(National Public Radio transcript)
The potential wealth from oil development was irresistible — even as Guyana faces worsening floods. Its leaders call for aggressive global action to combat climate change.
Exxon, the giant oil company, apparently made Guyana an offer they can’t refuse. A few years ago, the company struck oil off Guyana’s coast. It’s now increasing production at the very moment that much of the world is talking of a transition away from fossil fuels. The South American country is taking part, even though it is threatened by rising sea levels. NPR’s Camila Domonoske reports.