Parliament urged to think green

Members of Parliament have been urged to formulate a policy that would prevent developed countries from dumping machinery and vehicles that produce massive greenhouse gases into the country.

Speaking at the Earth Hour Exhibition held in Gaborone yesterday, Editor of Wena Industry and Environment Magazine, Florah Mmereki said parliament should be actively involved in ensuring that there is no dumping of rubbish and pollution of the environment.

"MPs are important in the sense that they can ensure that the right legislations are put in place to prevent Botswana from turning into a haven for imported technologies that destroy the ozone layer or pollute the environment. 

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