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Book Synopsis: Oil waste was everywhere—on the roads, in the rivers where they fished, and in the water that they used for bathing, cooking, and washing. Children became sick and died, cases of stomach cancer skyrocketed, and women miscarried or gave birth to children with congenital disorders. The American oil company Texaco—now part of Chevron—extracted its first barrel of crude oil from Amazonian Ecuador in 1972. It left behind millions of gallons of spilled oil and more than eighteen million gallons of toxic waste. In Crude, Ecuadorian lawyer and activist Pablo Fajardo gives a firsthand account of Texaco’s involvement in the Amazon as well as the ensuing legal battles between the oil company, the Ecuadorian government, and the region’s inhabitants. As a teenager, Fajardo worked in the Amazonian oil fields, where he witnessed the consequences of Texaco/Chevron’s indifference to the environment and to the inhabitants of the Amazon. Fajardo mobilized with his peers to seek reparations and in time became the lead counsel for UDAPT (Union of People Affected by Texaco), a group of more than thirty thousand small farmers and indigenous people from the northern Ecuadorian Amazon who continue to fight for reparations and remediation to this day.
Eye-opening and galvanizing, Crude brings to light one of the least well-known but most important cases of environmental and racial injustice of our time.
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Discover the shocking truths hidden in the deep folds of the Amazon rainforest with Crude: A Memoir. Unravel the harrowing tale of Texaco's callous devastation of the environment and communities in Amazonian Ecuador. Join Ecuadorian lawyer and activist Pablo Fajardo as he courageously exposes Texaco's environmental crimes and fights for justice alongside thousands of affected individuals. Prepare to be moved by the gripping narrative of resilience and determination against corporate greed and environmental destruction.
Uncover the gripping saga of environmental degradation and human suffering in the heart of the Amazon with Crude: A Memoir. Step into the shoes of Pablo Fajardo as he battles against the destructive forces of Texaco/Chevron in the Ecuadorian rainforest. Feel the urgency of the fight for reparations and remediation as Fajardo leads the charge on behalf of the Union of People Affected by Texaco. Don't miss this eye-opening account that sheds light on the urgent need for environmental justice and corporate accountability.
Embark on a transformative journey through the pages of Crude: A Memoir and witness the resilience of those who refuse to be silenced. Experience the raw emotions and unwavering determination of Pablo Fajardo and the courageous individuals fighting against all odds for justice and restoration. Be a part of the movement for environmental and racial justice as you delve into the heart-wrenching reality of corporate negligence and its devastating impact on the Amazonian communities. Take a stand and raise your voice with Crude.
Ready to delve into the profound narrative of environmental activism and human rights advocacy with Crude: A Memoir? Join the fight for justice and accountability as you explore the dark legacy of Texaco's actions in the Amazon. Experience the power of unified voices and unwavering determination in the face of adversity. Don't miss out on this compelling account that shines a light on one of the most critical environmental injustices of our time. Order your copy of Crude now and be a part of the movement for change.
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