Darling 'choking on factory dust'

Article originally published in the Cape Times on 28 June 2006

Darling residents are angry about billowing clouds of dust pollution from a new factory that has caused school pupils to have to wear masks.

Doctors in the area say they have noticed an increase in respiratory ailments since the factory started operating, while the Malmesbury municipality has resorted to taking the factory owners to court.

But the factory owners say the dust is not toxic and the residents have "got their knickers in a knot".

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[Lebogang Motabogi]

This is a serious matter and I think this factory have to comply anyways because of catastrophic situation that can lead people’s health on and the surrounding residents. And also the current problem that the world is facing, of ozone depletion because of increase of the amount of green house gases. This factory have no choice, its must comply with the rules and regulations of this country, and it have to follow the appropriate legislation. I really have a lot to say. WE MUST BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDY PEOPLE WITH A COOPERATION WE CAN MAKE A CHANGE. EVERY THING IS POSSIBLE