The Ecosocialism portfolio explained, in a press release, that it plans to deepen with PDVSA, in addition to the plan in the Orinoco Oil Belt, two other work programs in coastal areas and in the Mining Arc, where the Government has promoted the exploitation of mining
The state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) signed an agreement with the Ministry of Ecosocialism to “reduce environmental damage” caused by oil exploitation in the Orinoco Oil Belt.
The Minister of Ecosocialism, Josué Lorca, declared in an interview with VTV that the agreement contemplates, among other actions, the production and subsequent planting of 5 million cashews plants that would be introduced in the next rainy season.
“This will allow us to reforest, replant, the areas degraded by oil damage or forest fires throughout this area,” he said.
According to the official, the indigenous communities that live in the states covered by the Orinoco Oil Belt (Guárico, Anzoátegui, Monagas and Delta Amacuro) have been affected by PDVSA’s activities and will participate in the reforestation process.
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The Ecosocialism portfolio explained, in a press release, that it plans to deepen with PDVSA, in addition to the plan in the strip, two other work programs in coastal areas and in the Mining Arc, where the Government has promoted mining exploitation.
Among the agreements, the letter states, the constitution of brigades of state-owned workers for the cleaning of natural spaces, “low-risk sanitation, environmental education and brigade members for environmental supervision” stands out.
The oil minister and president of PDVSA, Rafael Tellechea, quoted in the text, considered that the plan “will generate effective changes” and called for the brigades to join.
“You have to join to train, train and act, since it is not possible to continue doing damage to the environment,” he said.
This week, PDVSA reinforced the sanitation of Lake Maracaibo, the largest in the country, which has been affected by oil spills in Zulia state.
Despite “reinforcing” the sanitation of Lake Maracaibo, environmental groups insist that it is necessary to declare a state of emergency in the area and address the situation.
The Azul Ambientalistas Foundation considers that PDVSA does not have proposals that are coherent to clean up and save the body of water. Its director, Gustavo Carrasquel Parra, stressed that these jobs require science, technology and knowledge that PDVSA does not have.
*With information from EFE via swissinfo
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