The issue of the proposed uranium mining in the Karoo presents an occasion where we should be guided by our faith traditions. As custodians of God’s gifts, we cannot choose profits over people and the environment, but should rather cherish Creation, and work together to preserve it.
SAFCEI works with affected communities in the Karoo and is monitoring uranium mining plans because the potential impact in the Karoo and its links to nuclear energy. Uranium mining is an important link in the chain that could have dire consequences not only for the Karoo where the mining is being proposed, but for many other parts of South Africa – and even Africa, for if uranium mining and nuclear go ahead here, other African nations might well follow suit.
Please join us in objecting to ALL uranium mining in the Karoo so we can increase awareness and pressure against the proposed mines which will destroy livelihoods and severely pollute and damage the natural environment and ground water.
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SAFCEI (Southern African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute) is a multi-faith organisation committed to supporting faith leaders and their communities in Southern Africa to increase awareness, understanding and action on eco-justice, sustainable living and climate change.
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