20 May 2007

Topic 3: Harbin Leak in China

http://english.people.com.cn/

A chemical leak does not only affect other coutries but also affect the environment badly.In these case,the explosion at a petrochemical plant in Jilin have caused the rivers to be contaminated by oil, resulting in a cut off of water supply for up to 40 hours and closure of schools, childcare and restaurants in Russia.The 80km long toxic trail might stay there for another 2 weeks and affect some 500,000 Russian citizens.Tonnes of marine life would definitely be dead because of this problem.

In this issue,these 2 countries should not associate whats happening between them politically and asking the one in the wrong position to apologised or something.For me,these is totaly childish.Instead,they should look forward and work together to prevent more environmental problems from taking place.Other then informing their citizens of the danger of using the river water now,they should also in no time control the spill,making sure it doesnt spread further affecting more marine lifes and humans.



http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4474284.stm