A TIDE OF TOXIC MINING PEOPLE IN NO GRINTA BCS!
La Paz .- express their total rejection of mining operations that use cyanide to extract coal technology, with the underlying high risk to the health of the population and cause damage irreversible environment. Legislators announce
forums related to risk consulting on mining projects in the state, with the purpose of enriching the Law of Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
As expected, progress was made yesterday caravan under the slogan "BCS , Toxic Free Mining ", which began in San Jose del Cabo and ended in La Paz, in offices of the State Government, with the delivery of the letter to the Chief Executive in which they express their total rejection of mining operations that use cyanide extraction technology and high risks that are implicit to the health of the population and cause irreversible damage to the environment.
The trigger is the conflict generated by the proposed mining installation of Concordia in the Reserve of the Biosphere Sierra de la Laguna, in the municipality of La Paz, and alleged support of SEMARNAT, that although in recent days announced that canceling the project, environmentalists are not trust until given authorization to be canceled altogether.
This march that began in the municipal seat of Los Cabos, attracted more people from that population of the capital, wore green shirts and carrying blankets rejecting toxic mining. There was also a significant number of residents of Todos Santos and rural areas, primarily those engaged in the cultivation of organic products in the mountains.
In La Paz, the contingent made a stop at the Government Palace, where the expected general secretary Porras Alfredo Domínguez government and some lawmakers, who were given a letter to the state governor, Narciso Agundez Montano, in which they express their total rejection of mining operations that use cyanide to extract coal technology.
Thereafter, it was the kiosk of the Malecon, where there was a photographic exhibition and information on toxic mining, and it was collected signatures to the State Congress and strengthen your request. On the other hand, in the context of the progress of civil society representatives on the Committee of Ecology of the State Congress, announced the completion of consultation forums related to the risk of mining projects in Baja California Sur, in order enrich the Sustainable Development Act and Environmental Protection.
lawmakers expressed their desire to leave the next legislative record of the civil society expression of Baja California Sur, which was manifested during the current administration as citizen representatives to the XII legislature. These forums will be held on the following dates: February 8 municipality of Los Cabos, day 9 in La Paz, 10 Comondú, 11 Loreto and February 12 in the town of Mulege.
The information recorded in each forum, as well as expressions and proposals of citizens in each municipality, will come to enrich the Law of Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection of Baja California Sur, it is the legislative process, whose first reading was made in the last regular session and will be discussed in special session in February. Paula Montero Becerril
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