The Looking Glass

Shell Shocked: The Untold Story of Environmental Ruin in the Niger Delta

September 20, 2023 The SAIS Review of International Affairs
The Looking Glass
Shell Shocked: The Untold Story of Environmental Ruin in the Niger Delta
Show Notes

The politics of disaster series continues with a dive into the devastating environmental and human rights abuses perpetrated by the Royal Dutch Shell oil company in the Niger Delta region. 

For decades, the local communities have suffered from massive oil spills, gas flaring, and deforestation, leading to loss of livelihoods, contaminated water, and severe health impacts.

Despite ongoing legal battles and international pressure, Shell continues to avoid accountability, highlighting the need for a global response to corporate environmental negligence.

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