In Guyana, environmental lawyer Melinda Janki is leading a groundbreaking legal battle against ExxonMobil's extensive offshore oil drilling operations. Janki contends that these activities violate Guyana's Environmental Protection Act, which guarantees citizens the right to a healthy environment. The lawsuits aim to halt oil production, emphasising the potential environmental hazards and the disproportionate financial benefits favouring ExxonMobil over Guyana. This case could set a significant precedent for climate change litigation in developing nations.
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