About Rachel Donald
Journalism for a world in crisis
With subscribers in 188 countries, the Planet: Critical podcast and newsletter investigate how our energy, economic and political crises are colliding, to reveal what’s really going on—and what needs to be done.
"Planet: Critical has a laser-like focus on whether human civilisation has a sustainable future. " - Steve Keen, Economist and Creator of Building a New Economics
Past editions cover imagination, fascism, BRICS, violence, energy crises, greenwashing and witch hunts. Occasionally, you’ll also receive world exclusive pieces of investigative journalism, such as my report on the $500 billion of fossil fuels off of Gaza’s coast driving the genocide, Russia and the US’ involvement in the climate wars fuelling the genocide in Sudan, or my exposé on how the fashion industry drafted “sustainability legislation” which was harmful to both people and planet.
Each episode is a long-form interview, and former guests range from scientists, politicians and academics to journalists, artists and freedom fighters.
Planet: Critical is 100% community-powered by a small band of members who ensure my works stays open-access for everyone.