März 2024
Africa’s struggle for climate justice: Climate activism, Africa’s right for energy and Europe’s double standards
While Europe struggles to reduce its energy use, 600 million Africans have no access to electricity! Africa’s political and economic elites emphasize that development and industrialisation need transition energy from their oil and gas fields. They follow the approach: “Fossil extraction first, sustainable development later”. One of the most controversial investments is the 1.443 km long East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The StopEACOP campaign warns against severe environmental threats and social damages like displacements. Experts refer to the risk…
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