NewsWhore
10-26-2006, 03:20 PM
Listin Diario is reporting that the Office of Environment and Natural Resources and the Sub-Secretary for Environmental Management have closed two plants in Haina as a result of environmental concerns. The battery companies Meteoro and Metalosa SA have been closed because they were found to be emitting toxic refuse and lead, which was harming the surrounding area. District Attorney William Lara said that apart from closing the plants he would be prosecuting the owners for the damage they have caused to the community.
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