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06-08-2009, 02:50 PM
In a statement last week, the Catholic Church's environmental commission called on the Dominican Mining Consortium to suspend plans for construction of the controversial cement plant on the edge of Los Haitises National Park until recommendations can be obtained from "an impartial world recognized international entity" that can study the company's findings and the position of local environmental groups and other specialists on the impact of the construction of a cement plant, especially on all the water sources in the area that feed several main rivers and provide much of the country's drinking water.
The document from the Church says that they are aware that the company has considered two other possible locations for the cement plant, and that these should be made public. It adds that this type of industrial installation is known for damaging the environment, no matter where it is located. The document was signed by the Bishop of Barahona, Monsignor Fabio A. Mamerto Rivas, president of the commission.
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The document from the Church says that they are aware that the company has considered two other possible locations for the cement plant, and that these should be made public. It adds that this type of industrial installation is known for damaging the environment, no matter where it is located. The document was signed by the Bishop of Barahona, Monsignor Fabio A. Mamerto Rivas, president of the commission.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#7)