Al Jazeera Film: People & Power - Dumping Ground

The Ecologist

| 20th May 2009

Al Jazeera's five-part series, 'Corporations on Trial' looks at some of the rapidly growing law suits across the world today.

The first episode in the Corporations on Trial series, Ivory Coast: Dumping Ground charts the history of the case against Dutch-based oil trader Trafigura and the dumping of toxic waste in the Ivory Coast in 2006

The largest class action in British history, human rights lawyer Martyn Day is representing 30,000 Ivorians who are suing the company in U.K courts.

Watch Dumping Ground below:

To find out more about the series and the flagship programme People & Power click here

Donate to The Ecologist and support high impact environmental journalism and analysis.

Man's Industrial Progress

Phil Moore

| 25th September 2008

One of Canada’s most well known photographers, Edward Burtynsky, has travelled the world documenting the link between nature and industry through his large-format photos of nature transformed through industry; the ‘manufactured landscapes’ of mines, dams, and factories.
Activists get thrashed by locals

Phil Moore

| 1st August 2008

When opponents of local youth football team Deansgate Ridge in Kent failed to turn up, Camp for Climate Action members stepped in – only to lose 7-1.
I’m the Reverend Billy

Bill Talen

| 1st December 2004

We interrupt our regular programming for a moral advisory… I’m the Reverend Billy

More from this author

Neonicotinoid pesticides do harm honeybees, shows first industry funded pan-European field study

The Ecologist

| 30th June 2017

The threat posed to vital honeybee populations by neonicotinoid pesticides has long been a cause for serious concern. Now industry funded research proves that those concerns are well founded.
'Make Hunting History' march on Downing Street this Bank Holiday Monday

The Ecologist

| 26th May 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May has made several serious mistakes in her election campaign, but her biggest 'unforced error' of all could be her public support for foxhunting, opposed by 17 in 20 voters. Now a huge march to her Downing Street residence is planned for next Monday to 'Make Hunting History!'
UK exporting 67% of plastic waste amid 'illegal practices' warnings

The Ecologist

| 13th March 2017

Britain's trade in waste plastic to the Far East is booming. But it's not good news. The exported plastic is meant to be recycled under UK conditions and standards, but often is not, undermining bona fide UK recycling firms who face falling prices, reduced turnover, collapsing profits, and all too often, closure.

Latest Edition

The latest edition of Resurgence & Ecologist is out now, and available to buy. Find out more.

Or, download a free sample copy of a past issue of Resurgence & Ecologist.

Free Download

Download the latest essay from our Megamorphosis series now.

Donate to The Ecologist and support high impact environmental journalism and analysis.

NEWSLETTERS

Newsletter

ABOUT US

The Ecologist is an environmental news and analysis website with a focus on environmental, social and economic justice.

Our aim is to educate and inform as many people as possible about the wonders of nature, the crisis we face and the best solutions and methods in managing that crisis. Find out about our mission, and our team, here. The website is owned and published by The Resurgence Trust, a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (5821436) and a charity registered in England and Wales (1120414). To receive the magazine, become a member now. The views expressed in the articles published on this site may not necessarily reflect those of the trust, its trustees or its staff.