To: John Wassan at DOER
Dear Mr. Wassan and DOER,
I am writing you as a resident of Leverett, MA who opposes
the proposed legislation to give state subsidies for biomass plants and siting
biomass plant in Springfield.
I oppose this because:
#1 Air Pollution - Bomass
burners pollute as much as coal! And coal is the dirtiest polluter of all the
fossil fuels. These air pollutants actually cause asthma, and
worsen asthma and other respiratory problems.
#2 Climate Crisis - Burning whole trees for energy increases
carbon emission compared to fossil fuels!!
And it does this for decades!
It is Not carbon neutral.
#3 Environmental Justice - Springfield is the worst place
int the state to site a biomass burner.
It is already designated the worst city in the U.S. for a person with
asthma by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America! Springfield residents have a poverty rate
three times over the national average and the majority of
Springfield residents are people of color.
I hope you will check in with your conscience as you
consider these reasons for
opposition to the proposed legislation to subsidize biomass
plants.
Thank you,
Barbara D'Arthenay