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Biomass Incinerator Fined for Pollution
June 4, 2013. Source: Thomas Content, The Journal Sentinel The operator of a biomass power plant on the Mississippi River in Cassville will pay $150,000 to settle air pollution violations at the plant in recent years. The fine was announced by state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen after a stipulation to settle air pollution violations by…
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$98.6 Million of U.S. Taxpayer Dollars Diverted to Biofuels
June 11, 2013. Source: Grounded U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of up to $98.6 million to support the production of advanced biofuels, and an opportunity for eligible producers to submit applications. “The United States is on the path to a cleaner, more secure energy future,” Vilsack said. “USDA provides payments to eligible producers…
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2 Dead, 2 Injured in Thai Biomass Incinerator Gas Leak
June 11, 2013. Source: Phuket Wan PHUKET: An expat engineer killed while trying to rescue others after a gas leak at a biomass power plant has died a hero, it emerged today. Fresh reports on the unusual calamity that also killed a Thai man indicate that New Zealander Michael Coppins, 51, was gassed while trying to…
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