Oil Spills in Nigeria

from Living on Earth · host Living on Earth

The West African country of Nigeria is one of the top oil producing countries in the world. Reuters reporter Tim Cocks tells host Steve Curwood that oil theft and lack of enforcement of environmental laws have resulted in ongoing oil pollution and frequent spills, including a recent spill by Exxon Mobil that is 20 miles long and affecting fishing. (published December 14, 2012)

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Dec 15, 2012

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Oil Spills in Nigeria

0:00 7:39

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Living on Earth?

This episode is 7 minutes long.

When was this Living on Earth episode published?

This episode was published on December 15, 2012.

Can I download this Living on Earth episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!