Category Archives: Subsidies

Dead zone in gulf linked to ethanol production

Posted on July 7, 2010 by jamesmaloy

(07-06) 04:00 PDT Washington — While the BP oil spill has been labeled the worst environmental catastrophe in recent U.S. history, a biofuel is contributing to a Gulf of Mexico “dead zone” the size of New Jersey that scientists say … Continue reading →

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USDA Crop Assistance Program funds 75% of costs to plant and harvest trees for incinerators

Posted on February 26, 2010 by jamesmaloy

by James Maloy, President of the Concerned Citizens of Gadsden County, Inc. This evening I was on a panel at a public meeting about the proposed Biomasss Incinerator where I was heckled by individuals who accused me of providing misinformation … 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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Massachusets Chapter of Sierra Club and Mass Audubon Announce Opposition to Biomass

Posted on December 22, 2009 by jamesmaloy

Mass Audubon Citing “significant concerns about greenhouse gas emissions and impacts to forests associated with large scale biomass use” Mass Audubon  released a public statement today opposing the permitting, construction, and operation of electric generation woody biomass facilities pending proposed … Continue reading →

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Gainesville Is Giving Away Its Energy Future

Posted on December 21, 2009 by jamesmaloy

Since the Gainesville Sun editorial page Editor, Ron Cunningham has refused to publish this column by former Gainesville Mayor Tom Bussing, we offer this information to the visitors of this webiste with thanks to Mr. Bussing for sharing his opinion … Continue reading →

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Biomass Industry loves subsidies because it wouldn't exist without them

Posted on December 21, 2009 by jamesmaloy

One of our fellow Biomass Opponents recently attended the Public Service Commission hearing on the Gainesville 100 MW biomass plant. Much of the Purchase Power Agreement is redacted so prices are secret. (because biomass is not sustainable or renewable) PSC … Continue reading →

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