Oil Refineries in South America
Another continent in which environmental justice occurs on a large scale is South America. In Venezuela, one of the top oil producing nations in the world, several oil refineries are responsible for environmental justice on their surrounding communities. According to Environmental Justice Atlas, the Paraguana Refinery Complex in Venezuela, the third largest refinery in the world, “has affected for several decades the surrounding communities with gas flaring and accumulation of pet coke” (Environmental Justice Atlas). The refinery is operated by a state-run oil company and has been responsible for several deadly incidents.
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Works Cited
- Environmental Justice Atlas. N.d. Web. 21 Nov. 2017
