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Kargi

Coverage of Kargi in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 6 · 09:00 UTCMost recent: May 8 · 14:11 UTC
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Kenyaplace2oil explorationtopic1Amocoorganization1British Petroleum (BP)organization1Chalbi Desertplace1Pulitzer Centerorganization1Cancertopic1
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  • HEALTHMay 8 · 14:11 UTCAL JAZEERA
    Kenya cancer cluster sparks ‘environmental genocide’ claims over oil waste

    Residents of Kargi in Kenya believe that rising cancer cases are linked to toxic waste left behind during oil exploration in the 1980s, sparking claims of 'environmental genocide'. The community is concerned about the potential health impacts of the oil waste. Cancer cases have been increasing in the area.

  • HEALTHApr 6 · 09:00 UTCTHE INTERCEPT
    An American Company Drilled for Oil in Kenya — and Left Behind Soaring Cancer Rates

    An American oil company, Amoco (now BP), drilled in Kenya's Kargi village in the 1980s, leaving behind toxic waste linked to high cancer rates. Contaminated water and consumption of carcinogenic substances led to severe health issues, with cancer rates three times the national average. The lack of cleanup and ongoing pollution continue to affect the community.