Geoff Dembicki

Geoff Dembicki is a Canadian climate journalist and author known for his investigative reporting and books on climate change. His work has appeared in major publications including The New York Times, Vice News, Rolling Stone, Foreign Policy, and The Guardian. A graduate of Carleton University's journalism program, Dembicki began his career at The Tyee in 2009. His climate reporting has earned recognition, including the 2018 Energy of Words Media Contest for his piece on climate change denial in China's energy sector. Dembicki has published two notable books on climate issues: "Are We Screwed?" (2017) and "The Petroleum Papers" (2022). The former won multiple awards including the Santa Monica Public Library Green Prize for Sustainable Literature, while "The Petroleum Papers" was shortlisted for the Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction. Originally from Alberta, Dembicki brings a unique perspective to fossil fuel industry coverage, having grown up in Canada's oil country. His work focuses on investigating climate change impacts and the role of major corporations in environmental policy.

Readers appreciate Dembicki's investigative journalism on climate change and his ability to make complex environmental topics accessible. Multiple reviewers on Goodreads note his research skills and clear writing style in "Are We Screwed?" and "The Petroleum Papers." Readers point to his use of personal stories and interviews to illustrate broader climate issues. One Amazon reviewer wrote: "He presents real human experiences rather than just dry facts." Common criticisms include a perceived bias against the fossil fuel industry and what some call an overly negative outlook. Several readers wanted more solutions-focused content rather than problem description. Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: - Are We Screwed?: 3.9/5 (127 ratings) - The Petroleum Papers: 4.3/5 (89 ratings) Amazon: - Are We Screwed?: 4.1/5 (31 reviews) - The Petroleum Papers: 4.5/5 (42 reviews) Most critical reviews come from readers who disagree with his political stance on climate policy rather than his writing quality.

Are We Screwed?: How a New Generation is Fighting to Survive Climate Change (2017) An examination of how millennials are responding to climate change, based on interviews and research across multiple continents.

The Petroleum Papers: Inside the Far-Right Conspiracy to Cover Up Climate Change (2022) An investigation into the fossil fuel industry's efforts to suppress climate science and delay action on global warming, drawing from corporate archives and insider accounts.

Bill McKibben writes extensively about climate change and environmental activism, combining investigative journalism with policy analysis. His work, like Dembicki's, examines the intersection of corporate power and climate crisis through both reporting and personal narrative.

Naomi Klein investigates how capitalism and corporate interests affect climate policy and social justice. Her research-driven approach and focus on systemic causes of climate change align with Dembicki's examination of fossil fuel industry influence.

Elizabeth Kolbert reports on environmental issues through detailed scientific investigation and field reporting. Her work documents climate change impacts and extinction events with a focus on human causation and corporate responsibility.

David Wallace-Wells focuses on climate crisis impacts through journalism that combines scientific research with policy analysis. His coverage of climate change consequences and corporate accountability mirrors Dembicki's investigative approach.

Amy Westervelt investigates fossil fuel industry influence through podcasting and investigative journalism. Her work examines corporate climate denial and industry lobbying efforts similar to the themes in Dembicki's "The Petroleum Papers."