Oil Stories

Difficulties abound when living close to pollution. What challenges do people face in this refinery town?

Making a living depends on the relation between bodies and immediate environments. How do people move through space and deal with everyday challenges?

Esmeraldeños work hard to meet their daily needs and achieve a “good life.” They work towards educating their children and owning a house to call their own. How do they do it?

How do people make ends meet? Learn about the struggles that Esmeraldeños go through to achieve a “good life.”

The refinery is a major actor in the city. How do Esmeraldeños perceive the refinery and how does it affect their wellbeing?

Learn about the types of situations people adapt to and learn to live with, including: pollution and uneven urban services provision.