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Study examines why Indigenous communities accept oil extraction despite harms
Original: Study explores why Indigenous communities may accept oil extraction despite its harms
Researchers at the University of Exeter have published a study examining why some Indigenous communities may accept oil extraction on or near their lands, even when aware of its environmental and social harms. The research explores the trade-offs communities weigh, including economic benefits, employment and infrastructure, against ecological damage and health risks, aiming to inform more honest consultations over extractive projects.
Why now: It speaks to ongoing debates about energy development, Indigenous consent and environmental justice.
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