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Of course #ShellKnew too: Nigeria has warned it about climate change for 25 years

Of course Shell knew about climate change too. As Ken Saro-Wiwa once noted, instead of acting responsibly, Shell chose to inflict "genocide" against the people of the Niger Delta, instead. It has continued that path ever since, by continuing to burn oil and gas. And the rising waters of the Niger Delta are part of that crime.

A Living Memorial for Deadened Memories

Nigerian activist Nnimmi Bassey on the state's efforts to crush memory of the struggle against Shell

Shell Accused of “Hijacking” Clean-up Process in Niger Delta

Today is the nineteen anniversary of the muder of the writer, Ken Saro-Wiwa, by the Nigerian junta for his campaign against the oil giant Shell.

Shell’s Shame in Nigeria Continues

If there is one country where Shell’s broken promises ring hollower than anywhere else it is in Nigeria.

Shell’s Guilty Silence

Yesterday was the eighteen anniversary of the murder of Ken Saro-Wiwa. The charismatic, pipe-smoking activist was murdered by the brutal military junta for his campaign against Shell in the Niger Delta.

Indigenous Activists Challenge Shell

Shell was challenged at its AGM by Indigenous activists over the tar sands and Arctic drilling

Murder is Bad – Even in Nigeria

On Monday morning, Shell's “Grassroots Employee Empowerment Division” emailed 71,900 employees. But that division doesn't exist.

Two-Faced Shell Talks Clean, But Acts Dirty

The advert in the weekend edition of the Financial Times is heart-warming... from Shell?