video link, Asthma Feels.
Earthjustice urges you to
tell Congress and the EPA
that we need the Clean Air
Act.
Because we ALL have a right
to breathe.
http://earthjustice.org/features/campaigns/the-right-to-breathe-asthma-feels
Showing posts with label Air pollution. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Air pollution. Show all posts
Friday, May 20, 2011
Support the Clean Air Act!
video link, Asthma Feels.
Earthjustice urges you to
tell Congress and the EPA
that we need the Clean Air
Act.
Because we ALL have a right
to breathe.
http://earthjustice.org/features/campaigns/the-right-to-breathe-asthma-feels
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Resitance to Gas Drilling in Ft. Worth Reported in New York Times
News of the controversial
procedure of hydraulic
fracturing (fracking), in Ft.
Worth is covered by New York
Times in link below.
On Wednesday, several dozen protesters marched through downtown Fort Worth, waving signs and chanting anti-drilling slogans that reflected concern over air and water pollution.
“It’s our health that’s at stake,” said Dana Schultes, who lives in south Fort Worth and worries about the impact of the drilling on her young daughter.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/24/us/24ttnaturalgas.html?_r=1
procedure of hydraulic
fracturing (fracking), in Ft.
Worth is covered by New York
Times in link below.
On Wednesday, several dozen protesters marched through downtown Fort Worth, waving signs and chanting anti-drilling slogans that reflected concern over air and water pollution.
“It’s our health that’s at stake,” said Dana Schultes, who lives in south Fort Worth and worries about the impact of the drilling on her young daughter.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/24/us/24ttnaturalgas.html?_r=1
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Iron Eyes Cody Is Crying In His Grave
Pollution comes in many forms,
in air, water, soil, noise, litter,
etc.. People stop and think!
Erin Brockovitch says we are
committing our own genocide,
and don't even seem to care.
Have re-posted her blog, and
don't forget to watch Iron Eyes
Cody video at the end.
http://blog.brockovich.com/?p=20
in air, water, soil, noise, litter,
etc.. People stop and think!
Erin Brockovitch says we are
committing our own genocide,
and don't even seem to care.
Have re-posted her blog, and
don't forget to watch Iron Eyes
Cody video at the end.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Coal Ash: A National Problem Needs a National Solution
On Sept. 8th, 3 of our members
made the trip to Dallas for the
Coal ash/EPA/Sierra Club
meeting. Our objective was
to convince the EPA that coal
ash is toxic, and should be
classified as such. I've posted about
this before, and will continue
to stay informed on new de-
velopments. LINK
There were many speakers
made the trip to Dallas for the
Coal ash/EPA/Sierra Club
meeting. Our objective was
to convince the EPA that coal
ash is toxic, and should be
classified as such. I've posted about
this before, and will continue
to stay informed on new de-
velopments. LINK
There were many speakersthere from OK, they had a lot
to say about a Co. called
Making Money Having Fun.
so here is a link on that.
Also views of a rancher in Montana,
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Our Health Or Their Wealth
The EPA is set to crack down
on polluters, with stronger rules
and regulation. Industry has
lobbied fast and furious against
this, with millions and millions
of dollars.
It's as if they can't see the forest
for the trees. If only they could
spend that money on safe practices,
the planet. Many developments
on polluters, with stronger rules
and regulation. Industry has
lobbied fast and furious against
this, with millions and millions
of dollars.
It's as if they can't see the forest
for the trees. If only they could
spend that money on safe practices,
lives could be saved. Contaminating
our air, soil, and water spewing
such toxins as arsenic, benzene,
mercury, lead, and formaldehyde
is not good for us, animals, or
the planet. Many developmentsexist to contain or capture spills,
leaks, flaring, venting etc. Here I
will mention, human error which
caused a nuclear shut-down in
south Texas on Friday.
Our grand children will not care
about deficits, if they can't
breathe, eat, or have pure water.
BP overstated the job losses (in
industry) to maintain big profits,
and boost bottom line. We shouldn't
have to pay to clean up their mess,
or ours. Industry should be
more responsible, more American.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
New EPA boss says tougher ozone standards inescapable
Greg Harman The San Antonio Current
" I think the standard is going to
be what medical evidence tells
us it should be," said Al Armendariz
Regional Director of EPA, before
addressing a gathering at Blue Star
hosted by the Greater Edwards
Aquifer Alliance.
"What that really means to me is,
we've got to go after the largest
sources of pollution. When you
look across the region, those
largest sources are primarily the
large utilities, big industry, and
mobile sources-things like cars
and trucks and construction
equipment."
......policy changes that reduced
outdoor ozone air pollution
during the 1996 Olympics in
Atlanta, GA were associated
with up to a 42% reduction
in pediatric asthma events
especially for poor children.
Read more > http://www.sacurrent.com/blog/queblog.asp?perm=70262
" I think the standard is going to
be what medical evidence tells
us it should be," said Al Armendariz
Regional Director of EPA, before
addressing a gathering at Blue Star
hosted by the Greater Edwards
Aquifer Alliance.
"What that really means to me is,
we've got to go after the largest
sources of pollution. When you
look across the region, those
largest sources are primarily the
large utilities, big industry, and
mobile sources-things like cars
and trucks and construction
equipment."
......policy changes that reduced
outdoor ozone air pollution
during the 1996 Olympics in
Atlanta, GA were associated
with up to a 42% reduction
in pediatric asthma events
especially for poor children.
Read more > http://www.sacurrent.com/blog/queblog.asp?perm=70262
Friday, April 9, 2010
Chronic Illness Liknked To Coal-Mining Pollution Study Shows
Science Daily
"Residents of coal mining com-
munities have long complained
of impaired health," Michael Hendryx
Ph.D, associate director of the WVU
Institute for Health Policy Research
in WVU's Community Medicine
department, said. "This study sub-
stantiates their claims. Those
residents are at an increased risk
of developing chronic heart, lung
and kidney diseases."
. have a 70% increased risk for de-
veloping kidney disease
. a 64% increased risk for developing
chronic obstructive pulmonary dis-
ease(COPD) such as emphysema.
. are 30% more likely to report
high blood pressure (hypertension).
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080326201751.htm
"Residents of coal mining com-
munities have long complained
of impaired health," Michael Hendryx
Ph.D, associate director of the WVU
Institute for Health Policy Research
in WVU's Community Medicine
department, said. "This study sub-
stantiates their claims. Those
residents are at an increased risk
of developing chronic heart, lung
and kidney diseases."
. have a 70% increased risk for de-
veloping kidney disease
. a 64% increased risk for developing
chronic obstructive pulmonary dis-
ease(COPD) such as emphysema.
. are 30% more likely to report
high blood pressure (hypertension).
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080326201751.htm
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Meeting Backs Ozone Proposal
Mayor Calvin Tillman
CEC joined politicians, citizens
and other environmental groups
Tuesday, March 16, in Arlington
to lower the ozone standard.
"The old standard is insufficient,"
said Dr. Al Armendariz, regional
administrator for the EPA.
Dr. Armendariz spoke at the
hearing on the EPA's proposal
to lower ozone limits from 75
parts per billion to 60-70 parts
per billion.
High ozone levels have been
linked to reduced lung function,
asthma, and higher mortality
rates. This meeting was spon-
sored by the Sierra Club and
Downwinders At Risk and,
Public Citizen. Citizens
comments due by March, 22.
Vicky Prater of Copps said
TCEQ had not been helpful
in protecting the citizens.
Mayor Calvin Tillman of Dish
Tx. spoke of an independent study,
by Wolf Eagle
which found high levels of
Benzene in their air, after TCEQ
testing had claimed it safe.
Many people came, some more
than a hundred miles to tell of
tragic health issues caused by
air pollution. Read more:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-ozone_17met.ART.State.Edition1.4be51c1.html Also:
Great videos and comments from
Txsharon at Bluedaze.com
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Commissioner's Court says NO!
The regular Commissioner's
Court meeting on March 1, 2010,
Voted no to our air monitor. It
had been approved twice. For years
concerned citizens have asked for
an air monitor, due to the many
gas wells, and Big Brown coal
mine.
Industry friendly Commissioner
Luke Ward made a motion to cancel
the air monitor due to expense, and
what we would do with data collected.
Big Brown extension Turlington
set to use 1,014 acres during it's
five year initial permit says Luminant.
Luke Ward's precinct.
The public is getting wise that what
we breathe can cause health problems,
but, here in Freestone they are content
to wait for EPA to regulate TCEQ.
It will happen it's just a matter of time.
Cancer cases in Flower Mound in
children, might be the wake-up call.
Read more...http://www.freestonecountytimes.com/
Court meeting on March 1, 2010,
Voted no to our air monitor. It
had been approved twice. For years
concerned citizens have asked for
an air monitor, due to the many
gas wells, and Big Brown coal
mine.
Industry friendly Commissioner
Luke Ward made a motion to cancel
the air monitor due to expense, and
what we would do with data collected.
Big Brown extension Turlington
set to use 1,014 acres during it's
five year initial permit says Luminant.
Luke Ward's precinct.
The public is getting wise that what
we breathe can cause health problems,
but, here in Freestone they are content
to wait for EPA to regulate TCEQ.
It will happen it's just a matter of time.
Cancer cases in Flower Mound in
children, might be the wake-up call.
Read more...http://www.freestonecountytimes.com/
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Texas, a state of denial on pollution rules
Dallas Morning News..... Editorial
The EPA announced tougher ozone
limits this week. The move long
anticipated as evidence mounted to
illustrate health risks.
Texas a state with notoriously
dirty air, needs changes to protect
people that live here.
Gov. Rick Perry denied the need
for tougher ozone limits, somehow
conflating smog rules with carbon
dioxide regulations. That only
confuses the issue. he says "Texas
was unfairly targeted by the EPA."
The rules apply nationwide, so
Texans must work really hard to
clean - up our air. Let's take our
heads out of the sand, and protect
our land. Full story below:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/opinion/editorials/stories/DN-EPA_09edi.State.Edition1.19210c3.html
The EPA announced tougher ozone
limits this week. The move long
anticipated as evidence mounted to
illustrate health risks.
Texas a state with notoriously
dirty air, needs changes to protect
people that live here.
Gov. Rick Perry denied the need
for tougher ozone limits, somehow
conflating smog rules with carbon
dioxide regulations. That only
confuses the issue. he says "Texas
was unfairly targeted by the EPA."
The rules apply nationwide, so
Texans must work really hard to
clean - up our air. Let's take our
heads out of the sand, and protect
our land. Full story below:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/opinion/editorials/stories/DN-EPA_09edi.State.Edition1.19210c3.html
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
DELAY~DELAY~DELAY
Air Monitors Freestone County Times Mary Mcdonald
Here we go again, with news from
all over Texas about pollution making
people sick, EPA 's findings on lax
permitting, and deep pockets of
industry, all working against us poor
souls, just trying to breathe.
Once again, our County Commissioners
choose to stall.
With an air monitor already in the
budget, are they hoping to stall
this one out, like the one approved
for 2007?
Opponents would say what about the
tax revenue? What about the jobs?
I would say what about our lives?
What about the childrens' lives?
Think about how many jobs could
be created, cleaning up the mess
already made to our air, water, and
soil.
http://www.freestonecountytimes.com/
Here we go again, with news from
all over Texas about pollution making
people sick, EPA 's findings on lax
permitting, and deep pockets of
industry, all working against us poor
souls, just trying to breathe.
Once again, our County Commissioners
choose to stall.
With an air monitor already in the
budget, are they hoping to stall
this one out, like the one approved
for 2007?
Opponents would say what about the
tax revenue? What about the jobs?
I would say what about our lives?
What about the childrens' lives?
Think about how many jobs could
be created, cleaning up the mess
already made to our air, water, and
soil.
http://www.freestonecountytimes.com/
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
CEC Director writes Freestone County Times editor:
Ms. Karen Leidy
Editor, Freestone County Times
401 East Commerce St.
Fairfield, Texas 75840
December 29, 2009
Subject: Letter to the Editor: What’s the Hurry with Air Monitor Installation?
Since the budget meetings in July and August of 2007, we citizens have been trying to get an air monitor station installed in Freestone County. That’s almost two and a half years ago. Again, in 2009 budget meetings, an air monitor was approved by the Commissioners’ Court. Why can’t the Commissioners’ Court get it done? I believe there is a continuing conspiracy against our people to not get the air monitor installed. Our elected county officials responsible for getting the project completed should hear from each of you by way of a phone call, letter or speaking up at the next Commissioners’ Court meeting 9:00 a.m. January 4th, 2010. What is their schedule for getting it done? I provided a schedule, but it has been ignored.
How long are our citizens going to remain complacent and wait on someone else to insure the air monitor project is done expeditiously? Our citizens think they are not affected . Why? They don’t see, feel or taste the pollution, so they assume it’s not there. Yet the large number of deaths due to cancer continues year after year. Relay for Life won’t stop the cancer. We must get to the root cause?
We have been briefed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) that Freestone County is the most polluted county in Texas. Why is this? Because we have Big Brown I and II, the dirtiest, most polluting coal fired electric power plant in Texas that emits 76,000 to 96,000 tons per year of Sulfur Dioxide alone. Now add to that 130 natural gas compressor stations with no stacks that are allowed to emit 35,250 tons per year of toxic pollutants via a permit by rule that the public does not get to comment on.
All of these pollutants amount to a 50 pound feed sack of toxic pollutants in every Freestone County resident’s face every day. A properly installed air monitor will prove that our air does not meet national air standards.
Then what? The company’s responsible for the pollution must clean up the air. This will create jobs in our county. Cancer deaths and asthma will be cut dramatically in Freestone County.
If Commissioner’ Court continues to drag its feet, Big Brown I and II will be able to renew its current high level of emissions air permit because we won’t have air monitor data to make the clean-up happen. We will be condemned to cancer and asthma for another five years. That’s the time period of a renewed air permit.
Our citizens should Call, write or attend the meeting and demand a schedule for completion of the air monitor installation. It’s been put off too long.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Morgan, P.E. , Inactive
Executive Director,
Citizens for Environmental Clean – Up (CEC)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Wake -up and smell the gas
Tri-County Area
Editor, Freestone County Times
401 East Commerce St.
Fairfield, Texas 75840
December 29, 2009
Subject: Letter to the Editor: What’s the Hurry with Air Monitor Installation?
Since the budget meetings in July and August of 2007, we citizens have been trying to get an air monitor station installed in Freestone County. That’s almost two and a half years ago. Again, in 2009 budget meetings, an air monitor was approved by the Commissioners’ Court. Why can’t the Commissioners’ Court get it done? I believe there is a continuing conspiracy against our people to not get the air monitor installed. Our elected county officials responsible for getting the project completed should hear from each of you by way of a phone call, letter or speaking up at the next Commissioners’ Court meeting 9:00 a.m. January 4th, 2010. What is their schedule for getting it done? I provided a schedule, but it has been ignored.
How long are our citizens going to remain complacent and wait on someone else to insure the air monitor project is done expeditiously? Our citizens think they are not affected . Why? They don’t see, feel or taste the pollution, so they assume it’s not there. Yet the large number of deaths due to cancer continues year after year. Relay for Life won’t stop the cancer. We must get to the root cause?
We have been briefed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) that Freestone County is the most polluted county in Texas. Why is this? Because we have Big Brown I and II, the dirtiest, most polluting coal fired electric power plant in Texas that emits 76,000 to 96,000 tons per year of Sulfur Dioxide alone. Now add to that 130 natural gas compressor stations with no stacks that are allowed to emit 35,250 tons per year of toxic pollutants via a permit by rule that the public does not get to comment on.
All of these pollutants amount to a 50 pound feed sack of toxic pollutants in every Freestone County resident’s face every day. A properly installed air monitor will prove that our air does not meet national air standards.
Then what? The company’s responsible for the pollution must clean up the air. This will create jobs in our county. Cancer deaths and asthma will be cut dramatically in Freestone County.
If Commissioner’ Court continues to drag its feet, Big Brown I and II will be able to renew its current high level of emissions air permit because we won’t have air monitor data to make the clean-up happen. We will be condemned to cancer and asthma for another five years. That’s the time period of a renewed air permit.
Our citizens should Call, write or attend the meeting and demand a schedule for completion of the air monitor installation. It’s been put off too long.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Morgan, P.E. , Inactive
Executive Director,
Citizens for Environmental Clean – Up (CEC)
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Wake -up and smell the gas
Tri-County Area
Friday, December 4, 2009
Air tests at Natural Gas drilling sites fuels concerns
Barnett Shale....From Dallas Morning News
Tests showing high concentrations of benzene and
other toxic chemicals in the air, near drill sites and
other facilities have brought new focus on the natural
gas industry and public health. Cities, counties, and
the states' environmental agency are anxiously await-
ing an analysis of regional testing and any potential
actions that could follow. Long term exposure to
benzene in the air can cause leukemia.
Dish test emissions shows levels of chemicals exceeding
TCEQ limits. Read full story here.. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/120409dnmetdrilling.3f39993.html
Tests showing high concentrations of benzene and
other toxic chemicals in the air, near drill sites and
other facilities have brought new focus on the natural
gas industry and public health. Cities, counties, and
the states' environmental agency are anxiously await-
ing an analysis of regional testing and any potential
actions that could follow. Long term exposure to
benzene in the air can cause leukemia.
Dish test emissions shows levels of chemicals exceeding
TCEQ limits. Read full story here.. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/120409dnmetdrilling.3f39993.html
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