Attorney Judith Kimerling, once involved in the Love Canal case, now represents Ecuador's Indigenous communities in a long-standing legal battle over oil exploitation.
Katie Surma reports for Inside Climate News.
In short:
- Kimerling's career spans from the Love Canal case to advocating for Ecuador's Indigenous peoples.
- She's involved in a significant human rights case representing Ecuador's isolated Indigenous communities.
- The case focuses on the impact of oil exploration on these communities and their environment.
Key quote:
“Like most U.S. citizens, I like to believe that when American companies go abroad, American values go with them. This hasn’t happened in Ecuador."
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Why this matters:
Judith Kimerling's relentless fight highlights the ongoing struggle against environmental degradation and the violation of Indigenous rights due to oil exploration. The degradation caused by oil exploration not only threatens the environment but also poses significant health risks to those living in these regions.
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