Category Archives: Sierra Club

Read and learn more at the Biomass Monitor. Help to Keep Mecklenburg Incinerator Free.

After reading this, would you want to live near the proposed ReVenture Park incinerator? Do you want this in Mecklenburg County? October 2, 2012 — Josh – by Josh Schlossberg, The Biomass Monitor Three medical doctors and a scientist presented … Continue reading →

Just when you thought that it might be safe to breathe in western Mecklenburg County in the future, ReVenture now says that they want to resume plans to build an incinerator complex – TWO INCINERATORS! John Downey, Senior Staff Writer … Continue reading →

MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND! There will be a public hearing June 2nd at 7:00 PM for citizen comments regarding the ReVenture separation and fuel generation plant proposed for Amble Drive. The separation plan will determine the materials that will be … Continue reading →

Take the time to read this to learn about what is happening nationally and why we need to take action locally and in North Carolina. ‘Green’ biomass isn’t always so clean Toxic plumes and dust spew from an unlikely source: … Continue reading →

“McKittrick says the protracted battle by ReVenture opponents over processing Mecklenburg’s municipal solid waste also played a role in his decision.” Thanks to Charlotte Business Journal Senior Staff Writer John Downey  for clarifying what is going on behind the scenes … Continue reading →

We’re in the top 10 worst cities in the country for ozone pollution, again. The first three days of June are forecast to be alert days for ozone and particle pollution. We know that gasification incinerators will contribute emissions that … Continue reading →

Residents of Port St. Joe, Florida are challenging a proposed biomass gasification incinerator on environmental justice issues. They have informed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that if they grant the air emissions permit for the gasifier, a civil … Continue reading →

This May 2011 study from the University of Michigan confirms the impact of air pollution on young students: Air Pollution Around Schools Is Linked To Poorer Student Health And Academic Performance Paul Mohai, Byoung-Suk Kweon, Sangyun Lee, and Kerry Ard … Continue reading →

Plan to tune in, listen, and call in (or email questions and comments) about how we can bring Zero Waste philosophy to Mecklenburg County! If you miss it, listen at 9:00 PM to the rebroadcast or the podcast after the … Continue reading →