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Monday, October 09, 2006

 

SAFE and HealthLink Present

SAFE and HealthLink Present

Coal Destroying Lives: Focus on Colombia


Salem's connection to the people of Colombia


Coal burned in the Salem power plant is imported increasingly from Colombia. El Cerrejón is the world’s largest open-pit coal - four times the size of Manhattan. Expansion of the mine has destroyed several small communities. On the expanding edge of the pit, villagers are being asphyxiated by the dust, their water sources poisoned, and roads to the remaining homes blocked.

Salem State College History Professor Avi Chomsky will show slides, describe and analyse what was learned on a trip to this coal-mining region of Colombia in August, 2006.

Thursday, October 12 at 7pm

at the First Church in Salem 316 Essex Street

How can you help these victims of our energy policies?

Buy a colorful handwoven bag or hat made by the women of Guajira. Give back something to the communities that have suffered so in providing energy for our homes and businesses.

Bring medical supplies to the talk. Avi is leading another delegation to Colombia in late October including medical professionals who will assess the health needs of the people affected by the coal mine and will deliver desperately needed medical supplies.

www.HealthLink.org healthlink@healthlink.org

www.salemsafe.org 781-598-1115

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