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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 12, No. 3, 2008, pp. 29-37
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Bioline Code: ja08046
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 12, No. 3, 2008, pp. 29-37
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The Oil and Gas Industry and the Niger Delta: Implications for the Environment
Emoyan, O.O.; Akpoborie, I.A. & Akporhonor, E.E.
Abstract
The causes of environmental degradation and biodiversity depletion arising from the activities
of the oil industry in the region are evaluated. The authors argue that, specific negative impact on the region
arising from the activities of the industries include: environmental pollution, biodiversity depletion, social
destabilization, underdevelopment of host communities, global warming and associated elevated flood risk
Furthermore, a direct consequence of property rights structure following from existing legislature is the
underdevelopment of host communities in spite of huge national earnings from oil and gas since 1970. The authors
concluded by favouring all embracing and genuine stakeholders participation in environmental and developmental
issues in the region.
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