An
acid spill at a Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia has
created a catastrophic environmental disaster. The spill
dumped 50 million liters of toxic waste into a
river that provides vital water, food, and irrigation to
millions of people. This spill has already caused the
death of fish, the destruction of crops, and
contamination of the Kafue River, which is crucial for
Zambia's water supply. No corporation should be able to
get away with this.
Sign the petition to
demand accountability for those responsible for this
acid spill and call for urgent measures to prevent
further environmental harm.
The
spill has had devastating consequences: it has
contaminated a major river that serves as the primary
water source for around 60% of Zambia's population,
including 5 million people in the capital city of
Lusaka. The acid leak has caused widespread
environmental destruction, killed wildlife, and
interrupted water supplies to millions. Yet, the
responsible parties, Sino-Metals Leach Zambia, have been
allowed to simply apologize and promise cleanup efforts,
while the long-term environmental impacts remain
uncertain. Sign the petition to
demand justice for the people and wildlife of Zambia, a
full investigation into the causes of the acid spill,
and stronger regulations to protect the environment from
future
disasters.
