Change Chevron

The Yes Men, Rainforest Action Network, and Amazon Watch caught Chevron by surprise last week by one-upping the planned release of Chevron’s “We Agree” ad campaign. The groups sent a fake press release to media outlets hours ahead of the Chevron release and put up a spoof website on the company’s behalf.

The release spoke for Chevron:

“For decades, oil companies like ours have worked in disadvantaged areas, influencing policy in order to do there what we can’t do at home. It’s time this changed. People in Ecuador, Nigeria, the Gulf of Mexico, Richmond, and elsewhere have a right to a clean and healthy environment too.”

Nice work. What’s the whole story on the campaign? Check it out on our blog. And get involved:

The Change Chevron campaign is looking to continue pressure on the company to clean up its mess in Ecuador and could use your help.

Tell Chevron to clean up its toxic mess in Ecuador.
Adopt a Chevron board member to encourage them to help end the suffering caused by Chevron’s oil contamination in Ecuador.