Shell admits spilling 260,000 litres of oil in Bodo, Nigeria, in 2008, but independent experts say it was at least 7.8 million litres, and possibly over 49 million. After three years, Shell has not cleaned up the oil or paid compensation.
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Dave Foreman’s Man Swarm: Defending wildlife by attacking immigrants
Ian Angus reviews Dave Foreman's new book, Man Swarm and the Killing of Wildlife. It's a compendium of every anti-human (and especially anti-immigrant) argument you’ll ever hear from a self-proclaimed conservationist.
An appeal to some supporters of women's rights: Please stop promoting the 7 Billion scare
When you invoke the language of “overpopulation,” of “too many people,” of “can’t feed 'em, don’t breed em,” you promote programs that profoundly harm women of color, poor women, indigenous women, and women in the global south.
Black Tide: The devastating impact of the gulf oil spill
A devastating indictment of the oil and drilling industry, and of the politicians and political appointees who failed to protect the people and environment of the Gulf. An invaluable resource for activists challenging the pro-oil policies of both major U.S. political parties.
How can we build the movement to stop climate change?
Australian climate activist Ben Courtice outlines the state of the climate crisis, official responses, and public awareness, and proposes steps to build an effective mass movement to cut greenhouse gas emissions
BP's Gulf disaster is still destroying human lives
The Gulf oil spill is responsible for the worst public health tragedies investigated by the Government Accountability Project in its 35 years of operation. It will take years to determine the actual number of affected people.
Empower farmers to fight Sub-Saharan drought!
Tens of thousands will die in the Sahel and the Horn of Africa unless action is taken to counter the impact of climate change. Peasant farmers have the knowledge and skills needed to combat drought: empowering them to act is the key to stopping famine.
CDM: Bad for Africa, no solution for climate change
A new study shows that carbon trading and the so-called ‘Clean Development Mechanism’ not only won’t reduce greenhouse gas emissions, they are damaging the communities, workers and local environments that are most affected by climate change. Across Africa, grassroots movements are fighting the CDM...
Brazil: Judge rules Teles Pires dam violates indigenous rights
A judge in Brazil has suspended construction of the Teles Pires dam in the Amazon, citing violations of the rights of the indigenous peoples whose livelihoods are seriously threatened by the project.
Cuba prepares for rising sea levels and extreme weather
Island nations face major threats from rising sea levels and increasingly extreme weather events. Cuba is moving to protect hundreds of shoreline and inland communities, and is offering to help other Caribbean countries to prepare for and adapt to climate change.