NEW ORLEANS (AP) — British energy giant Drax Global, already under scrutiny for running afoul of environmental laws in multiple states, has disclosed to the ...
NEW ORLEANS — British energy giant Drax Global, already under scrutiny for running afoul of environmental laws in multiple states, has disclosed to the state of Louisiana that its wood pellet production facilities emit hazardous air pollutants above their permitted limits.
But it appears that the new controls did not bring the company within its permitted limits for more dangerous chemicals known as hazardous air pollutants at its Louisiana plants. The company conducted testing in August 2023 and about six months later informed the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality that both facilities should be considered a “major source” of hazardous air pollutant emissions.
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Spokesperson Jan Schaefer said the agency was unable to comment on issues that “remain a matter of open enforcement.”Spurred by the EU’s classification of biomass as renewable energy, the wood pellet industry has rapidly grown in southern states despite concerns over itsabout the facility’s pollution in their community, saying it has increased asthma and led to unwanted exposure to air particles.
Martin, the Drax spokesperson, stated that “in the event there is a need to engage with the community on mitigation actions, Drax will take aggressive action as determined and in cooperation with" the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.”is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Brook on the social media platform X: @jack_brook96.Oriol Romeu will wear the red and white shirt again.
The closing also hurts the Lena Pope children’s agency. The restaurant had promised to donate a share of lunches and brunches sold through Sept. 1.
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