Yesterday The New York Times published a story about the ongoing devastation the people of Nigeria face as a result of 50 years of irresponsible oil extraction by Royal Dutch Shell. “Small children swim in the polluted estuary here, fishermen take their skiffs out ever farther, … and market women trudge through oily streams,” reporter Adam Nossiter writes. The destruction of Nigeria’s natural resources is only worsened by their government’s failure to use the money Shell pays them responsibly.
To learn more, read the article and join us for a complimentary screening of the film Sweet Crude at Studio 35 in Columbus. Nigerian environmental and human rights activist Von Kemedi will be in attendance to lead a discussion directly after the screening.
Sweet Crude captures the tragedies of oil extraction in the Niger Delta where billions of dollars of crude oil flow under the feet of a desperate people and immense wealth and abject poverty stand in stark contrast.
Just as the Gulf oil spill threatens to devastate communities here in the US, communities the world over face ongoing threats to their livelihoods and environment while seldom benefiting from the wealth generated through natural resource extraction. This screening is part of our organizations’ ongoing efforts to help citizens from resource-rich countries hold their governments accountable for the management of their natural resources.
WHEN: Monday, June 21st at 7 pm
WHERE: Studio 35 is located at 3055 Indianola Avenue in Columbus.
TICKETS: Admission is free of charge but reservations must be made in advance. Call Rachel at 202-548-6593 or email rachel.ackoff@sierraclub.org.
Great stuff buddy.
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