit disturbing, and needs justice. And I just want to say that when's the last time you also stopped to think about the real cost of everyday conveniences, like the gas in your car or the plastic in your household items.
1:04.5	Behind the scenes, the story often includes devastating impacts on our environment, exploited communities, and long-lasting health
1:14.7	consequences. But what if someone could stand up to these corporate giants and actually win?
1:21.6	That's right. Today's episode explores a fight that spanned decades. The battle to hold oil companies accountable for one of the largest environmental disasters in history.
1:35.5	That's why in this episode, we dive deep into one man who took on Chevron, fighting for justice on behalf of Ecuador's indigenous people
1:48.0	and their decimated ecosystem in the Amazon rainforest at the hands of Chevron.
1:55.2	We also discussed the corruption and backlash he faced, including jail time, which is an ongoing legal battle
2:05.0	to enforce a multi-billion dollar judgment that he won and the actionable steps we can take
2:14.8	to challenge the corporate abuse, protect our planet, and support my good friend
2:22.8	Steven Donsinger. Our story and guest today revolves around Stephen Donsinger. He's an environmental
2:31.0	and human rights attorney who has spent over 30 years fighting for justice
2:36.5	in one of the most significant environmental cases of our time.
2:41.1	Through relentless effort, he and his team secured an unprecedented legal victory for the people of Ecuador,
2:50.2	holding Chevron accountable for polluting the Amazon
2:53.9	directly. Despite immense personal sacrifice, Stephen continues to be a voice for the vulnerable
3:01.7	and a symbol for resilience in the face of corporate greed. You're going to find this story shocking,
3:10.0	and you're going to want to fight for Stephen. He is now, right now, there's over 25 people
3:18.9	that in Congress, and myself included, and I'm letting you know that we're asking for Stephen to get a pardon
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