The Gal Undesten Union is opposed to any move to amend the law banning mineral exploration and exploitation in river and forest basins, its leaders told a press conference yesterday. The Standing Committee on Nature, Environment, Food and Agriculture has agreed to discuss proposed amendments.
The United Movements for Rivers and Lakes and Gal Undesten Union suspect that MPs have already been persuaded to repeal the law and are ready to approach the courts if this should indeed happen. They fear the repeal would lead to a sharp increase in mining operations, inflicting irreparable damage to nature and the environment.