Fossil Fuel Companies Should Have to Pay Reparations

, but mining this mineral is “also extractive and harming Indigenous habitats.”

Beyond environmental concerns, energy and fossil fuel projects like pipeline construction can create a host of other problems. As Martineau explains, “When pipelines come through Indigenous territories, it increases both drug and sex trafficking.” In March, that Enbridge is reimbursing “at least one” nonprofit shelter to cover housing costs for people who were allegedly assaulted by workers on the Line 3 pipeline.Enbridge states it has a zero-tolerance policy for illegal and exploitative behavior, and that all workers must participate in mandatory human trafficking awareness training. “We join with our contractors and unions to denounce the illegal and exploitive actions of those who participate in sex trafficking,” the statement reads.

These projects also exacerbate tensions between local law enforcement and those who oppose pipeline construction. Hundreds of Line 3 protesterssince the protests escalated this summer. “The corporation is incentivizing law enforcement,” Martineau says. “So it's mostly if it wasn't for law enforcement, they wouldn’t even be able to build Line 3 because the people's power behind the movement outweighs those who are supporting it.

..... OH! The 'it' refers to reparations, not climate change. I was about to get real angry lol

Especially the ones that have tried to muddy the waters with disinformation.

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This tweet is worded oddly… or just me.

It’s a start. If only to reduce their profits. We must make it unprofitable for them to pollute. It’s the only way to save us all.

Ohp, the wording is a little award and makes it sound like people deserve to be harmed by climate change. 😅

Accessibility note. Anyone who uses a slightly larger font does not see the entire headline & the whole meaning of your tweet changes.

Why would a community “deserve” climate change?

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