Report Claims Florida One Of Worst Power Plant Pollution States
POSTED: Friday, November 14,
MIAMI -- A recent report claims Florida is one of the worst states when it comes to pollution from power plants.
The Florida Public Interest Research Group just released its "lethal legacy" report.
In it, the group claims air pollution from Florida's dirtiest power plants, including the one at Port Everglades, can pose serious health risks."There are 26 power plants here in Florida, which are still operating under the older and dirtier technologies regarding pollution control. These are soot- and smog-forming pollutions, and pollutions related to global warming," said Peter Von Burchard of Florida PIRG.The group said the Bush administration has yet to enforce the legislation set up under the Clean Air Act. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection says Florida's air is getting cleaner.For more on the lethal legacy report, click here. If you'd like to read more about what the Florida DEP has to say about the quality of the Sunshine State's air, click here.
The Florida Public Interest Research Group just released its "lethal legacy" report.
In it, the group claims air pollution from Florida's dirtiest power plants, including the one at Port Everglades, can pose serious health risks."There are 26 power plants here in Florida, which are still operating under the older and dirtier technologies regarding pollution control. These are soot- and smog-forming pollutions, and pollutions related to global warming," said Peter Von Burchard of Florida PIRG.The group said the Bush administration has yet to enforce the legislation set up under the Clean Air Act. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection says Florida's air is getting cleaner.For more on the lethal legacy report, click here. If you'd like to read more about what the Florida DEP has to say about the quality of the Sunshine State's air, click here.
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