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<br>DR Congo workers for [Feronia](http://lifebiz.ipdisk.co.kr/minerals/bbs/board.php?bo_table=free&wr_id=191676) made impotent by pesticides - HRW<br>
<br>25 November 2019<br>
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<br>"Many [likewise] suffered from skin inflammation, itching, blisters, eye problems, or blurred vision - all signs that follow what scientific texts and the items' labels refer to as health effects of exposure to these pesticides," the rights group included.<br>
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<br>What is the UK development ?<br>
<br>In a declaration, CDC stated: "Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) is a natural mix of natural waste oils and fats and has been released into rivers given that the plantation entered into remaining in 1911 and does not threaten human health.<br>
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<br>"It is the goal of the company to build treatment plants for POME, however is sadly not in a financial position to do so currently as it continues to make heavy losses.<br>
<br>"In addition, the business has actually refurbished or dug 72 brand-new boreholes for the provision of tidy water in the last 6 years."<br>
<br>What does Feronia say?<br>
<br>The company stated working conditions had enhanced significantly considering that the participation of the European banks in 2013.<br>
<br>Employees were now paid considerably more than the minimum wage for agriculture in DR Congo and the average employee made $3.30 each day - higher than what a local teacher would earn, it stated.<br>
<br>It likewise confirmed that it had actually invested significantly in access to safe drinking water.<br>
<br>"Feronia runs on a social required with regional communities. Without their support we would not be able to work. We identify that there is still a lot to be done and are committed to operating to worldwide standards. We will continue to work relentlessly to achieve these objectives," the business included a statement.<br>
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