What are the rights of people impacted by oil development and mining?
They are entitled to the rights of all people to be respected and not put at risk by the oil companies. They should have a say in the development of their lands and also share the responsibility of custodianship of their environment and the integrity of their culture. They should benefit by the use of their resources to be demonstrated by improved quality of life. What are the rights and responsibilities of consumers? The rights of consumers are to use products which conform to standards that they agree with in terms of their effects on people and the environment, and the right to be fairly treated in terms of what they are charged for the products. Health and safety of consumers ought not be compromised in the use of products. Consumers have the responsibility to not waste natural resources. Also they have the responsibility to demand practices of the suppliers which respect the rights and needs of people and which protect the future sustainability of life and economic stability. Cons
