This is a slightly edited Alert from CODE PINK — Women for Peace. If you agree that the war in Afghanistan needs to stop, this is a time and an opportunity to speak out. Continue reading
" …giving up is not an option."
–Muller
If you care, get on the phone to your state senator, state representative (contact information here) , and Governor Markell: jack.markell@state.de.us, 800.292.9570.
The Wilmington News Journal is running an exceptional series on groundwater pollution in Delaware. Writer Jeff Montgomery is a diligent, comprehending reporter. And this illustrates the importance to society of having media that can afford to pay competent reporters to do time-consuming investigations. Continue reading
July 23, 2010
As usual, we point out that the combination of heat, humidity, ozone, and particles creates true CODE RED conditions in Delaware.
[This article appeared in Coastal Point. So are as we know Ms. Scott is the only reporter covering this story who did more than regurgitate the DNREC press release….
It’s worth noting, also that Unit three will be running for a extra two years without emission controls that the Delaware power plant cleanup regulation required to be installed.] So in the short run, pollution will be increased, not decreased, by this deal.]
http://www.coastalpoint.com/content/nrg_shut_down_power_plants_unit_3
As Delaware Governor Jack Markell rolls over to the burner people, consider how this issue is playing out elsewhere….. Continue reading
Today is a Code Yellow bad air day. Tomorrow is a Code Orange bad air day. In general, the air is very bad in Delaware these days.
Senate Bill 311, as we reported here, passed through the Delaware General Assembly with only one "no" vote. This bill clarified that "wood" burning is considered incineration under Delaware’s anti-incinerator laws. "Synopsis: This Act is intended to close a potential loophole in Title 7, which could allow industrial incinerators capable of incinerating solid waste to operate near residential areas by burning wood." Continue reading
Few things about Delaware are more disgusting than the government of New Castle County. Note, in the story below, that the "offense" Councilman Weiner allegedly committed was to give information to his constituents. Supporting Chris Coons to become a United States Senator is an offense against decency.
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From the Wilmington News Journal
New Castle County Executive Chris Coons’ administration has tightened access to public records for County Council after one councilman racked up $1,200 in copying costs.
Previously we commented about how Delaware can and should do a better job of notifying people of unhealthy air. There is, of course, a certain reluctance on the party of the state to go beyond Federal (EPA) "guidance" in this regard, as it constitutes an admission that the "air quality management" process isn’t fully effective. And, it calls into question the perpetual campaigns of business interests to further weaken environmental protections.
But the more important issue, of course, is how to clean up the air such that bad air alerts wouldn’t be necessary. Continue reading