VOICED: Oil pollution takes its toll on Niger Delta

The video discusses the severe ecological impact of oil spills in the Niger Delta, comparing it to the Gulf of Mexico disaster. Over 50 years, millions of barrels of oil have polluted the region, affecting local communities' health and livelihoods. Major oil companies like Shell and Chevron are implicated, with spills often attributed to theft and sabotage. The UN highlights the complexity of addressing pollution due to poverty, violence, and corruption. Efforts to clean up are hindered by unresolved root causes, leaving local fishermen struggling.

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