Thank you for taking this step to throw a road block in Hudbay’s way. As a retired public health nurse, my concern is for the health and welfare of the citizens who will be impacted severely by the mine. If possible I would love to see some monthly op-Ed’s in the Star by some well respected people in their field regarding water usage and health risks. Someone needs to unpack the water restitution plan in light of the impending water crisis we face. TheWWMAN group has many well respected international scientists that could address this. The Pima County Health Department has data that can illustrate the effects of expected air pollution on the surrounding population highlighting expected asthma rates in children. The purpose of these articles is to educate officials and the public, keeping Hudbay negatively in the public eye.
The implied threat of ongoing lawsuits with the EPA could also discourage Hudbay investors. According to their website, the EPA has to have some accountability to the public for health concerns, use of best practices and public safety. For instance, why are they not using underground mining or underlayment under their tailings piles as a best practice. I’m sure they currently are concerned they may not have enough water for their 44 years stay. We need to emphasize that and the ridiculousness of their putting the concerns of a mine before those of the public. Again, thank you for all you do. Now is the time to put the pressure on.
Thank you for the update
Hope on the legislation.
Keep fighting
Thank you for taking this step to throw a road block in Hudbay’s way. As a retired public health nurse, my concern is for the health and welfare of the citizens who will be impacted severely by the mine. If possible I would love to see some monthly op-Ed’s in the Star by some well respected people in their field regarding water usage and health risks. Someone needs to unpack the water restitution plan in light of the impending water crisis we face. TheWWMAN group has many well respected international scientists that could address this. The Pima County Health Department has data that can illustrate the effects of expected air pollution on the surrounding population highlighting expected asthma rates in children. The purpose of these articles is to educate officials and the public, keeping Hudbay negatively in the public eye.
The implied threat of ongoing lawsuits with the EPA could also discourage Hudbay investors. According to their website, the EPA has to have some accountability to the public for health concerns, use of best practices and public safety. For instance, why are they not using underground mining or underlayment under their tailings piles as a best practice. I’m sure they currently are concerned they may not have enough water for their 44 years stay. We need to emphasize that and the ridiculousness of their putting the concerns of a mine before those of the public. Again, thank you for all you do. Now is the time to put the pressure on.
Hi Elaine –
Thank you for your comment. We have tried multiple times, so far with no luck, to run op-eds in the Star.
You’re right that we need to keep the pressure on. This mine would be devastating for public health, water, wildlife, and a myriad of other issues.
Keep up the fight, and thank you again for being engaged!