An incinerator on a disused oil rig platform, which Environment Minister Jose Herrera announced as "the next big thing in Malta", is not supported by studies on its feasibility or impact, according to answers received by The Sunday Times of Malta. When pressed to substantiate his comment given during an interview with this newspaper three weeks ago, the Environment Minister backtracked, saying studies so far have not identified any specific direction. "Since no decision has yet been taken, no site was identified whether land or marine", the minister said. In the interview, Dr Herrera had said: "We're also considering incinerators on disused oil rig platforms. This will be the next big thing in Malta, and in the coming month you'll be hearing a lot about it from this ministry." The Sunday Times of Malta asked Dr Herrera specific questions on the practicality and safety of such an option, such as the transport of waste to sea and the return of the toxic waste resulting from incineration back to shore. He was also asked about the final disposal of the toxic waste – landfill or export? The economic viability of the option was also questioned. The reply did not give concrete answers...
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