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19 LETTERS & EDITORIAL maltatoday | SUNDAY • 25 AUGUST 2019 Mikiel Galea Letters & Clarifications Benefits of the Central Link Project THOSE who protested against the Central Link project could have been easily misinformed or misled, because it is much easier to be convinced when told that so many trees are being "cut down" – since the trees are visible and they may see them every time they go through the arterial road in question. But if told that "harmful emissions will be drastically cut down", they do not see the emissions which the 30,000 cars which pass through this same road emit! Nor can they see the effect which these emissions can have, not just on the 30,000 daily users of this arterial road, but also on the residents of At- tard, Lija, Balzan and the neighbour- hood. While cutting down the trees can be compensated by relocating a good number of them, as well as plant- ing new trees to replace those which, due to necessity, had to be cut down, if the Central Link project had to be abandoned, the amount of emissions will continue to rise with the daily increase of cars on Malta's roads, with devastating consequences for count- less thousands of people in the years ahead – with Attard, Lija and Balzan residents being the most to suffer the consequences. And there can be no compensation for all this. Eddy Privitera, Mosta Bright future for Christianity MEMBERS of the Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission have lately expressed excitement about a fresh approach to ecumen- ism, outlined in a statement that has taken seven years to produce. The reflection on authority and ec- clesiastical communion was ground- breaking. The two sides feel that they are walking together more closely than ever. Even more welcome news was that the Church of England is to recognise monasteries for the first time since the days of Henry VIII, who had destroyed and seized their wealth. When the legal recognition of these semi-official religious communities is completed, it would certainly be a boost to the Anglican fold and also hopefully narrow the gap towards unity of the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches. These monastic medieval Churches are certainly the legacy of the R.C.C to be acknowledged. Their restruc- turing would be a step in the right direction for further ecumenism, and kindle the spirit of reinstatement and brotherhood in Christ. John Azzopardi, Zabbar Mental health NGO for parents PIMHA Malta is an independent, non-governmental and non-profit organisation which supports indi- viduals suffering from mental health issues experienced from the time of conception to the postpartum period, as well supporting their relationships and the well-being of their infants. The main aim of the PIMHA Malta is to address issues surrounding peri- natal mental health by raising pub- lic and political awareness, further educating health care professionals and to advocate for those who seek support within the public and private sector. In this regard on Tuesday 27th of August PIMHA Malta will be organ- ising the first public activity which will be held at the University of Malta-Campus Theatre in Valletta at 7.30pm. During this event PIMHA Malta will further explain the aims and ob- jectives, and clients that sought help from this NGO will share their expe- riences and what they have learned trough their road to recovery. Other speakers will be Dr Ethel Felice, Ms Rodianne Camilleri Agius and President Emeritus Marie Louise Coleiro Preca. The evening will be hosted by Ms. Claire Agius Ordway. We can be contacted on pimha.malta@gmail. com. Rodianne Camilleri Agius, Via email