Supporting decision making for local air quality Practical information about how other northwest communities are working together to improve air quality.
Nano Pollution and Health, Sciencentral News Video.
ADAGE permit applications* estimate these amounts of Particulate emissions will be produced by ADAGE every year:
137 Tons/Year of Particulates (larger than PM10)
103 Tons/Year of PM10.
98 Tons/Year of PM2.5 (the smallest and most dangerous particles).
* Source: Table 7-2 from ADAGE's filing with the Olympic Regional Clean Air Agency. The Table is titled, Emissions of Regulated Air Pollutants from the Proposed Clean Woody Biomass Plant.
Dr. Ronald Saff addresses Gadsden County Commissioners
February 12, 2010 — Dr. Ronald Saff, an asthma and allergy specialist in Tallahassee, Florida speaks to the Gadsden County Commission on February 2, 2010 during a presentation on the proposed Biomass Incinerator proposed for Gretna, Florida.
Past President of Florida Medical Association Terrance McCoy
February 12, 2010 — Terrance McCoy, past president of the Florida Medical Association, speaks to the Gadsden County Commission on February 2, 2010 during a presentation on the proposed Biomass Incinerator proposed for Gretna, Florida. Dr. McCoy stated that ADAGE Biomass Incinerator "poses an unacceptable risk to the citizens of this county."
Jeff Seyler CEO of Mass ALA Speaks RE: Russell Biomass
May 31, 2007 — Jeff Seyler, CEO of the Massachusetts American Lung Association, speaks at a DTE hearing on Sept 13, 2006 about his grave concerns with the proposed Russell Biomass Plant.
Videos on Waste Incineration
These informative videos discuss issues with waste incinerators. Some of the issues are relevant to the ADAGE project, some are different. (Although if the biomass runs out in a few years, ADAGE could apply to burn garbage, tires or coal in Shelton, which would bring all these issues close to home.)
NEW!
Film about incineration A reality check on how incinerators impact communities in the UK.
The "voodoo economics" of incineration
December 27, 2007 — Dr. Paul Connett describes the why incinerators are economically obsolete.
Energy from Waste: Part 1 -The Myths Debunked
May 21, 2007 — Dr. Paul Connett and others speak at a press conference to oppose the government of Ontario's plan to burn waste for energy supply.
Energy From Waste:Part 2- Some regional alternatives
May 23, 2007 — Markham Councillor Erin Shapiro speaks on her city's
remarkable waste reduction program, with plans for a zero waste program on the radar. Barbara Halsall
speaks about Halton's incineration plans.
Energy From Waste: Part 3
June 11, 2007 — Dr Paul Connett answers questions in the Press Gallery of Queen's Park about the common misconceptions surrounding the garbage incineration issue.
Also, Zero Waste solutions are explained.
John's Handout - 1 page info sheet for doorbelling. (Option: print 2-sided and cut in half.)
Low-res PDF to view online (31 KB)
High-res PDF to print (821 KB)
NOx - Nitrogen Oxides Fact Sheet Low-res PDF to view online (26 KB)
High-res PDF to print (618 KB)
Micro Particulates Fact Sheet Low-res PDF to view online (24 KB)
High-res PDF to print (708 KB)
