The Sun Times [2] reports on a $250 million cement plant proposed for the Southeast Side, a prospect which Newstips [3] noted in January.
Peggy Salazar of the Southeast Environmental Task Force [4] tells us the group is opposed to the plant, citing concerns about plans to power it by burning tires.
She said the company has said it will employ new technology to capture those emissions but hasn’t provided details. She adds that emissions from increased truck traffic – already quite heavy in the area – also need to be taken into account.
Along with a new bill providing ratepayer subsidies for a new coal-gasification plant in the area, it’s another setback for residents who would like to see protection of wetlands and more green industry, Salazar said