Article 24, Volume 3 July 24, 2013
When I raised the question in the neighborhood, some citizens advised me to just let it be, because they could not afford to move anywhere else. Sadly, this is the feeling of many, if not most, of the citizens who live near plants. During the 30 plus years the plant was in operation, there was no formal protest or objection of substance initialed by the citizens in the community
A gentleman who I know only as Nebo, recalled that the fumes were noticeable in the '60s and '70's but in later years they were still present but not as bad as the earlier years. The absence of smell did not mean the residue were not emitting into the air. For example, think of a cup of strong black regular coffee. Add cream and sugar and the taste for many is so much better. Despite the better taste, the bitter coffee went into your system. Similar, add some perfumes to the deadly chemicals and the bad smelling odor may go away, but the residue was still going into the environment.
Please understand, chemicals kill softly and over a period of time. There may be many years of suffering before death, but death comes.
For more on the dangers of chemical plants, go to www.chemicalplants.grady/expressions.
Also, I suggest that you do some research and read what Attorney Richard Shapiro of Virginia wrote about the potential affects of chemical plants in neighborhoods.(phone number and article on the web).
Chemical Plants, Landfills, Peanut Dust, Farm Pesticides and Electric Power Lines May be Contributing to Cancer and Early Death of Afro-Americans in Suffolk, Virginia
Chemical Plants
Did the chemical plant on Dill Road have anything to do with the early death and cancer of nearby neighbors?
When I raised the question in the neighborhood, some citizens advised me to just let it be, because they could not afford to move anywhere else. Sadly, this is the feeling of many, if not most, of the citizens who live near plants. During the 30 plus years the plant was in operation, there was no formal protest or objection of substance initialed by the citizens in the community
A gentleman who I know only as Nebo, recalled that the fumes were noticeable in the '60s and '70's but in later years they were still present but not as bad as the earlier years. The absence of smell did not mean the residue were not emitting into the air. For example, think of a cup of strong black regular coffee. Add cream and sugar and the taste for many is so much better. Despite the better taste, the bitter coffee went into your system. Similar, add some perfumes to the deadly chemicals and the bad smelling odor may go away, but the residue was still going into the environment.
Please understand, chemicals kill softly and over a period of time. There may be many years of suffering before death, but death comes.
For more on the dangers of chemical plants, go to www.chemicalplants.grady/expressions.
Also, I suggest that you do some research and read what Attorney Richard Shapiro of Virginia wrote about the potential affects of chemical plants in neighborhoods.(phone number and article on the web).
Landfills
Landfills in communities can be harmful. Citizens who have homes near them are not likely going to move away for the purpose of getting away from the landfills. Why? Economics.
Studies have shown that they can cause cancer. Do not take the city or county officials word that landfills and chemical plants are okay. Generally, they are not going to say these plants are safe for the environment without a qualifying word - such as "probably, maybe, or perhaps. They generally hope their answer will put your mind at ease.
In Part 3, I'll talk about peanut dust, pesticides and electric power lines. You may be shocked at some of the things I'll be presenting.
Landfills in communities can be harmful. Citizens who have homes near them are not likely going to move away for the purpose of getting away from the landfills. Why? Economics.
Studies have shown that they can cause cancer. Do not take the city or county officials word that landfills and chemical plants are okay. Generally, they are not going to say these plants are safe for the environment without a qualifying word - such as "probably, maybe, or perhaps. They generally hope their answer will put your mind at ease.
In Part 3, I'll talk about peanut dust, pesticides and electric power lines. You may be shocked at some of the things I'll be presenting.
Copyright 2013 Grady E. Bryant, Sr
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