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Join the group at the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality public hearing regarding the Nucor Steel air permits on April 15, 2010 at 6pm in the St. James Parish Courthouse (Courtroom A), located at 5800 Louisiana Hwy 44 in Convent, LA.

The release of toxic chemicals causes health issues for the surrounding community, including respiratory problems, bronchitis, heart problems, and breathing problems. The report cites anecdotal data from residents living near the oil refineries showing the presence of health problems within their community:

As a homeowner, you probably know that there are a handful of maintenance tasks you need to complete as you prepare for the harsh, winter conditions. But you may not have a carefully crafted and comprehensive list of tasks. And that’s okay because that’s what we’re here for. Whether you’re making your list or want to compare your own against ours, here’s what we consider the essential must do’s for the home before winter hits

“It will take more than glitzy advertising to clean up coal. It’s time for the coal industry to stop trying to block common sense regulations that will protect communities and the environment,” said Macha. “We need to clean up coal and get to work building a clean energy economy.”

Why not start with a solar collector ~ a thermal system for heating water. For about $4,000-6,000, a project will pay for itself in about four years. Scaled down a bit, this type of collector is also popular for warming swimming pools. It’s a whole different system than PV panels and can be up and running installed in a single day.