Paulo Pasten

Paulo Pasten


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 June 2024 in Sustainability
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Maria Teresa Muñoz-QuezadaMaria Teresa Muñoz-Quezada
Maria Teresa Muñoz-Quezada
PPPaulo Pasten
Paulo Pasten
NLNatalia Landeros
Natalia Landeros
Cristian ValdésCristian Valdés
Cristian Valdés
LVLiliana A. Zuñiga Venegas
Liliana A. Zuñiga Venegas
RBRafael Junqueira Buralli
Rafael Junqueira Buralli
Environmental conflicts, particularly within the pig industry in Chile, pose serious ecological, social, and economic challenges. This study focuses on analyzing the bioethical aspects of the ongoing environmental conflicts at an industrial pig farm in the Maule Region’s rural localities. Employing heuristic and hermeneutic methodologies, the research analyzed over 790 documents, such as environment agency reports, legislation, and community testimonials. The findings underscore severe environmental harm, highlighted by air and water pollution caused by waste and emissions from pig farms. These environmental issues correlate with significant health problems in the community, including respiratory diseases and psychological stress. Furthermore, the study outlines the socio-economic repercussions, such as unsustainable water use and the detrimental impacts on local agriculture and livelihoods. The findings advocate for the enhanced management of natural resources, further scientific investigation, and the adoption of sustainable practices to ensure environmental justice and improve the well-being of impacted communities.