Congressman Kweisi Mfume has written a letter in support of a petition to establish a nationwide national pollutant discharge elimination system for uncovered rail cars transporting coal, in order to protect the environment and public health from the harmful effects of coal dust pollution.
Tag: South Baltimore Community Land Trust
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Living on the fence line; how incinerators affect public health.
The South Baltimore Community Land Trust, represented by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Environmental Integrity Project, have filed a complaint against Baltimore City Department of Public Works for not adequately addressing the health of residents living near the Baltimore Refuse Energy Systems Company, which is located in a low-income and minority community.