25-04-2024 18:06 via fraservalleytoday.ca

Keep Sarnia plastic plant shut until First Nation says it’s safe: environment groups

OTTAWA — International environmental advocates are calling for a petrochemical plant in southern Ontario to remain closed in light of reports about a benzene leak that continues to affect a neighbouring First Nation community. 
The letter, signed by more than 100 organizations around the world, calls on Canada’s environment minister to take immediate steps to ensure the plant remains closed until the Aamjiwnaang First Nation deems it safe to reopen.
The plant was closed over the
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