The oil industry is one of the richest industries around the world. They operate all over the world, drilling out oil from the ground and underseas. Because they are so rich they hold a lot of power which can sometimes over rule the governments of the countries they are drilling in. An example of this is in Nigeria where the oil industry has caused pollution and environmental damage. this has compromised the locals standard of living and has ruined the lands which they rely on to grow their crops and farm their animals.
These types of industries have not only caused devasting levels of pollution and ruined the landscape but also exploited the people that live in these countries. The picture below shows the impact the oil industry can have, the effectos of which be sometimes be irreversable.
For further information about the poverty and the pollution the oil industry has caused to Nigeria follow this link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/news/oil-industry-has-brought-poverty-and-pollution-to-niger-delta-20090630
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