Monthly Archives: January 2010

Massachusetts Senate Proposes Sensible Siting Restrictions on Incinerators

Posted on January 31, 2010 by jamesmaloy

Senate bill 228 2–401.1. 1 Download Massachusetts Senate Bill 228. The department may not issue a permit to construct an incinerator unless the incinerator: (1) is or would be located in an area that is zoned for heavy industrial  activity; … Continue reading →

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CCGC Presentation to Gadsden County School Board on Gretna Biomass Incinerator

Posted on January 28, 2010 by jamesmaloy

James Maloy and Dr. Ron Saff, members of the Concerned Citizens of Gadsden County (CCGC) and Floridians Against Incinerators In Disguise presented information on the Gretna Biomass Incinerator to Gadsden County School Board. David Gardner, Director of the Gadsden County … Continue reading →

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PRESS RELEASE: Groups Oppose Tax Credits for Biomass Burning

Posted on January 27, 2010 by jamesmaloy

For immediate release: Contact: Attorney Margaret Sheehan, 508-259-9154, meg@ecolaw.biz or James Maloy, President – Concerned Citizens of Gadsden County, admin@biomess.us, 850-583-1017. A national coalition of 48 citizen and environmental groups including Concerned Citizens of Gadsden County today launched a nationwide … Continue reading →

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Gadsden County polluted by world's largest Biomass Incinerator in 1985

Posted on January 25, 2010 by jamesmaloy

The old saying about learning from history or being destined to repeat it holds true in our community. In 1985, Southern Electric International began construction on what was at the time the world’s largest Wood Fueled Fluidized Bed Biomass Incinerator … Continue reading →

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ADAGE's false and misleading claims.

Posted on January 20, 2010 by jamesmaloy

A letter from Attorney Margaret Sheehan to ADAGE Dear Sir/Madam: Your website contains false information about the carbon neutrality of biomass combustion used to generate electricity. It states, “Biopower to the People The ADAGE biopower process uses wood debris from … Continue reading →

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City of Quincy files for Air permit for their very own incinerator – Merry Christmas!

Posted on January 14, 2010 by jamesmaloy

By the time state and local officials are done making very bad choices, you won’t be left with any clean air or water in the North Florida area. The cumulative negative effect on your health from the seemingly endless announcements … Continue reading →

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The unintended ripples from the biomass subsidy program – washingtonpost.com

Posted on January 10, 2010 by jamesmaloy

Below is a link to an article on the Washington Post regarding Biomass subsidies and their effect on other industries, jobs and prices of raw materials. When you’re done reading, call your State Representatives and Congressmen…….. The unintended ripples from … Continue reading →

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Gadsden County Florida Citizen Group forms in opposition to Gretna Biomass Incinerator

Posted on January 5, 2010 by jamesmaloy

The Concerned Citizens of Gadsden County was officially formed on January 2, 2010. The group was formed by local residents concerned about the plans for a Biomass Incinerator that has been announced for Gretna, Florida in Gadsden County and the … Continue reading →

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