A diplomatic cable from 2009 published by WikiLeaks quotes Colin Roberts saying "We do not regret the removal of the population" and explains the plan to declare it a marine reserve (which they subsequently did) so that "former inhabitants would find it difficult, if not impossible, to pursue their claim for resettlement on the islands".

[–] mateomaui@reddthat.com 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Unlike true marine reserves, the area is heavily polluted by the nearby military base, which is exempt from all restrictions imposed on the area.

A reserve in name only. How did this bullshit pass?

[–] BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

$$$->£££

[–] mateomaui@reddthat.com 1 points 1 year ago

naturally

[–] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 6 points 1 year ago

Ecofascism in action