“I am extremely concerned about the potential carcinogenic effects of burning tires. It is likely that toxics and metals such as those found in tires are among the causes of health problems such as Parkinson's, rheumatoid arthritis, and autism”

DR. MATTHEW ASBORNSEN
STUYVESANT (NY)




TAKE ACTION NOW on the Lafarge tire-burning proposal

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IN DEPTH: For a detailed overview, click here...

BASIC OVERVIEW: For a shorter overview, see below, or click here...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

WHAT IS PROPOSED: The French-owned Lafarge cement company has applied to burn nearly 5 million used tires in its kiln at Ravena (NY).

WHO IS CONCERNED: Residents downwind of this facility in Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, and others in the Hudson Valley and neighboring states.

DISTANCE TO PLANT: As the crow flies, the Ravena plant is roughly 10 miles south of Albany, 16 miles north of Hudson, and 25 miles west of Pittsfield. A moderate wind can carry pollution at a speed of roughly 15 miles per hour.

WHY THIS IS WORRISOME: Click HERE for an overview of why residents are concerned throughout the region.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE: A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, August 25th at 7 pm at the A.W. Becker Elementary School in Bethlehem (southern Albany county), 1146 Route 9W. This is your opportunity to make your concerns directly to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For directions, call (518) 822-0334 or click HERE.

WHERE TO SEND WRITTEN COMMENTS: If you cannot attend the hearing, please send written comments to:
William Clarke
NYS DEC Region IV
1150 North Westcott Road
Schenectady NY 12305

By fax: (518) 357-2460
By email: Click here
Read our news releases on this topic:
Press release (8/22/05)
Press release (8/1/05)
Press release (1/25/04)

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