disturbance of local cultural sites of significance noise and vibration due to construction activities 3. Ethicists Are concerned that public-private partnerships (PPPs) are not always socially responsible. Evidence from Europe suggests that many privatized water operations in other countries (eg, France, USA) have failed to meet targets, expand and upgrade networks and have introduced high prices and unaffordable connection fees. View with alarm the potential for Caloam society to be burdened with the cost of maintaining and upgrading the plant once Pisces’ involvement has concluded. Are concern that multinational organizations such the World Trade Organization, the World Bank, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development are promoting the ‘marketisation’ and privatization of water and fail to recognize water as a basic human right. 4. Local fisherman (or ‘fishers’) Are extremely concerned about their future ability to support themselves through fishing. These concerns are based on the potential detrimental effect on the marine environment as a result of: The desalination process itself which releases concentrated brine and potentially harmful chemicals to the sea. This is likely to harm the marine environment particularly in the area around the discharge point. The possibility of oil spills and the introduction of pests, disease and pollution (chemicals and hydrocarbons) through increased marine vessel activity and the construction process of the plant itself. Are wary of the potential damage this development may bring to their cultural heritage through damage to their land and the influx of foreign workers. Have heard disturbing stories about previous instances of exploitation by government and foreign companies. 5. Pisces International Argue that desalination is the most effective way of overcoming water shortages due to drought and climate change. Consider that foreign companies have greater expertise and experience
disturbance of local cultural sites of significance noise and vibration due to construction activities 3. Ethicists Are concerned that public-private partnerships (PPPs) are not always socially responsible. Evidence from Europe suggests that many privatized water operations in other countries (eg, France, USA) have failed to meet targets, expand and upgrade networks and have introduced high prices and unaffordable connection fees. View with alarm the potential for Caloam society to be burdened with the cost of maintaining and upgrading the plant once Pisces’ involvement has concluded. Are concern that multinational organizations such the World Trade Organization, the World Bank, and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development are promoting the ‘marketisation’ and privatization of water and fail to recognize water as a basic human right. 4. Local fisherman (or ‘fishers’) Are extremely concerned about their future ability to support themselves through fishing. These concerns are based on the potential detrimental effect on the marine environment as a result of: The desalination process itself which releases concentrated brine and potentially harmful chemicals to the sea. This is likely to harm the marine environment particularly in the area around the discharge point. The possibility of oil spills and the introduction of pests, disease and pollution (chemicals and hydrocarbons) through increased marine vessel activity and the construction process of the plant itself. Are wary of the potential damage this development may bring to their cultural heritage through damage to their land and the influx of foreign workers. Have heard disturbing stories about previous instances of exploitation by government and foreign companies. 5. Pisces International Argue that desalination is the most effective way of overcoming water shortages due to drought and climate change. Consider that foreign companies have greater expertise and experience
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