Representatives of a citizens' group federation working toward a pollution-free society handed a petition Monday to Environmental Agency chief Kenji Manabe calling for government measures to tackle dioxin-related problems.
It was just one of the activities planned by the federation — composed of roughly 200 groups nationwide whose members claim to be victims of pollution — during its two-day annual unified action that began Monday to demand compensation and an immediate resolution to ongoing pollution-related court battles.
During its 24th annual campaign, the federation hopes to raise public awareness of the air pollution problem in southern Nagoya by holding a rally and a meeting. In a related court battle, residents of the district have demanded compensation from alleged pollution-emitting corporations, including Chubu Electric Power Co.
The federation is also expected to call on government agencies to take more steps to resolve noise pollution problems in areas surrounding Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo and around Fukuoka Airport, and to regulate reclamation of the Inland Sea.