Dear Delegate Wells:
I'm forwarding you some information on the proposed TrAIL Co. power line
that, if approved, will cross our state in the north. The PATH line
proposal will soon be presented and PATH starts at the John Amos plant.
I believe we are being sold short by our PSC and I am hoping you will
speak out on behalf of the citizens. These power lines will call for
increased production of coal, therefore, more MTR and more destruction
of our mountains, our heritage, our culture, etc. If these lines are
constructed we will be generating more power here in WV--more pollution
for us to breath and increased health problems. More blue haze
incidents!!!!
I know you've been concerned about the problems of citizens with no
health insurance. Treatment of these citizens is another of the
externalized costs of coal. I am copying members of Sierra Club's
Energy Committee and our Environmental Justice Coordinator, Bill Price.
If we can provide further information on this proposed settlement,
please let me know.
Regina Hendrix
Chapter Chair
WV Chapter of Sierra Club
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