The Aldacil association organized a meeting in Camarles to address the problem of bad odors generated by the composting plant, an impact classified as severe under Catalan, Spanish, and European legislation. This situation directly affects the health and well-being of citizens due to poor waste management practices.
It was emphasized that residents visiting a doctor for odor-related symptoms must insist that the diagnosis be officially recorded in writing with Sanitat (Health authorities). This documentation is crucial for proving the existence of the problem. Furthermore, the mobile application NasApp was introduced as an essential tool for residents to complete an odor map of the municipality, supported by activists from Amevesaba.
Citizens are mobilizing against the weakening of European environmental standards that affect all European citizens.
The concern over environmental legislative regression is not limited to Camarles but extends across the territory in the face of neoliberal and denialist policies. The Hands Off Nature coalition warns about the European Commission's proposals to weaken regulations, such as the omnibus package aimed at boosting competitiveness by reducing environmental requirements.
This omnibus legislation accelerates environmental assessments, allowing projects with severe negative impacts without guarantees. It modifies key directives, such as those on industrial emissions and the Waste Framework Directive, eliminating the obligation to report hazardous substances and exempting companies from responsibility, thus jeopardizing the protection of aquatic habitats and public health.
