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Arsenic in Paramo Santurban |
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It is vital to define both the term of Paramo as arsenic The Paramo : Ecosystem drizzle, which is a source of water. Arsenic chemical element consisting of halogen , sulfur and other metals, various components are poisonous. It is noteworthy that 50% of the world stopped are in Colombia , and 70% of the Colombian population , it supplies the water produced by this ecosystem. Addressed and the terms , it is clear that the Paramo Santurban , is located in the departments of Santander and Norte de Santander, in Colombia , it is worth noting that the dig or make mineral exploration for gold and other metals , arsenic is released , toxic compound to reach the aquifer (water sources ) , the water becomes acidic , which creates a threat to water reserves that depend more than 2 million people.  As that suggests, Gonzalo Andrade, Professor at the National University of Colombia , that to achieve results that counter this situation , it should be a real state policy , rather than a government , because the government does not create continuity. According to the report of the Comptroller General of the Republic ( Entity Fiscal Control to Level in Colombia ) , on " Mining in Colombia : Basics to overcome the extractive model " explains that several of the mining activities , whether legal , illegal , surface and underground , heaven is often conducted in strategic ecosystems, such as moorland , forests , wetlands, rivers , forests, water source area and groundwater recharge . This report reflects the inefficiency in controlling Mining in Colombia , as is evident , that the areas that are authorized for this activity are natural ecosystems, which are producers of water, natural resources , endemic animals live there and are in danger of extinction .  It is noteworthy that this is not only an environmental problem but also causes social conflicts , and some state agencies prioritize mining companies , leaving aside the indigenous communities that live near the strategic ecosystems.  It is necessary to highlight the opposition Santandereana community against mining in Paramo Saturban , which brake the environmental permit for surface mining , the Canadian multinational GreyStar , (now called Eco Oro) , the negative view them decided to change the company name and the underground environmental license. We must also consider the risk of mercury and cyanide , which is a toxic poison that is used in the form of spray , the latter was banned in Europe, but in Colombia is used massively, also using joins dynamite to extract gold ore , which emit nitrous gases contributes to pollution through acid rain . Significantly, the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development in Colombia , Luz Helena Sarmiento , I recently showed the delimitation of Santurban moor , with the support of the Research Institute of Biological Resources Alexander von Humboldt, from 11,700 to 44,000 hectares protected , but the moor has 150,000 hectares in total. Raises some questions: What about the rest of hectares of wasteland ? Is there really a control mining companies in Colombia ? Are prioritizes Mining Multinationals against the Colombian people ? What more prevalent Water or Gold ? |
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Water of course is source of life. Mining must be regularized.
Posted 10-06-2014 15:11
The greediness has no bounds. It must be corrected.
Posted 09-06-2014 21:24
Thanks for the informative report , Manuel. It's sad to know about continuing mining in Columbia and worse that they use toxic poison to extract gold ore. Hope that authorities pay attention to the environmental side effects of it .
Posted 31-05-2014 16:21
Informative report. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 29-05-2014 16:22
It is a great information thanks for sharing
Posted 29-05-2014 06:22