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BREDL Safe Energy Campaign
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BREDL comments on the
proposed air permit for
North
Star Jefferson Renewable Energy in Jefferson County, GA
The burning of wood and tires to produce power is an ill-considered idea; tires should not even be considered to be biomass and the residents of Jefferson County, Georgia do not deserve an additional, unnecessary source of toxic air pollution imposed upon their community.
BREDL Fact Sheet | BREDL Comments on proposed air permit
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BREDL Statement on Hydrofracking
"The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League opposes shale gas extraction, also known as hydraulic fracturing or “fracking.” Describing natural gas as a solution to America’s fossil fuel dependency is misleading and ignores real solutions like conservation, as well as truly clean energy like wind and solar power. Hydrofracking is fraught with environmental, public health, and economic problems. The extraction of the gas from the shale uses toxins injected underground, and releases radium, methane and radon gas which contaminate air, land and water. The gas industry has ignored community concerns and paved its way with campaign contributions and bully tactics, which has resulted in human misery, contamination, foreclosures and lawsuits. North Carolina’s public health, quality of life, and environment must not be sacrificed to this practice and the dirty money which comes with it. There is too much at stake."
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Environmental Groups Reject Dominion Power and
Enviva Green Biomass Energy Claims
Oct. 27, 2011: Today, Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League, Dogwood Alliance, and Heartwood challenged Dominion Virginia Power’s claims that their plan to convert two coal fired plants is “clean” and “renewable.” The groups, with members in Virginia and across the Southeast describe Dominion’s environmental claims made last week in announcing a partnership with wood pellet manufacturer Enviva as misleading.
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Duke Energy Carolinas has filed a request with
the NC Utilities Commission to increase electric rates
Oct. 24, 2011: NC Utilities Commission must not let itself be caught unawares of the larger implications of a merger request and a rate hike request occurring in close proximity. The people of North Carolina would bear the brunt of this 1000-pound gorilla, a beast with the financial clout to have the North Carolina Legislature wreak havoc with electric rates, environmental regulations, financial oversight and whatever else the opportunists want without regard for basic principles or eventual consequences.
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Upcoming Public Hearings: BREDL Flyer on Public Hearings
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League responds to industry supporters regarding proposed
Biomass Gasification Plant in Lithonia, GA
June 2011: BREDL Analysis in response to industry supporters who criticized our BREDL fact sheet on Green Energy Partners proposed biomass gasification plant.
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League Urges EPA to Hold the Line Against Biomass Incineration
May 5, 2011: Today the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League released its comments on the Environmental Protections Agency’s proposed greenhouse gas emission rules. The League called for a halt in permitting of incinerators using biomass fuel until carbon dioxide reductions are required. Also, the League challenged EPA’s earlier decision that biomass fuel itself constitutes adequate pollution control. The organization challenged the EPA to protect Southern communities by preventing the current onslaught of incinerators burning everything from household garbage to whole trees.
BREDL Press Release | BREDL Comments: Lou's Comments , Therese's Comments
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