MANILA, Philippines- Kinondena ni dating ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio ang kamakailang coal spill disasters sa Sorsogon at Zambales, kung saan nagbabala siya sa masamang epekto nito sa fisher folk communities, marine ecosystem, at public health.
“As we are still conducting relief operation in Bicol in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Strom Kristine, we are now confronted with these environmental disasters that threaten the livelihood of our fisher folk and the integrity of our marine sanctuaries” giit ni Tinio.
“These incidents expose the inherent dangers of our continued dependence on coal. Not only does coal contribute to climate change when burned for energy, but its transportation also poses severe risks to our communities and environment. Our fish folk, who are ready struggling due to recent typhoons, are now faced with the prospect of long term damage to their fishing grounds,” dagdag niya.
“We demand immediate action from the DENR, PCG, and other concerned agencies to contain these spills and conduct through investigation. The companies responsible must be held accountable and should provide compensation to affected communities.”
Nanawagan din si Tinio ng agarang transisyon sa renewable energy sources. “These disasters underscore the need to phase out coal dependency and shift to sustainable energy alternatives. We cannot continue putting our communities and environment at risk for the sake of dirty energy,” pagtatapos niya. RNT/SA
