Opponents of proposed Formosa facility have asked St. John the Baptist Parish Planning and Zoning Commission to consider environmental effects before granting the company its rezoning request. Carl Baloney brings up environmental racism, and Wilfred Green brings up...Read more
Article discusses opposing sides to proposed Formosa facility. Final EIS by EPA expected by November.
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Article informs reader that St. John the Baptist Parish Council voted 8-0 to rezone 1,800 acres to allow construction of proposed Formosa plant. Notes that opponents shouted threats at council members as vote was taken. Proposal must now get air and water discharge permits from state DEQ...Read more
Sierra Club analysis of the EIS says study fails to mention Formosa's environmental track record at other U.S. facilities, doesn't mention air pollution, and doesn't calculate impact of Formosa's plant when combined with already existing plants. Chloroform and dioxin...Read more