Day of Remembrance of the Heroes and Martyrs in the Struggle Against Mining, Oil and Gas
Today, on the 16th anniversary of the murder of Nigerian writer Ken Saro-Wiwa - a day of remembrance of the victims of mining, oil and gas - Friends of the Earth International releases a new report and renews its commitment to the struggle for justice for the communities who suffer the consequences of extractive industries.
The new report, released on November 10, is entitled ‘Memory, Truth and Justice for Heroes in the Resistance against Mining Oil and Gas’ and exposes the murders of many human rights and environmental activists all over the world for defending their rights and natural resources.
Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni leaders were executed on 10 November 1995 for speaking out against the impact of Shell and other oil companies in the Niger Delta.
Coal Seam Gas in Australia.
abc.net.auCoal seam gas has emerged as a major industry in Australia in little more than a decade.
The scale and speed of its growth has been nothing short of astonishing: billions of dollars have poured into regional areas; new jobs have been created; state and national coffers have swelled; export contracts have been signed and sealed; massive liquefied natural gas facilities have been approved for construction at regional ports.
Farmers fear they are losing control of their land. Miners and some politicians say coal seam gas offers a much greener energy choice. Environmentalists and other politicians have cast doubt on those claims.
This is a major report from the ABC in Australia. It looks at the rapidly growing industry of Coal Seam Gas (CSG). The most interesting part of it is the interactive map they have created of all CSG wells in the country. It also shows mining and exploration leases and pipelines.
This is something that is going to effect us all and someone we should all be interested in. Have a look though it and make up your own mind.
