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Public Comment Will Be Critical In Stopping Gas/Oil-Fired Turbine
By Thursday, February 11, starting at 7 p.m
Public Comment Will Be Critical In Stopping Gas/Oil-Fired Turbine
If you believe that the dangers of climate change are real, here is your chance to make a difference. The voices of the public will be critically important this coming week. The message is simple: We need to stop burning fossil fuels, not burn more!
On Thursday, February 11, starting at 7 p.m., the Middletown Common Council will host a “Workshop” on the proposed new combustion turbine at the NRG power plant on River Road. The meeting will be held virtually on WebEx. The link to the meeting can be found on the agenda . As of now, the WebEx meeting number is 179 397 6897 and the password is "Middletown." Dial-in info is also available on the agenda.
Following presentations by NRG and the Jonah Center/Ecoin (John Hall and Brian Stewart), there will be Public Comment, beginning around 8 p.m. Public Comment will be critical, and we strongly encourage all concerned citizens to participate, including those from nearby towns and statewide. Climate change is a global problem, but action needs to take place at the local level. Air pollution emitted in Middletown does not stay in Middletown. Portland and East Hampton especially feel the effects of Middletown’s power plants.
Post From John Hall Director Of The Jonah Center