Last Thursday residents of Curtis Bay and the greater Baltimore City area gathered at the Curtis Bay Recreation Center for a community forum hosted by CCAN, Clean Water Action and the Environmental Integrity Project.

The panel provided information on two proposed dirty energy projects: a new coal ash landfill proposed by Constellation Energy and an Energy Answers “waste to energy” power plant. We had a great discussion on the potential implications of the projects and what pollution standards must be upheld. Many attendees expressed anger that this community has been the target of polluters for decades, and frustration that these companies seemingly get special exemptions from state and federal environmental laws.

One of the most appalling possibilities is that the incinerator could be just a mile and a half from the elementary school! Pollution knows no boundaries: that distance simply isn’t far enough away to prevent major health impacts.

CCAN is committed to addressing community concerns with these two energy projects and helping in any way we can. Click here to sign a postcard urging Maryland Department of the Environment to do a thorough environmental health study before approving any project that could add pollution to this already overburdened community. Stay tuned for future actions!