Thursday, November 3, 2011

Chevron in Ecuador: A Defining Moment

Oil giant Chevron ordered to pay $9 billion for pollution cleanup in Ecuador! After nearly 18 years of legal battles, the communities in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest devastated by oil giant Chevron's reckless pump-and-dump oil operations have scored a landmark victory. Chevron has been ordered to pay $9.5 billion for cleanup of widespread contamination, and potable water and healthcare facilities for affected communities.

But Chevron has vowed to fight "until hell freezes over." Stop Chevron: Defend the Amazon

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