Neela Banerjee

About the Author

Neela Banerjee is an acclaimed investigative journalist and author whose incisive reporting has illuminated the intersections of energy, environment, and global policy for over two decades. With a background in science and economics, she has contributed to leading publications such as The New York Times and InsideClimate News, earning recognition for her rigorous, fact-driven narratives that challenge corporate power and advocate for sustainable futures. In her debut book, Exxon: The Road Not Taken, Banerjee uncovers the oil giant's early knowledge of climate change and the deliberate choices that shaped our planet's precarious path. Her work bridges complex scientific concepts with compelling storytelling, inspiring readers to confront the urgent realities of our warming world and the human decisions driving them.