Hi bloggers; How is it going? Today's post is one of the free topics you chose to write about: Environmental Conflicts. Well, in recent times the topic of environment problems has become a recurring topic everywhere. One of the nearest ones that come to my mind is the one happening in Quintero. That is one of the most polluted zones of the country, where soil, air, water and everything is totally contaminated. The most serious consequences have been suffered by the local people, who have got seriously intoxicated. The problem became a national scandal when hundreds of inhabitants had to be sent to hospital with serious symptoms of poisoning.
After this event , government authorities promised to pass new laws and regulations to compel oil refinery in Ventanas and some other mining companies to make changes in their processes. Everybody made serious promises not to go on contaminating any more. However, some months later, no mass media talk about the situation again. I hope to be wrong , but I don't believe a thing of what they promised. When they have to decide between making money and protecting people's lives and environment, their decision is clear: Business is business. What do you think about it? Do you know any other environmental conflicts you can talk about? What can you say about them? Use 230 words and don't forget to leave comments on 3 classmates' and your teacher's blogs. C U.