Pljevlja and its citizens are a colony of Podgorica, which is being displaced and will be completely empty and abandoned in the near future.
This is claimed by the executive director of the Pljeval non-governmental organization (NGO) Breznica Milorad Mitrović.
The expansion of industrial exploitation in the previous period, irresponsible and frenzied cutting of forests, coal exploitation, river pollution and unplanned urbanization have, he believes, left their mark on this rich area.
"The thermal power plant produces 310 megawatts of electricity per day, which in money amounts to 1 euros, when we add coal that is sold to consumers in Montenegro and Serbia and technical materials that are also exported from this area, as well as the money that flows from the lead mine. zinc and other ores from Šul, that amount significantly exceeds two million euros on a daily basis," Mitrović said in the announcement.
All of this points out, it had a long-term effect on the environment and left lasting consequences on the health of the people of Pljevlja.
"It is with concern that we address the public regarding the long-term devastation and the continuation of the frenzied and megalomaniacal exploitation of natural resources that has befallen the Pljeval area. Our environment, known for its mineral and wealth of natural resources and ecosystem diversity, is facing serious consequences that have long-term effects on the environment, the health of the citizens and the sustainable development of the entire area. In the past years, the expansion of industrial exploitation, irresponsible and frantic cutting of forests, coal exploitation and river pollution and unplanned urbanization have left their mark on this rich area," Mitrović said.
He stated that these activities have led to the degradation of the ecosystem, which is reflected in the disappearance of numerous plant and animal species, and that the loss of biological diversity and the disruption of the natural balance have become everyday.
"Industrial waste and its inadequate disposal, as well as mismanagement of resources, contribute to increasing pollution of air, water and land, which directly affects the health of the population as well as significantly shortening the life span of citizens. Unsustainable coal exploitation, the creation of huge landfills around the city center, permanent felling of forests increases the risks of soil erosion, which further endangers agricultural production and food security. Unplanned urbanization and industrial exploitation, significant historical sites and natural landscapes are permanently destroyed or seriously damaged, so that the cultural and historical heritage in Pljevlja is completely destroyed. area. Better to say, very significant traces of history are permanently disappearing from these areas," said Mitrović
Given the seriousness of the situation, Mitrović called on "all relevant institutions, local authorities and citizens to work together to preserve our natural wealth."
"It is necessary to take urgent measures in order to protect the Pljevlja region from further damage and establish more sustainable and long-term natural resource management practices for a longer period of time. are priceless and impossible to calculate. Every day, according to rough estimates, more than two million euros go from Pljevlja to Podgorica. An example of this is the fact that, for example, the Thermal Power Plant produces 310 megawatts of electricity per day, which amounts to 1.380 000,00 euros, when we add coal that is sold to consumers in Montenegro and Serbia and technical materials that are also exported from this area, as well as the money that flows from the lead mine, zinc and other ores from Šul, that amount significantly exceeds two million euros per day. So, Pljevlja and its citizens are the most ordinary colony of Podgorica and the last European colony that is being displaced and which will be completely empty and abandoned in the near future," Mitrović concludes in the statement.
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