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October 4, 2023

Climate Groups Sue TotalEnergies over East African Pipeline, Climate Destruction
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Four environmental groups are suing Total Energies in French criminal
court, accusing it of "involuntary homicide" over its oil projects,
including the contested EACOP pipeline in Tanzania and Uganda. Activists
have been heavily campaigning to bring international attention to the
East African Crude Oil Pipeline, which threatens the fragile surrounding
ecosystem and communities in the pipeline's path.

This comes as South Africa has given the green light for Total Energies
to drill off its shores for gas and oil, despite challenges from climate
groups. One of the groups, Climate Justice Charter Movement, said it
will continue to fight the government's decision.


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