The Fly Ash Special Exception hearing is coming on January 25 at 9:30 AM. It is full to capacity as currently allowed, but they want a special exception to increase the amount of fly ash they store at the facility … Continue reading
Tag Archives: environmental justice
From The Greater Baden Aquasco Citizens Association (see letter to share with neighbors below after the intro): The Greater Baden Aquasco Citizens Association supports efforts to appeal the planned construction of the 3rd fossil fuel power plant in the immediate … Continue reading
Recent news articles about Brandywine residents fighting a plethora of power plants: Blatant Environmental Racism: The State of Maryland Approved a 5th Power Plant in a Majority Black Community, Residents Sue – Atlanta Black Star – May 16, 2016 Environmental … Continue reading
Enough Bad Air: According to U.S. EPA, the ozone in Prince George’s County already exceeds
air
quality
standards
designed
to
protect
our
health.
Elevated
levels
of
ozone
and
other
pollutants—even
for
a
few
hours-?-?-?can
lead
to
asthma
attacks
in
children,
and
endanger
people
with
chronic
respiratory
or
cardiovascular
disease.
The
very
old
and
the
very
young
are
at
greatest
risk.
Brandywine-North Keys Civic Association: NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 20, 2016, IN THE MEDIA CENTER AT THE BRANDYWINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. THE MEETING BEGINS AT 7:00PM. Brandywine/TB Southern Region Neighborhood Coalition: Rescheduled Dear Neighbor, You’re invited to our community … Continue reading