Upstream oil extraction, which includes exploration and operation to bring crude oil to the
surface, frequently occurs near human populations. There are approximately 40,000 oil …

Indigenous peoples (IPs) worldwide are confronted by the increasing threat of pollution.
Based on a comprehensive review of the literature (n= 686 studies), we present the current …

The Peruvian Amazon is culturally and biologically one of the most diverse regions on Earth.
Since the 1920s oil exploration and extraction in the region have threatened both …

125 ondiccu'je like his father's; Deji gave up his tunic for shirts and pants long ago. Deji is
also one of the few Cofán men who wear glasses, a fact that accounts for my joking …

Petroleum extraction and refining are major sources of various occupational exposures and
of air pollution and may therefore contribute to the global cancer burden. This systematic …

Exposure to oil and oil products either directly or indirectly causes severe health issues in
humans, and the effects are principally dependent on the nature of contact with the oil spill …

Crude oil production (COP) is a high-pollution industry but the vast Amazon rainforest has
been an active COP zone for South America. Although COP has been associated with a …

Cancer is a leading cause of death in Latin America but there have been few assessments
of the cancer burden for the 10% of the population who are indigenous. Evidence from other …

Background The petrochemical industry is a major source of hazardous and toxic air
pollutants that are recognised to have mutagenic and carcinogenic properties. A wealth of …

Oil extraction may cause extensive environmental impact that can affect health of
populations living in surrounding areas. Large populations are potentially exposed to oil …