Indigenous Knowledge
80%The US's growing energy dominance is built on a legacy of colonialism and dispossession, which has had devastating impacts on indigenous communities. The increased production of fossil fuels on Native American lands threatens the cultural and environmental heritage of these communities, who have long been marginalized and excluded from decision-making processes. The US government's failure to recognize and respect indigenous rights to their lands and resources is a key factor in the ongoing environmental and social crises in the region.