The PFAS coalition [1] reacts calmly to the new optimistic reports about Oosterweel and PFAS pollution [2]. “This was coming, and is in line with the history in this dossier. Oosterweel must and will be given priority and all means are good for that. The cleaning up of PFAS pollution on the site? Worries for later!”
First response of PFAS coalition to Oosterweel study by VITO Read More »
PFAS coalition leaves negotiating table on PFAS and Oosterweel. “We are not pulling the plug on the negotiations, the government has never connected the plug. Whatever it may cost Flanders in terms of pollution, health or genuflection to 3M or Lantis: this government wants to realise Oosterweel. That was the starting point of the negotiations. We cannot validate such a process”
PFAS coalition leaves negotiating table on PFAS and Oosterweel Read More »
The PFAS coalition today submits the final conclusions for its environmental injunction in the Oosterweel file. The coalition fears a reckless restart of the earthworks with contaminated PFAS soils and therefore asks the court, by invoking article 159 of the Constitution, to assess whether the permit for the 'safety berm' in particular is lawful.
Earlier today, the Council of State suspended the declaration of conformity of the Technical Report for the Oosterweel works on the Left Bank. In its ruling following a UDN claim filed by Grondrecht, Greenpeace and Thomas Goorden, the Council states that provisions of the VLAREBO may have been violated. During the hearing, the auditor was also very critical of the construction of a berm with the most heavily polluted soils on the 3M site.
Press release Council of State II judgment Read More »
After a critical analysis, together with independent experts, we maintain our position: the report of the Earthmoving Commission does not provide sufficient guarantees for the public health of local residents and workers.
Fundamental right: our view on the final report of the parliamentary inquiry committee Read More »
After a critical analysis, together with independent experts, we maintain our position: the report of the Earthmoving Commission does not provide sufficient guarantees for the public health of local residents and workers.
EVALUATION DESCRIPTIVE SOIL RESEARCH ERM Read More »
16.02.2022 | Civil society intensifies PFOS discussion: health and environment first A broad coalition of environmental and nature associations and health and family organizations wants lessons to be learned from the PFOS scandal. In a joint vision statement, they advocate a more muscular approach
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A collective around Grondrecht presents its view on the clean-up at 3M in a vision statement. Common thread: transparent collaboration. 'We want a summary in plain language for all new reports.' 05.02.2022 | DS Read the full article in the newspaper…
DS: 'No, we do not want to boycott Oosterweel' Read More »
environmental injunction brought by Grondrecht, Greenpeace and Thomas Goorden against the risks of further spreading of PFOS pollution by the Oosterweel works. The fact that the case was declared admissible is a first step towards a healthy living and residential environment. "This strengthens our confidence that the judge will also rule in our favour on the merits." At the same time, the parties are moving up a gear and are contesting the new Technical Report on the so-called compliance with the recommendations of the Earthmoving Commission.
Press release judgment on environmental injunction Read More »
Today, the first hearing in the court of first instance will start regarding the environmental strike procedure that six civil parties and Greenpeace are initiating against Lantis. They are requesting precautionary measures against the PFOS-contaminated soil at the Oosterweel works. Environmental activist Thomas 'De Kat' Goorden was already cautious before the hearing
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