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Chevron vs. Ecuador

Chevron vs. Ecuador. Katie Redes , Brianna Klinge , Katie Ogle, Cameron Serba , Emily Hassett , and Jeton Grajqevci. The Dilemma. 18 billion gallons of hazardous water dumped 900 unlined pits, allowing contamination Devastated environment in Lago Agrio

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Chevron vs. Ecuador

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  1. Chevron vs. Ecuador Katie Redes, Brianna Klinge, Katie Ogle, Cameron Serba, Emily Hassett, and JetonGrajqevci

  2. The Dilemma • 18 billion gallons of hazardous water dumped • 900 unlined pits, allowing contamination • Devastated environment in LagoAgrio • Health implications including cancer and birth defects

  3. The Dilemma • Contaminated land used for • Fishing • Bathing • Drinking

  4. Lengthy Process • 1964-1992 • Texaco in Ecuador

  5. The 90s Lengthy Process

  6. Lengthy Process • 2000’s

  7. A look at Chevron • Oil field safety standards: different in US than Ecuador • Fought for US case to move to Ecuador, only to claim Ecuador courts corrupt • Agreement in 1998 was with government, not with citizens • Extensive lobbying and greenwashing • Receives top Google search results

  8. Chevron • 2010 Sales = $198,198,000,000

  9. Ecuador • 2010 GDP = $65,300,000,000

  10. Ethical Issues • Should multinationals be 100% responsible for their actions in other countries? • Chevron claims that PetroEcuador currently has 100% responsibility, do you agree?

  11. issues, cont. • When it comes to environmental and safety standards, should US companies maintain domestic standards when operating in other countries? • Do US citizens deserve different standards than Ecuadorean citizens?

  12. What we think • Multinational companies are abusing their power and exploiting under developed countries • Chevron is using money and intimidation to avoid responsibility

  13. Recommendations • Chevron should claim full responsibility for damages in Ecuador • Compensation for health issues caused by the contamination should be given to “los afectados”

  14. Photo Sources • http://www.politicalremixvideo.com/2010/11/18/chevron-we-agree-respect-the-chevron-way/ • http://freeform101.org/?p=633 • http://www.desmogblog.com/breaking-chevron-guilty-amazon-rainforest-destruction-judge-issues-8-billion-fine • http://elawspotlight.wordpress.com/tag/ecuador/

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