2.5 Million More Cars in Ashtabula?

ACWW talked with Dr. Gonzalez of UCLA about what particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) means to health:

Petmin’s new air permit application shows an increase in PM2.5 FIVE times their original amount.

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Petmin USA is requesting a new air permit.

EPA has agreed to accept comments until FRIDAY, MAY 15 at 5PM. Please send comments, questions and concerns to anthony.becker@epa.ohio.gov

Watch the EPA webinar regarding the new Petmin air permit held online 5.7.20 : Petmin is asking for huge increases in emissions from their previous air permit whose total toxic pollutants are quite larger than originally projected.

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This link compares the old permit and the requested new air permit. Read link to see health considerations for each: 56 tons additional NOx (nitrogen oxides) – this alone is similar to adding 2.5 million cars to the streets of Ashtabula County. Over double the amount of SO2 (sulfur dioxide), Particulate Matter10, and greenhouse gases; over five times the amount of Particulate Matter 2.5; and six times the amount of CO (carbon monoxide).

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Transcript of comments from EPA public hearing 5.7.20