Title

Mandate Environmental and Health Permits for Bitmac LTD to Curb Toxic Emissions

Date

08-10-2023

Date petition closes for signatures

09-12-2023

Creator of petition

DORIAN XUEREB

Grievance

I am a resident of Iklin, Malta, living in the shadow of Bitmac LTD's operations. Every day, my community and I are subjected to toxic fumes that not only degrade our quality of life but also pose serious health risks. This is especially true for those among us with respiratory problems who find their conditions exacerbated by the relentless pollution.

Bitmac LTD operates in close proximity to residential areas including Iklin, Ibrag, B'Kara and San Gwann. The lack of environmental and health permits allows them to emit harmful substances into our air unchecked. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to chronic respiratory diseases as well as other non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and stroke.

We are calling on our government not just for ourselves but also for future generations who will inherit this land we call home. We must ensure they have clean air to breathe and a safe environment in which they can thrive.

We urge you - require Bitmac LTD obtain environmental and health permits before continuing their operations. This will ensure they adhere strictly to regulations designed specifically for the protection of public health and safety.

Please sign this petition today; help us safeguard our community from further harm caused by unregulated industrial emissions.

Wherefore I/we respectfully request the House of Representatives to

We would like the responsible bodies including ERA and the Minister for health to look into the known issues that have been reported for over two years to regulate and curb these toxic fumes from reaching our homes.

Closing remarks

We are filling this petition to ensure the safety and well-being of our neighborhood and that of our future generations