Extractive industries Raising awareness of the devastating effects of extractive industries on environments, communities and the climate

Clean-up of oil pollution in the Niger Delta must finally begin

2 June 2017

Today, Environmental Rights Action, Amnesty International, and Friends of the Earth Europe called for the immediate clean-up of oil pollution in Ogoniland in Nigeria's Niger Delta, in line with recommendations made by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in its landmark 2011 study of the region.

11 May 2017

Hiding in plain sight: how the gas industry influences European energy policy

The depth of gas industry infiltration into European decision-making on energy policy was revealed today, following the launch of the report 'Hiding in plain sight' by Friends of the Earth Europe.

4 May 2017

Nigerian community sues Italian oil giant Eni

The Ikebiri community, from Bayelsa state, Nigeria, have launched an unprecedented legal case against the Italian oil giant Eni today seeking clean-up of, and compensation for damages from, an oil spill which has affected their community in the Niger Delta [1].

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Friends of the Earth Europe works to prevent the extractive industries from destroying people's lives, the environment and the climate. We believe that resources should be utilised fairly and sustainably. Enforceable rules and practices are required to ensure that natural resources are a blessing, not a curse.

Reports & publications

Th Power of energy-savings - briefing, May 2017
17 May 2017

The Power of Energy Savings

Hiding in plain sight: How the gas lobby is at the heart of EU energy policy
11 May 2017

Hiding in plain sight: How the gas lobby is at the heart of EU energy policy

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