CEMEX Improving? Not Really.
An article in the Lyons, Colorado Recorder asks if CEMEX is improving.
Remember, CEMEX is the same cement plant that has chronically violated clean air laws. Most recently, a major breakdown at the plant spewed dark-grey pollution from the smokestack for several minutes. And earlier this year, both Rocky Mountain Clean Air Action and the Environmental Protection Agency put CEMEX on notice of an impending lawsuit over numerous clean air violations dating back to the early 1980's.
From Rocky Mountain Clean Air Action's standpoint, the big question is, is CEMEX fully safeguarding public health? The answer is NO. They're still operating without legally required air pollution controls, controls that would help everyone in the community of Lyons breathe easier. What's more, installing up-to-date air pollution controls would help reduce smog and help safeguard Rocky Mountain National Park, the crown jewel of the Rockies.
As far as public health goes, CEMEX seems to have yet to make any improvements.
posted by Jeremy Nichols @ 7:01 PM
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Actual newspaper name is the Lyons Recorder ...
Apologies for that. The correct newspaper name is now posted! Thanks for keeping us on our toes!
In Ohio, th EPA Director reached a decision this week -- Cemex cannot extend their exemption to test burn tires, past the expiration date of 12/11/07).
Cemex has to correct its NOV and FOV from Mar 05 before applying for another exemption!!
Our community efforts to stop Cemex here in Colorado are helping other communities around the country to stop what seems to be Cemex's Pay-n-Pollute method of operation.
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