Oak Creek, WI Coal Dust Panel To Meet Wednesday Night

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I sure hope they can do something about this.




Oak Creek Coal Dust Panel To Meet Wednesday Night
Earlier this month, test results confirmed that black dust​ found covering homes, cars, and yards in several Oak Creek neighborhoods.
By Scott Anderson, Patch Staff | Mar 20, 2018 12:50 pm ET






OAK CREEK, WI — The Clean Power Coalition of Southeast Wisconsin is hosting a community discussion featuring local doctors and impacted residents to discuss coal's health impacts.

Earlier this month, test results confirmed that black dust found covering homes, cars, and yards in several Oak Creek neighborhoods was coal dust from We Energies' nearby power plants.

Coalition members say coal contains toxic metals including lead, mercury, and arsenic. The health effects of inhalable particulate matter include aggravation of asthma, respiratory symptoms, an increase in hospital emissions, and increased mortality from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases and lung cancer. Speakers at the event will discuss these health issues in-depth and cover a history of these issues around the coal plants in Oak Creek.

Details:

What: Community discussion featuring local doctors, affected residents, and air quality advocates. Hosted by the Clean Power Coalition of Southeast Wisconsin.

When: Wednesday, March 21st, 2018, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Oak Creek Public Library Multi-Purpose Room, 8040 S 6th St, Oak Creek, WI 53154........................

[Wellstone ruled]

1. Surpised that Power Plant is still

operational. One of the Oldest Coal Burners in the State that is still in operation.