Ecuador banned gas flaring over a year ago. Why is it still happening?

A court in Ecuador ordered oil companies to stop the hazardous practice of burning natural gas at extraction sites because it was a major driver of cancer and other illnesses in nearby communities. But nearly two years have passed since that ruling, and oil companies are burning more natural gas than ever. In September 2021, … Continue reading Ecuador banned gas flaring over a year ago. Why is it still happening?