We are a coordinated campaign of citizen advocacy groups in North Carolina working for a clean, safe and responsible energy future. We promote efficiency and development of renewable energy resources as we educate the public about the dangers of building and operating a new, dangerous, and unnecessary coal-burning power plant in our state.
Take action now: Request public hearings on Cliffiside's mercury and hazardous air pollutants
On June 2, 2008 the Division of Air Quality announced that it "…must be assured the recently permitted Cliffside Unit 6 incorporates emission limitations for mercury and other hazardous air pollutants ("HAPs") that are the most stringent achievable for such a source. Therefore, DAQ has concluded that a formal public process consistent with the Clean Air Act ("CAA") §112 should now be initiated to ensure that the permit contains the most stringent limits that are in fact achievable."
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Tuesday 29 July 2008 - 20:54:38
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Action Alert: Cliffside Citizen’s Complaints
Who owns the air? Who owns the atmosphere? Is it Duke Energy?
Or are the air and atmosphere part of our common wealth, to be protected as necessary to the public health, welfare, and safe future of our children?
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Monday 28 July 2008 - 02:19:19
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