Real Erin Brockovich may sue mining giant Alcoa over health problems

Whitney Everett/Real Erin Brockovich may sue mining giant Alcoa over health problems/February 29, 2008/4:26pm/post 7

The real Erin Brockovich who is an renowned US environmental campaigner is planning to sue the mining giant Alcoa in relation to it’s West Australian refinery. Complaints that emissions from Alcoa’s Wagerup refinery were made that they were triggering health problems, nearly hundred and sixty Yarloop residents are reported to have complained of respiratory problems, skin irritation, sore throats and eyes, extreme fatigue, mental dysfunction, stomach upset, nose bleeds, cancers and organ failure. Brockovich received an email from a Yarloop resident and decided to look further into the case. She is choosing to represent the clients who have suffered illnesses and injury that they attribute from Alcoa refineries.
I think this is a real interesting article and I believe Erin Brockovich is doing the right thing by representing these people who have serious problems from these refineries. On one hand I feel bad that these people are having problems with their health because of the conditions of Alcoa but also they have agreed to work in these mines as a job. Mining is not the best and cleanest job and they are getting into it I’m sure knowing this. I think that the people that are being represented should take a stand and come together to fight this issue involving Alcoa. If they are developing cancer and organ failure I believe something needs to be done and fast. Either shut down the mines, find a better alternative or release these people that are having to work in these mines and being subdued to this kind of environment.



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