Hundreds of Kenyan villagers have filed a lawsuit against British energy giant BP, alleging that oil exploration carried out by Amoco in the 1980s left behind toxic pollution that caused serious harm to local communities. BP, which acquired Amoco in 1998, has not publicly responded to the accusations and declined a request for an interview, though it participated in a related session virtually. The case highlights longstanding concerns about corporate accountability for environmental damage caused during decades-old fossil fuel operations in developing nations.