Char-O sounds off about Titan Cement

Submitted by scharrison on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 2:52pm

Earning one of Steve's coveted Blue Stars for environ...okay, I don't really have any blue stars, but, if I did, the Charlotte Observer would definitely get one:

This failure to adequately assess the environmental impact of a plant that could put significant amounts of mercury emissions into the air each year is baffling. With a considerable population in the region, allowing even a fraction of the mercury allowed in the draft permit into the air, onto the land and into the water, however unlikely that may be, is scary.

The public depends on DENR to carefully assess the potential damage air and water pollution can have on public health and insist on high standards before it issues permits. If the state cannot demonstrate in a persuasive way that it has considered all the potential adverse effects and can assure the public there will be no harm to humans, it ought not proceed any further on a final permit.

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Elaine on Titan

Submitted by Mike Nellis on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 7:47pm.

Wanted to pass this along for discussion purposes...

http://watchdogs.blogs.starnewsonline.com/11574/u-s-senate-candidate-slo...

Elaine Marshall, currently the secretary of state under Gov. Beverly Perdue and a candidate for U.S. Senate, has weighed in the Titan, and she wants it slowed down.

From a news release:

“Given the potential impact of this facility on the environment and our local economy, I support a careful review of this project,” Marshall said. “Tourism is now our largest industry in the state and we cannot take a short-term view on something which threatens the long-term health of our estuaries and our economy.”

The comments come after a state air quality hearing officer recommended that the state review its decision to allow Titan to get an air permit before a larger environmental review is done.

Thanks, Mike

Submitted by scharrison on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 11:12pm.

I'm glad to see Elaine speak out about this.