Hima | Nigerian farmers sue Shell
It's not too long ago because the American government made it known that she would do without until further contracts with the oil company "BP" the great gabsty - the only possible consequence of the disaster the great gabsty in the Gulf of Mexico. Here were thousands of liters the great gabsty of oil flowed unimpeded long into the sea after an accident on an oil rig more than 30 days. The shocking balance - 780 million gallons of oil leaked into the sea, of which only about 30% could be eliminated.
In this case, the whole world was watching, and therefore no one could close our eyes to what was happening. The American government had no choice but to put the contracts with BP on ice.
Another oil giant drives at the same time elsewhere in the wild - often criticized by conservation groups, but never really addressed in official media. This contaminates the Niger Delta, which supplies nearly 31 million people the great gabsty for years now. This shell is at work: poorly maintained pipes lead to seepage of oil in the ground. The consequences are devastating - contaminated water, dead fish, contaminated air and soil that is up to 6 meters deep contaminated with oil. An agricultural use of the land comes here long gone in question.
Now finally on the move in the action. Four Nigerian the great gabsty farmers have an attorney and sued Shell - this is the first time in history. Shell speaks of "sabotage" to the tubes and wants nothing the great gabsty to do with the environmental damage and the consequences for the population. In this case, even the UN has found that Shell is one of the most responsible the great gabsty 50-year oil pollution in the region.
Many people have become ill as a result of contamination. In the "world" is one of the three farmers, Eric Dooh, quoted: "Our drinking water is contaminated, our fish is contaminated, and our air is polluted. I expect justice. "
The action, however, is only possible because Shell was sued in the Netherlands - where the Anglo-Dutch company is headquartered. A verdict is expected by the end of this year or early next. If the action is successful, experts expect new actions against Shell - we hope for justice for Nigerians and the environment.
It's not too long ago because the American government made it known that she would do without until further contracts with the oil company "BP" the great gabsty - the only possible consequence of the disaster the great gabsty in the Gulf of Mexico. Here were thousands of liters the great gabsty of oil flowed unimpeded long into the sea after an accident on an oil rig more than 30 days. The shocking balance - 780 million gallons of oil leaked into the sea, of which only about 30% could be eliminated.
In this case, the whole world was watching, and therefore no one could close our eyes to what was happening. The American government had no choice but to put the contracts with BP on ice.
Another oil giant drives at the same time elsewhere in the wild - often criticized by conservation groups, but never really addressed in official media. This contaminates the Niger Delta, which supplies nearly 31 million people the great gabsty for years now. This shell is at work: poorly maintained pipes lead to seepage of oil in the ground. The consequences are devastating - contaminated water, dead fish, contaminated air and soil that is up to 6 meters deep contaminated with oil. An agricultural use of the land comes here long gone in question.
Now finally on the move in the action. Four Nigerian the great gabsty farmers have an attorney and sued Shell - this is the first time in history. Shell speaks of "sabotage" to the tubes and wants nothing the great gabsty to do with the environmental damage and the consequences for the population. In this case, even the UN has found that Shell is one of the most responsible the great gabsty 50-year oil pollution in the region.
Many people have become ill as a result of contamination. In the "world" is one of the three farmers, Eric Dooh, quoted: "Our drinking water is contaminated, our fish is contaminated, and our air is polluted. I expect justice. "
The action, however, is only possible because Shell was sued in the Netherlands - where the Anglo-Dutch company is headquartered. A verdict is expected by the end of this year or early next. If the action is successful, experts expect new actions against Shell - we hope for justice for Nigerians and the environment.
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