In an historic march for a clean environment and health of its citizens, the ESG was heartened by the close to 4,000 protesters who came together on Saturday demanding a stop to pollution and to further industrial development.

The ESG considers that the authorities and industry should take heed of this genuine act of solidarity among Bay residents and of their justified demands for a healthy quality of life as members of the European Union and as directed by the World Health Organisation and Human Rights Act.

The marchers that included families and young children walked from Campamento to Puente Mayorga where three environmentalists spoke a few words. A minute’s silence was called for in memory of those who have died or are afflicted by cancer.

The protest was rounded off by music provided by local musicians Jamie Chiappe, Adrian Pisarello and Eric Rowbottom who have always expressed concern over environmental issues.

The ESG reiterates that this protest breaks a long period of public silence in Spain over the Refinery pollution and is deeply grateful to all those from both sides who considered it important enough on a Saturday to give of their time and support this environmental protest.